Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Copyright Royalties; Harvard University. Press
Royalty report from Harvard University Press for Lawrence's book "Pre Restoration Stage Studies." [This may be the royalty docket referred to in http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/u?/phl,949.]
Archer, writing from London (England,) replies to Martin-Harvey's request for an article on Martin-Harvey's production of "Oedipus." He suggests that he ask another critic more familiar with the production and offers some critiques of it.
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.
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Players (Club); Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865; Winter, William, 1836-1917; Benedict, E. C. (Elias Cornelius), 1834-1920
Brief article published by Playbill, Incorporated containing a brief biography of the actor Edwin Booth and the history and customs of the Players Club at 16 Gramercy Place, which he founded. The publication also contains advertisements for...
Poel writes in response to his correspondent's last letter and asks him not to use his name, Poel, on the professional stage as it can be of little use to him. He requests that the correspondent discuss any plans for opening a school in America...
Playbill for Beaumont and Fletcher's comedy, "The Coxcomb." The playbill includes the names of the actors as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the authorship, the revival, the music, and the costumes.
Barry writes to Sowdon apologizing for not replying to the letter sooner. Barry congratulates Sowdon success in acquiring the manger's friendship and asks for Sowdon's opinion on a second Playhouse in Dublin and whether he's still on friendly terms...
Barry writes from London in favor of Sowdon's proposed renovations to the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin and to make more explicit his permission to let Sowdown use the theatre. Barry was a financial backer of the theatre until 1767.
Barbarina Wilmot (later Lady Dacre) writes from her sickbed to Mrs. Bartley, George Bartley's wife, to congratulate her on her performance in "Ina" and express her regrets in being forced to close the play. [George Bartley's commentary on Ina:...
Charles Kemble writes an unknown correspondent at the "new theatre" making business arrangements and discussing roles for his wife, Marie Thérèse, and himself. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887; Engraving; New York (State); Letters
Fanny Kemble writes an unnamed friend saying that she is unable to meet Mlle Bonhard. She mentions that she saw Willie yesterday who has been working on a pencil copy of a colored engraving of Jenny Lind. Kemble says she hopes Annie returned home...
J. P. Kemble writes Mr. Hill saying that he cannot find "ms" but that it will "turn up" one of these days. The letter contains notations by a second hand. There is a strip of tape placed vertically across page 2 and page 3 that prevents the...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Hatton, Ann Julia, 1764-1838; Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Families; Letters; Letterheads
C. S. Donne writes Reverend A. P. Moor saying that he has enclosed a letter from J. P. K. to his sister, Mrs. Hatton. Donne says he will pack the other letters off to Fanny Kemble. The letter is written on stationery. The blank page 4 of this...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Hatton, Ann Julia, 1764-1838; Death; Payment; Watermarks; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
J. P. Kemble writes his sister, Anna Hatton, concerned with the delay in payments to her because of the death of his friend, Mr. Morgan. Kemble makes new arrangements for the remittances. The letter contains notations by more than one hand and is...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Books; Meetings; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures); Letters
J. P. Kemble writes Mr. Field saying that he would like to speak to him about a few books in "Stewart's sale catalog." The letter contains a seal remnant and notations by a second hand. The letter contains burned edges. Page 4 is a self-cover.
Charles Macklin writes an unnamed correspondent discussing his health over the winter. The unnamed correspondent may be John Pearse and the letter could have been written in 1788 or 1789. The letter is stained and has been repaired.
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...
A transcription of the Charles Macklin letter dated 29 April to an unnamed correspondent discussing Macklin's health over the winter. The letter contains commentary stating, "Copy. for fear you may not make it out." The transcript may have been...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Toasts; Actors; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying Monday, the 21st will suit him and asks whether Mr. Webster, Mr. Wallach, or Mr. Talfourd will be present. He adds that Buckstone and Dickens will be there. The letter was possibly written on...
