Bartley asks that the correspondent let him borrow a relic from his "former acting days" so that he may use it in his upcoming performance before royalty at Windsor Castle. He regrets not being able to call upon him that morning and offers a box...
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...
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Families; Books; Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Invitation; Performances; Travel; St. Leger, Harriet Frances, ca. 1797-1878; Letters
Fanny Kemble writes Naly saying that she is sending back her book. Kemble mentions performance practices and the upcoming opening of the "Marriage of Figaro." She says that Miss St. Leger is with her and that she will be heading to Belvoir for a...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Green-Armytage, R. N. (Robert N.), d. 1966; Letters; Envelopes (Stationery); Stratford-on-Avon (England : District); Theaters England
Poel writes of his dream to build an Elizabethan playhouse in Stratford-on-Avon. He also mentions his upcoming lecture on the disappearing art of the actor. The envelope is addressed to Green-Armytage in Bath.
