M. Macklin writes her father from London asking that he attend her benefit. She claims that she would be the joke of both theatres, particularly Covent Garden, if he did not attend. In the post script, she updates her father on Woodward House and...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Wallis, Albany; Deeds; Drury Lane Theatre; Rent; Revenue stamps; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
An indenture between John Philip Kemble and Albany Wallis, Richard Ford, Thomas Hammersley, Patrick Douglas, and Mark Prager, et al. written on vellum. The indenture contains seven government tax stamps, three personal red seals, and an engraving...
J. P. Kemble writes James Asperne thanking him for the gift of "Memoirs of Mr. Macklin" and expresses his impatience to read it. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The letter is torn and contains watermarks. The letter also contains...
Charles Kemble writes Reverend William Harness saying he has read Mr. Sullivan's play and states his belief that it will not succeed. The letter contains notations by a second hand. A portion of the letter is missing.
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Jones asking him to reconsider his resignation from the part of Lamotte. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The letter is stained. Mr. Jones may refer to Richard Jones.
Charles Kemble writes William Abbott about the resolution not to give any orders on the first night of a new piece. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Theater; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying that he has enclosed tickets as requested and says that he has forwarded the correspondent's "kind note and cheque to Mr. Callenford." The letter contains an embossing.
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Dinners and dining; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Newspapers; Pamphlets
Pamphlet contains highlights from the Kean banquet held on July 20, 1859 and the Kean testimonial held on March 22, 1862. Both events are held in Charles Kean's honor. Pamphlet presents speeches given at the events and contains extracts from...
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Coutts & Co.; Dinners and dining; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Pamphlets
Pamphlet gives highlights of the banquet held on July 20, 1859 in Charles Kean's honor. Pamphlet includes a list of subscribers who contributed monetary donations to support the creation of the event. Pamphlet contains illegible handwritten...
Small book contains a catalog and bibliography of materials related to David Garrick. Title page of small book states that items listed will be on display in London from January 20 - 28, 1939.
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Writing on Clarendon Press, Oxford, letterhead, an unidentified author mentions William Archer's article, and gives some advice about some Shakespearean and other plays they are working on.
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence writes to Archer and mentions Mrs. Macready, "the tragedian's mother," and J.H. Chute, "her stage manager & successor." He talks about how things are going badly due to the war and that now he despairs of ever getting two of his important...
Catalog contains a list of David Garrick items presented in an exhibit by Ifan Kryle Fletcher. Title page gives birth and death dates for Garrick. Items were on exhibit in London January 20 - 28, 1939. Catalog contains the bookplate of Stanford...
Arden of Feversham; Theater programs; Edward III (Drama); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society; St. George's Hall (London, England)
Program from the presentation of scenes from the two plays Arden of Feversham and Edward III, which are both sometimes attributed to William Shakespeare. The performance is directed by William Poel and produced by the Elizabethan Stage Society. The...
Jesus Christ Iconography; Mercers' Company (London, England); Stone carving
Pages appear to be torn from a book. The article discusses the archeological find of an early Renaissance figure of Christ in Mercers' Chapel in London and speculates about its historical significance.
Athenæum Club (London, England); Hotels; Invitation; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Retirement; Signatures (Writing)
Kean writes to Mr. Murch to acknowledge the late arrival of a dinner invitation sent by Mr. Murch to Kean. Kean also updates Murch on his current stage work and that of his wife. He tells Murch of his plans to retire in the spring of 1868. Kean...
Account books; Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina; Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Costello, Dudley, 1803-1865; Harris, A. (Augustus), 1825-1873; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875; Phillips, P. Lovell
Notebook contains a list of subscribers for a testimonial to Charles Kean. Names are listed under year and month. List includes some notable individuals. Years range from 1859-1862. Next to names are monetary donations with their sum at bottom of...
Materials consist of a copy of an auction catalog "of the library of the late Charles Kean," and "valuable autograph letters, engravings and relics, of his father Edmund Kean." Catalog includes a numbered list of items to be sold. Catalog notes...
Pages consist of news articles on or written by David Garrick. Pages were collected by Garrick and assembled by William Upcott. Collection of pages include two images of Garrick in theatrical costume. Some articles contain handwritten note that...
