W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan printed ephemera, 1826-2006.

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

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The main building of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, a new art reference library, named the Thomas J. Watson Library, was designed by the architectural firm of Brown, Lawford and Forbes in consultation with the Museum. Severud-Elstad-Krueger were the structural engineers; Krey and Hunt were the mechanical engineers. The Library formally opened Jan. 26, 1965. It occupies three floors: the two lower floors comprise s...

Thompson, Lydia, 1836?-1908

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Morgan Library

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Oberlin College

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Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Oberlin, Ohio. Founded in 1833, it is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college in the United States and the second-oldest continuously operating coeducational institute of higher learning in the world. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the oldest continuously operating conservatory in the United States. In 1835, Oberlin became one of the first colleges in the United States to admit African Americans, and in 18...

Scott, Clement W., 1841-1904

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Clement William Scott was born in 1841 in London, England; attended Marlborough College, and became a clerk at the War office in 1860; became author and drama critic, contributing pieces to the Daily telegraph, Sunday times, Weekly dispatch, London Figaro, The observer, and others; after retiring from the civil service in 1879, he joined the staff of the Daily telegraph as drama critic, and also became editor of the Theatre in 1880; adapted French plays for the London stage; published works incl...

Ames, Winthrop, 1870-1937

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Theatrical manager, producer, director and writer, Winthrop Ames was born on November 25, 1870 into a wealthy and socially prominent family in North Easton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard and began a career in publishing because of his family's strong opposition to a career in theater. In 1904, however, he traveled to Europe to study the "new stagecraft" and on his return became joint manager of the Castle Square Theatre in Boston with Loren F. Deland. This led to his appointment in 1...

Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971

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Russian born composer and conductor. From the description of Audio materials [sound recording]. 1931-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 40723194 Igor Stravinsky was a Russian composer. From the description of Sketchbook, [1917?]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122465769 Stravinsky's opera The Rake's Progress, set to the libretto by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman, was inspired by William Hogarth's series of paintings. Stravinsky had wan...

Ronstadt, Linda

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Guizot, François, 1787-1874

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François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787-1874) was a French historian and statesman. A constitutional monarchist, he was one of the most significant politicians during Louis Philippe's July Monarchy, holding various offices including Minister of Education (1832-1837) and Prime Minister (1847-1848). He was forced to resign from politics during the Revolution of 1848 and afterward focused on his work as a historian. From the guide to the François Guizot Letter, 1848, (Special Collection...

Leopold, Prince, Duke of Albany, 1853-1884

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Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, was the youngest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He was created Duke of Albany, Earl of Clarence and Baron Arklow in 1881, In 1882 the prince married Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont. He died of as a result of his haemophilia his in Cannes in 1884. ...

Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

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Epithet: writer of plays British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000765.0x00005f Irish writer, poet, and playwright. From the description of Collection, 1851-1957 (bulk 1877-1957). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122625016 Irish poet, dramatist and novelist. From the description of Autograph letter signed :...

Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa. : 1820-1822)

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Royal Mail International

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Broude Brothers.

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Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869

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Hector Berlioz was a French composer. From the description of Letter : from M. Berlioz, Paris, to Monsieur Busset, ingénieur, Dijon, Côte d'Or, 1836 Oct. 9. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122626765 From the guide to the Letter : from M. Berlioz, Paris, to Monsieur Busset, ingénieur, Dijon, Côte d'Or, 1836 Oct. 9, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) French composer, 19th century. From the description of Autograph letter signed...

Munday, Luther

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Howson, Emma, 1844-1928

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Purchase College, State University of New York

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Corcos, Lucille, 1908-

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Lucille Corcos was born in New York City in 1908. She worked as an an artist and illustrator for national magazines such as Life and Vogue and had her art work exhibited in museums throughout the United States, Europe, and South America. She wrote and illustrated five children's books and illustrated both children's and adult books.Biographical source: Something About the Author, Volume 10, p. 27-28. From the description of Lucille Corcos Papers 1952-1965. (University of Minnesota, M...

Costa, Michael, Sir.

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Barnby, Sir Joseph, 1838-1896

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English conductor and composer. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : Windsor, 29 July 1883 and 7 March 1884 to [Joseph Bennett], 1883 July 29, 1884 Mar. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270671931 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Eaton College, Windsor, to Mrs. Layton, 1889 Nov. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270671935 English composer and conductor. From the description of Autograph letters signed : E...

