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...
Benjamin C. Griffinhoofe writes Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, sending condolences upon hearing of Harriet Siddons' husband, Henry's death. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal and the page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
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, Charles, 1775-1854; Cooke, T. P. (Thomas Potter), 1786-1864; Theater; Letters
Charles Kemble writes T. P. Cooke accepting Cooke's offer to play in the "Pilot." Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The note written in pencil on the self-cover may have been written by Cooke. A portion...
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 writes to Hughes, a close friend of Kean, about his performance schedule. Kean ends the letter with a reference to money he owes and wishes to pay back. Date on letter is March 27th. Frayed letter contains postmarks for "Glasgow" and a wax...
Exhibit catalog contains list of items related to actor David Garrick. Title page provides an introduction to Garrick and describes the contents of the catalog. Catalog displays pictures of Garrick in various theatre performances. Commentaries on...
