Enoch Terry Carson Shakespeariana Collection 1749-1891

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Enoch Terry Carson Shakespeariana Collection 1749-1891

This collection consists of illustrations from editions of Shakespeare's works, along with pamphlets, clippings, excerpts, criticism, almanacs, and various souvenirs on Shakespeare collected by Enoch T. Carson. A large portion of the collection concentrates on editions of Shakespeare edited by Charles Knight.

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Knight, Charles, 1791-1873

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British publisher and writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Carlton Villas [London], to John Forster, 1855 Oct. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270958677 Publisher and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Messrs. Tyler and Reed, 1848 Feb. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270491100 Publisher and author Charles Knight was born at Windsor, and spent his youth apprenticed to his father, a bookseller and printe...

Carson, Enoch Terry, 1822-1899

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Enoch Terry Carson (1822-1899) was a prolific book collector, whose Shakesperiana collection was donated to the University of Cincinnati by William Proctor. A public servant who held both local and state offices, Carson was surveyor of the Port of Cincinnati under Lincoln. He was also a Mason, and became Grand Commander of the Knight Templar of Ohio in 1871. He served as Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Northern Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Thirty Third Degree. He died in ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...