Syracuse university

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Syracuse University was involved with the Chautauqua Institution in providing a program of continuing education during the summer in undergraduate as well as graduate fields. From the description of University College, Chautauqua Center records, 1953-1969. 1953-1969. (Syracuse University). WorldCat record id: 122528964 [pending] From the guide to the New York State Publishing and Printing Collection, circa 1800-1950, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse...

Collins, Wilkie

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Russell, Lillian, 1861-1922

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Dark, Sidney, 1874-1947

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English biographer of W.S. Gilbert. From the description of Typewritten letter signed : 20 Princes Street, Hanover Square, W.1, [London], to Nancy McIntosh, 1923 July 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125486 ...

Pounds, Courtice

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English tenor. From the description of Autograph quotation signed, dated : [London], 29 July 1893, 1893 July 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873634 ...

Arts council of Great Britain

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Bancroft, Squire, 1841-1926

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English actor and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. Bartley, 1889 Oct. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622935 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London, to [W.A. Knight], 1907 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622939 English actor. From the description of Letter : London, to Joan Severn, 1900 June 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 761220960 From the description ...

D'Oyly Carte Opera Company

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LYTTON, HENRY A.

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New York City Opera

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Whitehouse, Edmund

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Hollingshead, John

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Epithet: theatre-manager British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000703.0x0001a9 Epithet: journalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000703.0x0001a8 ...

Johnson, Charles P.

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D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Trust.

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Limited editions club

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Founded in 1929 by George Macy, the Limited Editions Club published illustrated fine-press books for subscribers, in editions of 1500. Their publications tended to be classic titles, and featured the work of leadings illustrators and designers. After Macy's death in 1956, the firm remained family owned until 1970. It changed hands several times until it was sold in 1979 to its current owner, the investor Sidney Shiff. Since that time, the Limited Editions Club has become best known for lavish ar...

Folio Society (London, England)

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Manners, Charles

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Title: 4th Duke of Rutland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000206.0x0000a5 ...

Wildgoose Publications.

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Joe Mitchenson.

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Prescott, Nellie J.

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Carte, Richard, 1808-1891

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American Gilbert & Sullivan Association.

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Jacobs, Arthur

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Robertson, T. W. (Thomas William).

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New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players.

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Rickett, Edmond W.

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Sullivan, Frederick

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Hood, Marion.

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Bijou Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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University of Chicago.

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Most of the records in the collection pertain to the $400,000 raised by the American Baptist Education Society in 1889-1890 in order to obtain a 600,000 grant from John D. Rockefeller for the creation of an endowment for the University of Chicago. The first volume in the inventory, Record of Pledges for the University of Chicago, contains an alphabetical numbered listing of subscribers, amounts pledged, and payments made through 1906. The subscription forms and letters (1:4-13) are numbered to c...

Henschel, George

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Sir George Henschel was a German-English composer, conductor, and baritone. He was the first conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, in addition to many appointments in England. His diverse compositions and arrangements showed influences of Brahms and Wagner. He was also professor of singing at the Royal College of Music. From the description of George Henschel letter to Mr. Greene, 1890 June 12. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53917419 Ger...

Palmay, Ilka von

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Planché, J. R. (James Robinson).

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Taylor, Deems, 1885-1966

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American composer and writer. From the description of Typewritten letter signed and autograph letter signed, dated : Stamford, Conn., 28 August 1927 and 1 March 1931, to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, 1927 Aug. 28 and 1927 Sept. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676607 From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : Stamford, Conn., 7 December 1931, to Mrs. [Melbert B.] Cary [Mary Flagler Cary], 1931 Dec. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676604 From...

Ronalds, Mary Frances.

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Findon, B. W.

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Bond, Jessie

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Clarke, Hamilton

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Nordica, Lillian.

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Goodman, Andrew, LL. B.

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Associate Commissioner, Community Health Works. From the description of Reminiscences of Andrew Goodman : oral history, 2002. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 269259652 ...

Rockingham Pottery

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Wilson, Fredric Woodbridge

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Stafford & co.

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Allen, Reginald

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Manager of the Philadelphia Orchestra. From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, July 11, 1979 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862153 From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 17, 1977 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862479 Allen is a black member of the Mormon Church. From the description of Oral history, 1986-1987...

