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.
Contract between Wynn Miller, Edwin Booth's manager, and R. Pateman, hiring Pateman and his wife for Edwin Booth's 1882 tour of Great Britain. The contract enumerates Mr. and Mrs. Pateman's obligations to act in the season's shows and provide...
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.
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...
Actors; Cathcart, James Faucit, 1828-1902; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Princess's Theatre (London, England); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth; Watermarks;...
Kean writes a long letter to actor James F. Cathcart to address his actions during the theater company's on tour in Australia and the United States. Kean describes his past relationship with Cathcart and admonishes Cathcart for his behavior. The...
