Luther B. Anthony

Background

Anthony, Luther B. was born on May 9, 1876 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. Son of Captain Jacob Merritt and Mary (Luther) Anthony.

Education

Largely self-educated.

Career

Director Drexel Orchestra, Philadelphia, 1898-1899. Director dramatics in schools and colls., including Muhlenberg and Lafayette colls., Bucknell U., Lehigh University, until 1903. Collaborates in construction of plays with playwrights, mgrs., actors and novelists.

Founder, 1909, and editor The Dramatist (the only magazine of dramatic technology in the world). Founder and president Institute of the Drama.

Membership

Member Phi Gamma Delta.

Connections

Married Charlotte Sutherland, May 14, 1910. Children: Grace D., Daniel S., Susan B., Charlotte S. Formerly was an actor and entertainer.

Father:

Captain Jacob Merritt Anthony

Mother:

Mary (Luther) Anthony

Spouse:

Charlotte Sutherland

child:

Susan B. Anthony

child:

Charlotte S. Formerly was an actor and entertainer Anthony

child:

Daniel S. Anthony

child:

Grace D. Anthony