Globe Theatre (London, England : 1868-1902)

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Barrington, Rutland, 1853-1922

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English actor and singer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 98 Wellington Buildings, [London], to Marion Johnson Long, 1885 Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126222 From the description of Autograph letters signed : Roystons, 129 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, S.W., [London], to an unknown correspondent, 1896 Feb. and Mar. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270127074 From the description of Autograph letter signed : 98 Wellington Buildings, Ch...

Wren, Gayden

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Castle Square Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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ANTA (Organization)

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SOLOMON, EDWARD

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Neilson, Julia, 1868-

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Savoy Opera Guild.

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Shaw, Bernard

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Epithet: of Add MS 35745 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001305.0x0000e7 ...

Ledbetter, Steven

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Workman, C. H. (Charles Herbert).

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McGuckin, Barton.

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Musical Collectables, Ltd.

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Dixon, Geoffrey

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Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879

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English comedian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p.], 23 January [n.y], to E.T. [i.e. Edward Tyrrell Smith], [n.y.] Jan. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270673876 John Baldwin Buckstone (1802-1879), British comic actor and playwright, manager of Haymarket Theater in 1853-1856. From the description of List of plays by John Baldwin Buckston and his letter to "My Dear Sir," 1841 and 1853. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Bot...

Carte, Richard D'Oyly, 1844-1901

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Epithet: opera promoter British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000986.0x0002fe English impresario and composer. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, 8 January 1874, to J. Reeves Smith, 1874 Jan. 8. (Morgan Library & Museum). WorldCat record id: 84112895 English theatre proprietor and manager; promoter of English opera. From the description of Autograph l...

Edwardes, George

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Boston Evening Transcript.

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Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin.

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St. James Hall (London, England)

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Educational Audio Visual, Inc.

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Cellier, Alfred

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English composer, conductor, and organist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York Club, 5th Avenue and 25th Street, [New York], to Hamilton Clarke, [n.y] May 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125543 From the description of Autograph letter signed : 9 Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, to Douglas Murray, [n.d.] Feb. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125545 From the description of Autograph letters signed : 2 Treasury Place, Spring Street, Melbourne...

Pearson, Hesketh, 1887-1964

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English author of biographies, short stories, plays, and travel writing. From the description of Hesketh Pearson Papers, 1789-2001 (bulk 1921-1964). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122481627 Biographer of Oscar Wilde. From the description of Letters : concerning Oscar Wilde, [1882]-1945 (bulk 1943-1945). (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122316949 Hesketh...

Royal Academy of Music (London, England : 1822- )

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Corney Grain.

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Gilbert, William

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Epithet: of Mickleover British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001084.0x000043 Epithet: of Maryborough, Queen's County, Ireland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000625.0x00004e Epithet: witness of Wolley Ch xii.132 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001084.0x0000...

D'Oyly Carte, Rupert

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Loveday, Elinor.

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Brent Walker Film Productions

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Wilson, Carroll A. (Carroll Atwood), 1896-1947

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Cummings, William Hayman, 1831-1915

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William Hayman Cummings, English singer and musical antiquary. He was the first to unite the music of Mendelssohn's Festgesang with Charles Wesley's hymn 'Hark! the herald angels sing'. From the description of William Hayman Cummings manuscript material : 1 item, 1878 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 677020996 William Hayman Cummings was an English organist, composer, singer and writer, author of Purcell (1881), a biographical dictionary (1892) and other works ...

Cliffe, Frederic, 1857-1931

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English pianist, organist, composer and teacher. From the description of Autograph letters signed (6), dated : [London, 21 April 1889, and other dates], to [Joseph] Bennett, 1889 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270564507 English pianist, organist, composer, and teacher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London, n.d.], to [Samuel Aitken], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270564504 ...

English national opera

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Shovelton, Geoffrey

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Epithet: singer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000210.0x00009f ...

Green, Martyn, 1899-1975

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Green was an English actor and comedian. Gilbert was an English playwright and humorist best known for his collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan in comic operas. From the guide to the Martyn Green prompt books for, The mikado, 1954-1960., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...

Lloyd, Edward

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Epithet: of the 2nd Regt Royal Engineers British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000298.0x00038a Epithet: formerly Williams British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000443.0x00039c Epithet: of Add MS 14866 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000443.0x00039e Epith...

