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. His first attempt as a playwright was ''The Raven: The Love Story of

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. His next play, ''Mistress Nell'', was written in 1900 and was a great success. His most well-known play was ''The Yellow Jacket'', which he co-authored in 1912 with Joseph Henry McAlpin Benrimo. ''The Yellow Jacket'' was performed around the world by a number of notable actors including Mr. and Mrs.

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. Hazelton died in New York on June 24, 1921.

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George Cochrane Hazelton papers, 1848-1921
held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division,

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, is located in Manhattan, New York City, at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on the Upper West Side, between the Metro ...

George Cochrane Hazelton papers
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George Cochrane Hazelton scores
held by the Music Division,

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