Papers of Henry Irving [manuscript], 1875-1905.

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Papers of Henry Irving [manuscript], 1875-1905.

Contents: a speech written and given by Irving celebrating the 200th performance of Hamlet, [1875]; 2 autographs, 1877 and 1888; program of his first appearance in America, Star Theater New York, October 29, 1883; 7 invitations to affairs honoring him, 1883-1888; 11 menus from Delmonico's Restaurant in New York, April 6, 1885 and August 11, 1886, with autographs and drawings by the guests; a program of Irving and Ellen Terry at West Point, March 19, 1888; his farewell address, Boston, 1894; 2 menus from the Lotos Club dinners for Irving, November 16, 1895 and October 28, 1899; 4 newspapers clippings about him, 1898-1905; an address on Shakespeare, n.d. and the order of service for his funeral, Westminster Abbey, October 20, 1905.

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Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) was a British actor-manager. Born Feb. 6, 1838, in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng., he died Oct. 13, 1905, in Bradford, Yorkshire. Irving's original name was John Henry Brodribb. He achieved early success and began to play leading roles throughout London, often with Ellen Terry. In 1878, he took over the Lyceum Theatre and hired Terry as the company's leading lady. This partnership lasted for 25 years and was reknowned throughout England and the United States. Bra...

Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928

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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. ...

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