Savoy Hotel (London, England)

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Gilbert, W.S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911

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English poet and librettist. From the description of Autograph quotation signed, dated : [London], 14 December 1909, 1909 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270577865 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 10 March 1888, to [Michael Gunn?], 1888 Mar. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873354 Green was an English actor and comedian. Gilbert was an English playwright and humorist best known for his collaboration with Sir Arthur Sull...

Chartock, S. M.

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Wesleyan university, Middletown, Conn.

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William John James (1860-1941) was College Librarian from 1891 to 1929 and Assistant Treasurer of Wesleyan from 1908 to 1929. From the description of William John James Trustee and Financial Records, 1870 - 1939. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 499124185 The Wesleyan Glee Club formed in 1846 and frequently traveled and performed from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. The Glee Club, along with the Chapel Choir and Concert Choir, performed at the an...

Tree, Beerbohm, Sir.

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Rollins, Cyril

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Daily Telegraph (London, England)

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University of California (1868-1952)

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Administrative History During the mid-twentieth century, the American Labor Movement reached a pinnacle of power and influence within society. The Second World War required that labor be managed as a strategic resource; the high productivity of workers during the war carried over in the peace time economy, which experienced a sustained economic "boom." Unlike European labor relations, where unions play an "official" role in government, the Am...

Sudbury Savoyards.

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Brussels Light Opera Company.

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Peel, Robert

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Title: 3rd Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001240.0x0001f3 Epithet: Prime Minister Title: 2nd Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000750.0x00016a Epithet: Right Hon British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/v...

Wilson, Robin

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Smith, E. T. (Edward Tyrell).

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Witts, R. John

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Sargent, Malcolm

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Whiffen, Blanche Galton, 1844-1936

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Terriss, William, -1897

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Terriss acted as Daly's London agent and made the arrangements for his earlier tours in England. From the description of Autograph letters signed from William Terriss to various recipients [manuscript], 1883-1897. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643431 ...

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901

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Queen Victoria was the only child of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. She was born on May 24, 1819 at Kensington Palace in London and she became heir to the throne when her father died. In 1837, she became Queen at the age of 18. During the early part of her reign, she was influenced by two men: her first Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, and then her husband, Prince Albert, whom she married in 1840. Both men taught her much about how to be ...

Foil, A. J.

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Wyndham, Henry Saxe, 1867-1940

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English writer on music; secretary of the Guildhall School of Music. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Guildhall School of Music, John Carpenter Street, Victoria Embankment, E.C.H., [London], to Herbert T. Sullivan, 1924 Dec. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126271 Epithet: Secretary, Guildhall School of Music British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000574.0x000026 ...

Santley, Charles, Sir.

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Marx, Groucho

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Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

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Libretto by Jacopo Ferretti after Charles Perrault's Cendrillon and librettos by Charles-Guillaume Etienne for Nicolas Isouard's Cendrillon and Francesco Fiorini for Stefano Pavesi's Agatina, o La virtù premiata; first performed in Rome at the Teatro Valle, 25 January 1817; the Holtei translation first performed in Berlin 20 October 1825. Cf. A. Loewenberg. Annals of opera. From the description of Aschenbrödel : komische Oper in zwei Acten, für die Darstellung auf der Königstädt...

Wontner, Hugh.

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Federal Theatre Project (New York, N.Y.)

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Corder, Frederick

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Victoria and Albert Museum

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Passmore, Walter, 1867-1946

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Epithet: of D'Oyly Carte Opera Co British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000699.0x0001a6 English baritone. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, 15 December 1900, to an unidentified recipient, 1900 Dec. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270674778 ...

Anderson, Mary, 1921-

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This manuscript is a close hand-written transcript of the Lewis and Clark journals. The transcript (“an exact copy, word for word, letter for letter, and point for point”) was begun around December 1892 by “expert copyist” Mary Anderson at the request of Elliott Coues (Cutright, History 89), and was completed in 1893. Elliott Coues had been hired by Francis Harper to annotate the 1814 Biddle/Allen narrative of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. During his research, Coues became aware o...

