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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8.

Title: Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8.

Autograph letter signed.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ;. ; 19 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52247956 View

Scrapbook on the works of William Shakespeare [18--?].

Title: Scrapbook on the works of William Shakespeare [18--?].

Volume of plates pasted into scrapbook. Material illustrates the works of Shakespeare, includes portraits of Shakespeare and of famous actors and actresses, some in costume for Shakespearean roles, including: George Frederick Cooke, Henry Irving, Fanny Kemble, John McCullough, John Philip Kemble, Wiliam Charles MacReady, David Garrick, Charles Kean, Samuel Phelps, Sarah Siddons, Ssuan Cushman, Charlotte Cushman, Charles Kemble, and others.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : ill., ports. ; 41 x 30 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/430366149 View

Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England). Articles of agreement made between Samuel Phelps, Sadler's Wells Theatre, and William and Margaret Eburne [manuscript], 1859 March 15.

Title: Articles of agreement made between Samuel Phelps, Sadler's Wells Theatre, and William and Margaret Eburne [manuscript], 1859 March 15.

For the engagement of Margaret Eburne, wife of William Eburne, comedian, for five months.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 33 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/462079104 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Autobiographical notes on Samuel Phelps [manuscript], 19th century.

Title: Autobiographical notes on Samuel Phelps [manuscript], 19th century.

Consists of information on Phelps's acting career in his own hand. A photograph of Phelps is attatched to the second leaf. Undated.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 11 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/435433754 View

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Incidental music for 2nd part of Henry the Fourth [manuscript], 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for 2nd part of Henry the Fourth [manuscript], 19th century.

Organ part only for the beginning of Act 4. In the hand of Samuel Phelps.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 31 x 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/535543146 View

English literature mss., 1851-1900

Title: English literature mss., 1851-1900

Consists of individual items acquiredseparately either as a gift, purchase, transfer, or removal from a variety ofsources, relating to English literature. Additions continue to be made.

ArchivalResource: 172 items

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to S. Timmins, Esq. [manuscript], 1864 March 7.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to S. Timmins, Esq. [manuscript], 1864 March 7.

Phelps writes that he will have much pleasure in complying with the recipient's request; he would like to know how long Timmins would wish him to read or recite in the course of the evening; refers to the first act of The tempest. Address appears on item as: 8 Canonbury Square, London.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444510560 View

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Preparation copies prepared by Samuel Phelps for Richard III [manuscript], ca. 1845.

Title: Preparation copies prepared by Samuel Phelps for Richard III [manuscript], ca. 1845.

10 parts. Contains scenic indications, grooves, calls, stage business, and cues for effects. Shattuck provides the date 20 February 1845.

ArchivalResource: 150 leaves ; ca. 19 x 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263097792 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Merry wives of Windsor, 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for Merry wives of Windsor, 19th century.

Manuscript orchestral parts in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Parts for "vio primo," "vio 2," "viola," "bassi," "flute," "clarinett," "trombone," and "cornetti." The first violin part includes text underlay for a vocal part of a song, beginning "Pinch him and burn him." The cornet part indicates Act 5, sc. 3.

ArchivalResource: 8 ms. parts ; 30 x 24 cm.

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1864 March 26.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1864 March 26.

Discusses the edition of Shakespeare he edited, published by Willoughby. Address appears on item as: 8 Canonbury Sq., London. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir."

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444510605 View

Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk).

Title: Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk).

Professional and personal correspondence, scripts, and promptbooks of English actorand theater manager Samuel Phelps.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01558/catalog View

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870,. Autograph letter initialed from Charles Dickens, London, to Charles Stanfield [manuscript], 1847 October 7.

Title: Autograph letter initialed from Charles Dickens, London, to Charles Stanfield [manuscript], 1847 October 7.

Dickens asks if Stanfield might be interested in seeing Samuel Phelps' Macbeth that evening and proposes that they dine at the Garrick beforehand.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 11 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/765431761 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Incidental music for Virginius, 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for Virginius, 19th century.

Manuscript orchestral parts for trombone and cornetti, possibly in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Includes music for 1 piece only, intended for Act 3, scene 5 of Virginius.

ArchivalResource: 2 ms. parts ; 30 x 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/635512828 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, Devonport, to Benjamin Webster, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London [manuscript], 1837 June 24.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, Devonport, to Benjamin Webster, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London [manuscript], 1837 June 24.

