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Fitch, Clyde, 1865-1909. Papers of Clyde Fitch 1890-1908.

Title: Papers of Clyde Fitch 1890-1908.

The collection contains several letters affirming friendship with a Mr. Fullerton and several more letters asking producers to read plays, inquiring if theaters need short plays, explaining delays in production, replying to an actress seeking parts, and returning thanks for a Christmas greeting. On the verso of one letter is the draft of a reply concerning a business proposition.

ArchivalResource: 17 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32135324 View

Boston Museum Company correspondence, 1864-1884

Title: Boston Museum Company correspondence 1864-1884

Richard Montgomery Field (1834-1902) was manager of the Boston Museum from 1864 to 1898. The Boston Museum began staging musical performances in 1841, then added dramatic performances in 1843 and continued presenting shows for sixty years. Located at the corner of Tremont and Bromfield Streets, the museum was founded in 1841 and was known as the Boston Museum and Gallery of Fine Arts until 1847. The final season at the museum was 1902-3. Consists of letters written by members of the theatrical profession to R. M. Field, manager of the Boston Museum, between 1864 and 1884.

ArchivalResource: .21 lf. (1 box)

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21491 View

Miscellaneous theatrical papers

Title: Miscellaneous theatrical papers

Letters, photographs, and other documents by individuals associated with the theater.

ArchivalResource: 2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01596/catalog View

Field, R. M. (Richard Montgomery), 1834-1902. Autograph letters signed from Richard Montgomery Field, Boston Museum, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1868-1895.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Richard Montgomery Field, Boston Museum, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1868-1895.

Includes one printed card.

ArchivalResource: 25 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230478086 View

Autograph collection, 1858-1940.

Title: Autograph collection, 1858-1940.

The collection contains clipped signatures of various individuals noted in American history, literature and the arts. Some have been assembled into groups by previous owners. Signatures include David Paul Brown; William H. Crane; Charles A. Dana; John W. Davis; Kate Field; R.M. Field (for William Dean Howells); Frederick R. Goodall; the Hampton Quartet ; Joel Chandler Harris (together with a magzine portrait) Mary W. Janvrin; Benson J. Lossing; Elizabeth Stuart Phelps; John G. Saxe; Lydia Huntley Sigourney; Frank R. Stockton; T.H. Stockton; Albert Payson Terhune; Rose Hartwick Thorpe; George Ticknor; Carl Van Doren; and Cortlandt Van Rensselaer. With the collection is an autographed envelope, 1921, to R.W. Crowther in the hand of an unidentified member of the House of Commons.

ArchivalResource: 22 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49323908 View

Robertson, Ian, 1858-1936,. Autograph letters signed from Ian Robertson, New York City and London, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1881?]-1893.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Ian Robertson, New York City and London, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1881?]-1893.

Introduces himself as Forbes-Robertson's brother in (1) and requests a position with Daly's company. Mentions Mr. [Dion] Boucicault. (2) inquires about the possibility of joining Daly's company. Has served under the management of Mr. [Edwin] Booth, Mr. [Lawrence] Barrett, Madam Modjeska, Mr. A.M. Palmer, Mr. Charles Frohman, Mr. [Eugene] Abbey, Mr. R. M. Field, Miss Julia Marlowe, and Mrs. Potter.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319865433 View

Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876,. Autograph letters signed from Charlotte Cushman to various recipients [manuscript], 1843-1875.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Charlotte Cushman to various recipients [manuscript], 1843-1875.

(8) includes her schedule for autumn, 1860; Henry VIII, her favorite play (see item 21) is also mentioned in (12), (30), and (31); Romeo and Juliet, in (33); Macbeth in (21) and (30). Many concern her platform readings.

ArchivalResource: 40 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436215755 View

Bernicat, Firmin, 1841-1883. François les bas bleus [collection] : opéra comique en 3 actes / musique de Firmin Bernicat ; terminée par André Messager ; paroles de Ernest Dubreuil, Eugène Humbert et Paul Burani.

Title: François les bas bleus [collection] : opéra comique en 3 actes / musique de Firmin Bernicat ; terminée par André Messager ; paroles de Ernest Dubreuil, Eugène Humbert et Paul Burani. 1880-1899.