Wolfson, John

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Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

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Amy Crowe (1831-1865) was a family friend who lived with Thackeray as his adopted daughter and later married Thackerays̓ cousin Edward Talbot Thackeray. From the description of [Letter] to Amy Crowe, 27 September [1854], 36 Onslow Sqr. Brompton. [1854] (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign). WorldCat record id: 35091085 Thackeray was an English novelist and satirist. J. Pearson and Co. and George William Childs were booksellers in London. Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchi...

Smith, W.H.

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Searle, Townley

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Lilac Records.

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Palmerston, Henry John Temple, Viscount, 1784-1865

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English statesman. From the description of Printed letter signed : London, to Clinton G. Dawkins, H.M. Consul General at Trieste, 1849 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612596 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Stanhope St., to Dr. Budd, 1837 Apr. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610835 From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Foreign Office [London], to M. Arichini, 1834 Aug. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 27060970...

Pittsburgh Public Theater

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New York Public Library

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The New York Pubic Library purchased Arthur A. Schomburg's collection of books, pamphlets, prints and photographs in 1926 with funds from the Carnegie Corporation and housed at the 135th Street Branch Library of The New York Public Library. L. Hollingsworth Wood was appointed in 1925 by the Board of Trustees of The New York Public Library to purchase and provide guidelines for the Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature. Members of the Advisory Committee of the Arthur A. Schomburg Collection, i...

Cannadine, David

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Fifth Avenue Theatre

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Yaw, Ellen Beach, 1869-1947

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Adams, Donald

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British Library

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Seymour, George

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Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917

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English humorous writer, dramatist, librettist, and editor. From the description of Autograph letters signed : 192 Brompton Road, S.W., [London]; and elsewhere, to Arthur Sullivan, 1870 Feb. 24 to 1889 Dec. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125530 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to George Morley, [1888] July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125526 From the description of Autograph letters signed : 192 Brompton Road, S.W. [London]; and else...

Truelove, Albert.

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Joseph Papp.

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MacPhail, Ralph.

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Gaiety Theatre (London, England)

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Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick).

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Carte, Bridget D'Oyly

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Arthur Sullivan

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Village Light Opera Group, Ltd.

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Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

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The recipient was Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, daughter of Queen Victoria, with whom Tennyson had an extensive correspondence. From the description of Alfred Tennyson letter to Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, 1867 Oct. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754865322 British poet. From the description of Papers, 1831-1909. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20188602 Tennyson was Poet Laureate of England during much of the latter part of...

Prestige, Colin.

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Thompson, Constance

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Baker, George

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Epithet: organist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000208.0x0001b2 Epithet: Lieutenant-Colonel British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000677.0x000199 Epithet: of Add MS 36029 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000677.0x00019e Epithet: of the National As...

Sullivan, Arthur

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Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) was an English composer well-known for his collaborations with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert. From the guide to the Arthur Sullivan sheet music, 1868-1993., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University.) Sullivan was an English composer. Gilbert was a English dramatist. From the guide to the Arthur Sullivan correspondence with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert, 1854-1900., (Houghton Libra...

Hopper, De Wolf.

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Rees, T. A. L.

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The depositor of this collection, Terence Rees is believed to be the same Terence A.L. Rees, theatre historian, and author of Theatre Lighting in the Age of Gas, London 1978. He is thought to have lived in mid Wales. From the guide to the Terence Rees Postcard Collection, 1902-1980, (Bangor University) ...

Morrison, Ethel.

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Moir, Frank L.

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Boston Academy of Music

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The Boston Academy of Music is an institute of higher education in the field of music, located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1833 by Lowell Mason and William Channing Woodbridge. It was the first music school of its kind in the country. In the 1830s-1840s it occupied the Odeon on Federal Street. In 1982, the "Boston Academy of Music" was revived by the singer Richard Conrad, who led it for 23 years. In 2003, the name of the non-profit company was changed from "Boston Academy of ...

Barbican Centre for Arts and Conferences

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Jay, Isable.

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Overton, Grant M. (Grant Martin), 1887-1930

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Journalist, literary critic, editor, and novelist. Worked for the New York Sun 1906-1908, 1910, editorial writer, 1916, and literary editor 1918-19. He worked for George H. Doran, book publisher, and was Editor of Colliers 1924-27. Author of at least ten books and editor of collections of short stories. From the description of Grant Martin Overton autographed quotation to Glen Blodget [manuscript], undated. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 225136519 From the des...