Discusses upcoming parts he may play (unnamed) and his "excessive nervousness." Address appears on item as: 54 [George?] Street, Devonport.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444585510 View

Webster, John, 1580?-1625?. Promptbook for a production of The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster [manuscript], 1850.

Title: Promptbook for a production of The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster [manuscript], 1850.

ArchivalResource: 1 item ; 26 x 20 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263097625 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875.

Title: Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79453243 View

William Charles Macready papers, 1819-1866

Title: William Charles Macready papers 1819-1866

Primarily letters from English stage manager and actor, William CharlesMacready, to various recipients.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.2 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou02276/catalog View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Richard III, 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for Richard III, 19th century.

Manuscript orchestral parts, some possibly in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Parts for "flauto," "clarinetti," "trombone," "cornetto 1mo," "cornetto 2do," and "cornetto 3rd." Parts include numbered and unnumbered pieces, including several marches ("Richard's march," "Dead march," and "Quick march") as well as trumpet calls. Additional manuscript music, added in a different hand, in the cornetti 3rd part.

ArchivalResource: 6 ms. parts ; 30 x 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/645506963 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to John Abraham Heraud [manuscript], 1841 March 30.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to John Abraham Heraud [manuscript], 1841 March 30.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/213471670 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for King John, 1851?.

Title: Incidental music for King John, 1851?.

Manuscript orchestral part books in multiple hands, including one that is likely that of Samuel Phelps, who owned these parts. Parts for concert flute, 1st & 2nd clar[ine]ts, 1t & 2d cornetti (shared part and separate parts), 3d corenett/trombone, trombone. The part books contain numbered and unnumbered pieces, including marches ("Quick march," "Grand march," and "Dead march") and trumpet calls. (8) is a set of cues for trumpet without music.

ArchivalResource: 7 ms. part books ; 25 x 31 cm. to 31 x 24 cm. & 1 cue sheet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/653138336 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter initialed from Samuel Phelps, Birmingham, to Miss Phelps, London [manuscript], 1868 May 26.

Title: Autograph letter initialed from Samuel Phelps, Birmingham, to Miss Phelps, London [manuscript], 1868 May 26.

Discusses his plans for the evening and the next day. Initialled from S.P. With accompanying envelope addressed to Miss Phelps at 420 Camden Road, London. A note (in another hand) on the back of the envelope indicates that the letter was written to Phelps' daughter shortly after the death of his wife. The envelope is postmarked 1868 May 26.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444510580 View

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Preparation book prepared by William Winter for Mrs. Fiske in Macbeth, ca. 1903.

Title: Preparation book prepared by William Winter for Mrs. Fiske in Macbeth, ca. 1903.

ArchivalResource: 1 item ; ca. 22 x 30 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263097790 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Mr. Phelps and the Stratford-upon-Avon Committee [manuscript], 1864.

Title: Mr. Phelps and the Stratford-upon-Avon Committee [manuscript], 1864.

Autograph manuscript [of Samuel Phelps?] and 2 printed copies. Also, 2 copies of Mr. Phelps and the critics of his correspondence with the Stratford Committee, by Charles Lamb Kenney, 1864, The theatrical observer (no. 13, 057), 8 February 1864, and correspondence between Phelps and Robert E. Hunter, J.M. Bellew and others, November 1863-June 1864.

ArchivalResource: 48 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436216843 View

William Archer Collection, 1868-1990

Title: William Archer Collection 1868-1990

ArchivalResource: 286 folders (16 boxes) , 8 prints, 46 volumes and 1 small card catalogue box

http://archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb71-thm/368 View

Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Tempest, 1843-ca.1900's

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Tempest, 1843-ca.1900's

Includes promptbooks used by or associated with Edward Dyas and the Theatre Royal, Manchester (no. 373); Samuel Phelps and the Theatre Royal, Sadler's Wells, London (nos. 374 - 381); Thomas Barry, Charles Melville, and the Boston Theatre (nos. 382 and 383); William Pleater Davidge (no. 384); Maggie Harold Davidge and the Walnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia (no. 385); James H. Taylor (no. 386); and Cornelia Otis Skinner (no. 387).

