Sothern, E. H. (Edward Hugh), 1859-1933. Letter, 1890 Mar. 10. 1 letter. Location: Misc. E.H. Sothern was an American actor born in New Orleans, La., who specialized in dashing, romantic leading roles and particularly in Shakespeare roles. Sothern in Cleveland, Ohio, writes to the Secretary of the Press Supply Association describing his first professional acting appearance in September 1879. Mss. 3920.