Behrens, Franklin.

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Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir

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Jullien, M.

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Herbert, Susan, 1945-....

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Colson, Warren A.

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Savoy Theatre (London, England)

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Grolier Club

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The Grolier Club was founded in Jan. 23, 1884 by a group of seven New York City book collectors with the object, as stated in its constitution, "of literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." From its early days the Club has maintained a library related to collecting, bibliography and books about books. A library endowment fund (sometimes referred to as the "Library Fund) for the Grolier Club was first proposed in 1921, and the first fund-raising campaign amo...

Oldham, Derek

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Epithet: of Regent St, London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001219.0x000205 ...

Fortescue, May, 1862-1950

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Lloyd, Frederic, 1918-

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Toole, John Lawrence, 1830-1906

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Irish actor and theatre manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. Saker, 1856 Nov. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572810 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Gaiety Theatre, Strand," to "My Dear Clayton", [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572802 English actor and manager. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3), dated : [London], 1880-1883, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1880 Mar. 18. ...

Butt, Clara, Dame.

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Cecil, Arthur, 1843-1896

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London-born Arthur Cecil Blunt adopted the professional name Arthur Cecil upon making his professional acting debut in 1869. A reliable performer, he played numerous popular roles on the English stage, including several he originated. He also wrote plays and popular music, and worked behind the scenes for various theatres. From the description of Arthur C. Blunt letter to J. Palgrave Simpson, 1885 Oct. 9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53003663 ...

Dickens, Charles

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Mr. Dickens is a farmer and machinery dealer in Savannah, N.Y. From the description of Charles Dickens oral history, 1968. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63934414 ...

Bispham, David Scull, 1857-1921

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American baritone. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to [Alfred?] Mapleson, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270501603 From the description of Letter signed, dated : London, [21 September 1898], to Mary Millais, 1898 Sept. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672758 From the description of Autograph letters signed (3), dated : New York, 1901, 1917, and 1918, to Mrs. Harry Harkness Flagler (one is to Mr. Flagler), 1901 Jan. 6. (Unknow...

Craven, H. T. (Henry Thornton).

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Lawrence, Arthur, 1937-

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Mander, Raymond

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Civic Light Opera Company.

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Melville, Emelie

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Savoy Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Haymarket Theatre (London, England)

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The Theatre Royal Haymarket or Haymarket Theatre or the Little Theatre is a West End theatre in The Haymarket in the City of Westminster, London, England, which dates back to 1720, making it the third-oldest London playhouse still in use. All the buildings on the east of the Haymarket from the theatre southward were rebuilt circa 1820 in connection with John Nash's schemes for the improvement of the neighbourhood. A lease dated 10 June 1821, was granted to David Edward Morris. The theatre was op...

Grossmith, George, 1847-1912

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English actor and singer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 28 Dorset Square, N.W., [London], to W. Davenport Adams, [n.d.] Feb. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126589 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Garrick Club, [London], to Herman Charles Merivale, [n.y.] June 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270127092 From the description of Autograph letter signed : 39 Haverstock Hill, [London], to Crawford Wilson, 1880 Apr. 26. (Unknow...

Alice Oates.

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Goldberg, Isaac, 1887-1938

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Isaac Goldberg (1887-1938) was an American author, critic and editor. He was literary editor at the American Freeman from 1923 to 1932 and music reviewer for American Mercury from 1930 to 1932. He also was a founder and editor of Panorama and an editor of The Reviewer. His works included biographies, books on literature and the theatre, and translations of novels, plays and criticism from Yiddish as well as major European languages. From the guide to the Isaac Goldberg papers, 1919-1...

Guthrie, Tyrone, Sir, 1900-1971

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Miller, Jonathan

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Suart, Richard

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Musical Wonder House.

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University of Kansas.

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The University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, Douglas County was established in 1864 under constitutional provision. KU is a major comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. The university is committed to offering the highest quality undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs and offers a broad array of advanced graduate study programs. It fulfills its mission through faculty, academic, and research programs of in...

Cave-Ashton, Gertrude.

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Stone, David

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Epithet: of Add MS 33057 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x00038e Epithet: of Sloane MS 4077 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x000390 Epithet: of Framfield British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x00038f ...

Marie Louise, Princess.

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