ArchivalResource: 15 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612308721 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to Coleman [manuscript], 1877 April 5.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to Coleman [manuscript], 1877 April 5.

Phelps asks for information on what the toasts are and who is to speak. Address appears on item as: 420 Camden Road.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/416480719 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for The tempest [manuscript], 1850s?

Title: Incidental music for The tempest [manuscript], 1850s?

Manuscript orchestral part books, some possibly in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Parts for "vio 1mo," "vio 2nd," "viola," "bassi," "flute," "clarinett," "tromboni," "cornett," and "timpany." Parts include curtain tunes, pastorals, a masque, a dance and a march, as well as instrumental music for recitatives, songs and choruses, some with vocal text underlay. Songs include: "Come unto these yellow Sands" (without text underlay), "Full fathom five" (without text underlay), "Caliban," "Ceres most beauteous lady" (with text underlay), "Hail many Colored Messenger" (with partial text underlay), "In their issue" (without text underlay), "Or else our spell is marr'd" (without text underlay), "You sun burnt sickel" (with partial text underlay), and "Where the Bee sucks" (without text underlay).

ArchivalResource: 9 ms. part books ; 31 x 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667705511 View

Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. Incidental music for Lord Byron's Werner [manuscript], 1855.

Title: Incidental music for Lord Byron's Werner [manuscript], 1855.

Manuscript orchestral parts, some in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Parts for "Cornetti," "Clar[ine]t & Flute," and "Trombone." Includes music for a march.

ArchivalResource: 3 ms. parts ; 30 x 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/635512813 View

Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, ca.1800's-1839.

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, ca.1800's-1839.

Includes a promptbook associated with Samuel Phelps; lightly marked in pencil with entrances and exits; signed "W M Phelps, 1839" over Act I (no. 398); and James H. Taylor's transcription of a promptbook with cues for music and effects, cuts, some stage business, and scenic indications (no. 399).

ArchivalResource: 2 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612308847 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from S. Phelps, Islington, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century June 18.

Title: Autograph letter signed from S. Phelps, Islington, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century June 18.

Phelps would like the £100 and could easily come over to Dublin. The recto of the second leaf contains a list (in another hand) of the plays in which he acted. Letter is addressed "My dear Sir." Address appears on item as: 8 Canonbury Square.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444510564 View

Younge, Henry. Promptbook for Harlequin and the merrie devil of Edmonton, or, the great bed of Ware [manuscript], 1839.

Title: Promptbook for Harlequin and the merrie devil of Edmonton, or, the great bed of Ware [manuscript], 1839.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/311261466 View

Canton, Rachel L. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, 1834-ca.1900.

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, 1834-ca.1900.

Includes promptbooks used by or associated with the Park Theatre, N.Y. (no. 134); John G. Gilbert (no. 135); Samuel Phelps, William Charles Macready, P. Green and W.M. Phelps (no. 136); Rachel L. Canton and Joseph A. Johnston (no. 137); John T. Ford and Charles E. Muzzy (no. 138); N.B. Clarke (nos. 139 and 141); the National Theatre, N.Y. (no. 139); Thomas Barry, the Boston Theatre and Charles Melville (nos. 142-144); William Henry Stephens (no. 145); Harry B. Hudson (no. 146); Lawrence Barrett, Booth's Theatre, N.Y., James H. Taylor, E.L. Davenport and F.C. Bangs (no. 147); and H.B. Irving (no. 148).

ArchivalResource: 16 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/611981322 View

Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. Massinger's play of The city madam with alterations [manuscript], ca. 1844.

Title: Massinger's play of The city madam with alterations [manuscript], ca. 1844.

Manuscript promptbook for a comedy by Philip Massinger.

ArchivalResource: 42 leaves ; 26 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/610593706 View

John Lawrence Toole autograph collection, 1750-1903 and undated.

Title: John Lawrence Toole autograph collection, 1750-1903 and undated.

Autograph album and correspondence of English actor and theatrical manager John Lawrence Toole.

ArchivalResource: 3 volumes (.33 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00710/catalog View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for King Lear, 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for King Lear, 19th century.

Manuscript orchestral parts for cornetti and trombone in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Parts contain 19 numbered items, including a "Dead march."

ArchivalResource: 2 ms. parts ; 31 x 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/645512310 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864.

(1) is addressed "Dear Sir" and is dated 1864 April 14; Phelps writes that he can only stop in Birmingham for a few hours and discusses his travel plans; mentions playing Falstaff; (2) is addressed to Sam. Timmins and is dated March 28; Phelps refers to working at Drury Lane; discusses giving a reading at the Agricultural Hall.

ArchivalResource: 4 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/416507817 View

Placide, Henry, 1799-1870. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, 1838-1901.

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, 1838-1901.

Includes two anonymous promptbooks (nos. 37 and 43); an actor's partbook marked for First Citizen and signed by Henry Placide, used at the Park Theatre, N.Y., 1838 (no. 38); promptbook marked for Menenius, signed by William Pleater Davidge and associated with Theatre Royal, Sheffield, and Broadway Theatre, N. Y. (no. 39); John Fest's promptbook checked for Coriolanus, interleaved and heavily annotated with costume list inserted (no. 40); two prompts marked by Charles Melville and stamped Boston Theatre, associated with Thomas Barry (no. 41); Samuel Phelp's preparation copy (no. 42); and Sir Henry Irving's studybook, Lyceum Theatre, 1901 (no. 44).

ArchivalResource: 8 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612415878 View

Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. The city madam [manuscript], ca. 1844.

Title: The city madam [manuscript], ca. 1844.

Manuscript promptbook for a comedy by Philip Massinger.

ArchivalResource: 93 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/610593702 View

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Incidental music for Henry VIII [manuscript], 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for Henry VIII [manuscript], 19th century.

Manuscript orchestral part books in the hand of Samuel Phelps. Parts for violin 1mo, violin 2o, viola, cello & basso, piccolo, flute, clarinets, oboe, bassoon, trombone, cornets, and drums. The part books contain 19 numbered items, which include curtain tunes, trumpet calls, a dance and marches ("Funeral march"). An additional piece, in pencil and in a different hand, appears at the beginning of the cornets part book.

ArchivalResource: 12 ms. part books ; 31 x 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/535531521 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter from Samuel Phelps, Islington, to Mr. Dunkin [manuscript], 19th century March 4 Sunday.

Title: Autograph letter from Samuel Phelps, Islington, to Mr. Dunkin [manuscript], 19th century March 4 Sunday.

Phelps informs Mr. Dunkin that "King John" will be performed at Sadler's Wells on Monday and Sunday. Address appears on item as: 8 Canonbury Square, Islington. Unsigned.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444585438 View

Wood, William B., 1779-1861. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's King Lear, 1756-1927.

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's King Lear, 1756-1927.

Includes promptbooks used by or associated with David Garrick and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (no. 150); William B. Wood and the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia (no. 151); John Philip Kemble and Covent Garden Theatre (no. 152); George Frederick Cooke and the Park Theatre, N.Y. (no. 153); Edmund Kean, S.C. Ferrars and G.C. Carr (no. 154); T.J. Gallagher and M. Jefferson (no. 155); William Pleater Davidge (no. 156); S.W. Kellogg (no. 157); William Henry Sedley-Smith (no. 158); Samuel Phelps and the Theatre Royal, Sadler's Wells (nos. 159-160); N.B. Clarke and John Williams (no. 161); Charles Kean, George Ellis and the Princess's Theatre, London (nos. 162 and 170); William Henry Stephens and the Bowery Theatre, N.Y. (no. 163); Boston Theatre (no. 164); Edwin Forrest and Junius Brutus Booth (no. 165); James H. Taylor (nos. 165 and 167); Thomas Barry (no. 166); Frederick Chippendale (no. 169); John McCullough (nos. 170-171); T.W. Edmonds and Booth's Theatre, N.Y. (no. 170); Lawrence Barrett, Robert John Preston and the California Theatre, San Francisco (no. 172); J.H. Fitzpatrick (no. 173); Theodore Komisarjevsky and the Oxford University Dramatic Society (nos. 174-176).

ArchivalResource: 27 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/611979716 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to William Slagg [manuscript], 19th century February 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to William Slagg [manuscript], 19th century February 8.

Phelps writes that he can go to Loch Tay. Also, he will send Slagg something in the mail about Coriolanus. Address appears on item as: 420 Camden Road, London.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/444583883 View

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8.

Title: Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8.

Autograph letter signed.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80073796 View