Two manuscripts pasted together consist of two parts of a contract. The document gives power to Kean's attorneys in a legal issue between Edwards and Kean. Document is signed by Kean three times. A witness, B. Kirkham, signs the document twice....
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "Comedy of errors." The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the division of acts, costumes, and a note on the Queen's Prayer....
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence thanks Archer for the offer of a loan but explains that the grant he is now receiving from the Newspaper Press Fund will suffice. He discusses Archer's revisions to his manuscript concerning the Elizabethan playhouse...
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 Jonson's pastoral play, "The Sad shepherd," a tale of Robin Hood. The playbill contains a brief synopsis of the play, the names of the actors and characters, as well as a section written by Dowden.
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Two gentlemen of Verona
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the costumes, the music and the pronounciation.
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.
Theatre program of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," directed by William Poel and performed in the Middle Temple hall, where Twelfth Night was first performed in 1601. It contains the names of the cast, information about the play's costumes...
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.
F. A. Kemble writes Lady Boucher saying that she is sorry that she is leaving Hampton Court without having called on her and says she hopes to see her again. The letter is written on personalized stationery containing Kemble's initials. The pages...
Stephen Kemble writes Mr. M and Mr. T Jennings regarding an agreement against debt claimed by Mr. Jones. Kemble requests John Kemble's services as an arbitrator. S. Kemble probably refers to Stephen Kemble. The letter is torn and a portion of the...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Performances; Scheduling; Letters
Charles Kean writes Mr. Kenney saying he is enclosing a ticket for him. He lists the fall schedule of plays and writes about his feelings in regards to the private theatricals produced for the queen. The letter is unsigned. The letter contains...
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...
Material consists of a two-page prologue handwritten by Garrick placed next to an engraving of Garrick with his signature. Both materials have been pasted to a thicker sheet for protection and presentation. Prologue contains secondhand notations at...
Garrick, David, 1717-1779; Indians of North America; Poetry; Townshend, Charles, 1725-1767; Watermarks
David Garrick writes a poem in praise of the Right Honorable Charles Townshend for his quick wit and leadership ability amongst the inhabitants of North America. Garrick writes the poem to Townshend "reminding him of his promise to serve Capt....
Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822; Letters; Watermarks
Eva Marie Garrick, wife of actor and theatre manager David Garrick, writes in the third person to a Miss Mary Grey to postpone a friendly visit because of a conflict of schedule. Letter contains the number 497 at top and shows the watermark of "J....
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Letters
Irving asks Farquhar about a paragraph which had appeared connecting Farquhar with the Divorce Court [from file label]. "A false and malicious paragraph had connected Gilbert Farquhar with a pending divorce case. Farquhar was advised to ignore it...