Arranged in four groups: I. Vocal scores (36). II. Scripts (2). III. Promptbooks (8). IV. Dialogue parts (26). A collection of vocal scores, scripts, promptbooks, and dialogue parts for Bernicat's comic opera "François les Bas Bleus," performed for the first time in Paris at the Théâtre des Folies-Dramatiques, November 8, 1883. Except for two copies of Enoch frères et Costellat's vocal score in French, the remainder of the collection is in English and includes a translation (published by Enoch & Sons of London) entitled "François the Radical" and an American adaptation, "Fantine," by B.E. Woolf and R.M. Field (published by Oliver Ditson, Boston, 1884). This version also includes musical additions by Woolf. The American version was first produced at the Boston Museum. Scripts and promptbooks correspond to the American adaptation. The script (by Woolf and Field) includes five numbers in vocal score. Most promptbooks (or "stage manager's guides") are versions of either the Woolf and Field script (copyrighted by them in 1884) or of the Ditson vocal score. Most of the promptbooks include property plots and contain detailed stage direction in manuscript. Copy 1 bears the notation "E. F. Moon, Grand Opera House, Toronto, Ont." Copy 2 bears the signature of Arthur Bell. Copies 6-8 of the promptbooks and the dialogue parts are for yet another adaptation entitled "Victor the Blue Stocking." Characters vary from the other productions.

ArchivalResource: 72 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15733129 View

Field, R. M. (Richard Montgomery), 1834-1902,. Autograph letters signed from R.M. Montgomery, Boston, to William Winter [manuscript], 1882.

Title: Autograph letters signed from R.M. Montgomery, Boston, to William Winter [manuscript], 1882.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/635458150 View

Fawcett, Owen, 1838-1904,. Autograph letters signed to Owen Fawcett from various correspondents [manuscript], 1859-1904.

Title: Autograph letters signed to Owen Fawcett from various correspondents [manuscript], 1859-1904.

Correspondents: J.W. Albaugh, Charles Leslie Allen, Walter Baynham, Charles E. Bu[n?]nell, W.H. Bowditch, Theodore Bromley, Charles K. Burns, Bartley Campbell, W.A. Chapman, Arthur B. Chase, J.S. Clarke, Frank Clements, Augustin Daly, Thomas Davey, William Davidge, J.C. Duff, Ada Dyas, Hy Edwards, R.M. Field, Stephen Fiske, J.C. Foster, Daniel Frohman, Vaughan Glaser, T.H. Glenney, Hamilton Griffin, J.C. Hall, C.B. Hanford, W.B. Lawrence, J.H. McVicker, John Malone, John L. Mathews, Frank Mayo, John Moore, J.D. Murphy, National Polish Society, Charles Pope, J.T. Raymond, John Rich, John Rickaby, J.W. Rosenquest, J.H. Selwyn, Mr. and Mrs. G.E.A.T. Sothern, Lytton Sothern, Fred Stinson, R.F. Trevellick, and Harry Williams. Some letters undated. Also included is a letter from Emma Courtaine to J.H. Stoddart.

ArchivalResource: 59 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472671651 View

Field, R. M. (Richard Montgomery), 1834-1902. Boston Museum Company correspondence, 1864-1884.

Title: Boston Museum Company correspondence, 1864-1884.

Consists of letters written by members of the theatrical profession to R. M. Field, manager of the Boston Museum, between 1864 and 1884.

ArchivalResource: .21 lf. (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122575506 View

Bronson Howard papers, 1852-1895

Title: Bronson Howard papers 1852-1895

The Bronson Howard Papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include financial and legal documents. Bronson Howard corresponded with a wide circle of family, friends and professional associates. The family correspondence documents Mr. Howard's personal life, family business and social interactions. Correspondence with associates, including actors, managers and writers, gives information about Mr. Howard's activities and theater of the period. A number of letters discuss the Civil War.

ArchivalResource: 3 lin. ft. (8 boxes)

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21232 View

Howard, Bronson, 1842-1908. Papers, 1852-1895.

Title: Papers, 1852-1895.

The Bronson Howard Papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include financial and legal documents.

ArchivalResource: 3 lin. ft. (8 boxes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122640058 View