Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager.

From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243

Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text.

From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University)

English actor/manager Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text.

From the description of Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122506428
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creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Scrapbook on the works of William Shakespeare [18--?]. Museum of Performance & Design
creatorOf 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. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Autobiographical notes on Samuel Phelps [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Incidental music for 2nd part of Henry the Fourth [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn English literature mss., 1851-1900 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to S. Timmins, Esq. [manuscript], 1864 March 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Preparation copies prepared by Samuel Phelps for Richard III [manuscript], ca. 1845. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Merry wives of Windsor, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1864 March 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870,. Autograph letter initialed from Charles Dickens, London, to Charles Stanfield [manuscript], 1847 October 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Incidental music for Virginius, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, Devonport, to Benjamin Webster, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London [manuscript], 1837 June 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Webster, John, 1580?-1625?. Promptbook for a production of The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster [manuscript], 1850. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. Library of Congress
referencedIn William Charles Macready papers, 1819-1866 Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Richard III, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Bond family. Papers, 1806-1836. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to John Abraham Heraud [manuscript], 1841 March 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for King John, 1851?. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Guiderius' dirge [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter initialed from Samuel Phelps, Birmingham, to Miss Phelps, London [manuscript], 1868 May 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Preparation book prepared by William Winter for Mrs. Fiske in Macbeth, ca. 1903. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Mr. Phelps and the Stratford-upon-Avon Committee [manuscript], 1864. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn William Archer Collection, 1868-1990 V & A Department of Theatre and Performance
referencedIn Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Tempest, 1843-ca.1900's Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to Coleman [manuscript], 1877 April 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Collection of theatrical correspondence and ephemera, 1697-1930 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for The tempest [manuscript], 1850s? Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. Incidental music for Lord Byron's Werner [manuscript], 1855. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, ca.1800's-1839. Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from S. Phelps, Islington, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century June 18. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Younge, Henry. Promptbook for Harlequin and the merrie devil of Edmonton, or, the great bed of Ware [manuscript], 1839. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Canton, Rachel L. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, 1834-ca.1900. Houghton Library
creatorOf Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. Massinger's play of The city madam with alterations [manuscript], ca. 1844. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn John Lawrence Toole autograph collection, 1750-1903 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for King Lear, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Placide, Henry, 1799-1870. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, 1838-1901. Houghton Library
creatorOf Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. The city madam [manuscript], ca. 1844. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Incidental music for Henry VIII [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter from Samuel Phelps, Islington, to Mr. Dunkin [manuscript], 19th century March 4 Sunday. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Wood, William B., 1779-1861. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's King Lear, 1756-1927. Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to William Slagg [manuscript], 19th century February 8. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Skinner, Cornelia Otis, 1901-1979. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1757-ca.1920. Houghton Library
referencedIn Williams, W. C. Promptbook for a production of Shakespeare's The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth, 1853. Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Julius Caesar, 1859?. Folger Shakespeare Library
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Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character)
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Actors
Theatrical managers
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Birth 1804-02-13

Death 1878-11-06

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