Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters

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- J. P. Kemble letter to Anna Hatton, 1808 April 11
- 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...
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Henry Irving letter to Lady Dorothy Nevill, 1894 December 5
- Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Nevill, Dorothy, Lady, 1826-1913; Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928; Letters; Shakespearean actors and actresses
- Irving writes from London to accept Nevill's invitation for himself and Ellen Terry.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Playbill for "The Coxcomb", 1898
- Poel, William, 1852-1934; Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. Plays; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625; Elizabethan Stage Society
- 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.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Sarah Siddons letter to Mrs. K. Arcrite, 1814 July 16
- Invitation; Letters
- Sarah Siddons writes her niece, Mrs. K. Arcrite, accepting an invitation to visit her. Page 4 is a self-cover.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Sarah Siddons letter to Horace Twiss
- Twiss, Horace, 1787-1849; Prosecution; Letters
- Sarah Siddons writes her nephew, Horace Twiss, a lawyer, asking him not to take further action on the Galindo case. She describes the effect it has on her and sends a gift to Twiss' mother, Frances. Page 4 is a self-cover. The letter contains...
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Joanna Baillie letter to Henry Siddons, 1815 February 6
- Siddons, Henry, 1774-1815; Songs; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Letters
- Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, writes from Hampstead to Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, regarding the production of her play "The Beacon" at the Edinburgh theatre, the choice of "glees" for it, and an affectionate message to Sarah...
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Marie Thérèse Kemble letter to John Smith
- Kemble, Marie Thérèse, 1774-1838; Acting; Plays; Theatre Royal, Norwich; Letters
- Marie Thérèse Kemble, wife of Charles Kemble, writes to John Smith of Norwich Theatre, discussing arrangements for her performances and housing. She submits a list of plays and farces for his choosing. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- J. P. Kemble letter to Alexander Murray, 1809 February 16
- Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Health; Letters; Watermarks; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
- J. P. Kemble writes Alexander Murray saying he has a bad cold and is unable to leave his house. Kemble asks Murray to visit him that day. The letter is stained and contains remnants of a seal. The letter contains watermarks. Page 4 is a...
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Charles Kean letter to Sir Thomas, 1844 March 28
- Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; Invitation; Scheduling; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
- Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Glasgow accepting an invitation to visit him. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing and is torn. The letter is also discolored.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Henry Irving letter to Mrs. Wilkins, 1856 August 18
- Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Theaters England; Letters; Thacker & Co.
- Irving, writing from Romford, England, lists his reasons for leaving Thacker & Co., explains why he entered the acting profession, and describes his first roles. The letter cross-written on one page: page 5 is written horizontally across page 1.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Henry Irving letter to Lady Dorothy Nevill, 1895 May 28
- Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Nevill, Dorothy, Lady, 1826-1913; Letters; Envelopes (Stationery); Seals and labels (Philately); Shakespearean actors and actresses
- Writing from London, Irving thanks Nevill for her congratulations. He invites her and the Duchess to the Lyceum to see "The Bells" and have supper together afterwards. The letter's third page is torn, and the envelope's reverse side has a wax seal.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Henry Irving letter to Lady Dorothy Nevill, 1894 May 18
- Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Nevill, Dorothy, Lady, 1826-1913; Letters; Shakespearean actors and actresses
- Writing from London, Irving welcomes Nevill's visit to the Lyceum. Envelope included with letter.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
- Henry Irving letter to Lady Dorothy Nevill, 1889 March 5
- Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Nevill, Dorothy, Lady, 1826-1913; Letters; Wolseley, Garnet Wolseley, Viscount, 1833-1913; Shakespearean actors and actresses
- Writing from London, Irving encourages Nevill to bring Lord Wolseley to "Faust" and informs her he has reserved a box for Friday.
- Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters