Records, 1825-1850.

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Records, 1825-1850.

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Contains correspondence of Frederick Henry Yates, Daniel Terry, Charles James Mathews and others concerning the Adelphi Theatre. Also contains financial and business records, including deeds, bonds, receipts, and correspondence concerning rent, salaries and lawsuits. Covent Garden Theatre papers include correspondence of Henry Harris and W. H. Surman, and financial and business papers, which include deeds, agreements, receipts, lists of salaries, and expenses.

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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Harris, Henry, -1839

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Covent Garden Theatre

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Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...

Adelphi Theatre (London, England)

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The Sans Pareil Theatre of London opened in 1806 and was renamed the Adelphi Theatre in 1819. Other names included: Theatre Royal, Adelphi (1829-1858); Theatre Royal, New Adelphi (1858-1867); Royal Adelphi Theatre (1867); Century Theatre (1901-1902); Adelphi Theatre (1902-1930); and Royal Adelphi Theatre (1930-1940). Frederick Henry Yates managed the Adelphi Theatre with Daniel Terry in 1825. On Terry's death in 1829, he was joined by Charles Mathews. The Covent Garden Theatre, also known as the...

Yates, Frederick Henry, 1795-1842

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Actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to F.M. Westmacott, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584449 From the description of Autograph signature and 2 lines of writing, Oct. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584456 From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Adelphi Theatre, to Mr. Colburn, ? Oct. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584453 Frederick Henry Yates was an English actor whose career began in Edinbur...

Terry, Daniel, 1782-1829

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Alfred Bunn, theatrical manager, 1816 Jan. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270571590 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to a friend, [1814]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270571585 ...

Mathews, Charles James, 1803-1878

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Charles James Mathews, English actor and playwright. He was the son of Charles Mathews, the English comedic actor. From the description of Charles James Mathews manuscript material : 1 item, 1860 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730085 English comedian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], [no year] Feb. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270636963 Charles James Thomas was an English actor and manager. He was born ...