Talk given at Shakespeare Festival Hofstra College by Irwin Smith [manuscript], 1950 March 24.

Smith, Irwin, 1892-1977

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Irwin Smith, a Shakespearean scholar assisted Joohn Cranford Adams in his construction of the model of the Globe Theatre at Hofstra University. From the description of Irwin Smith Collection, 1942-1987. (Hofstra University). WorldCat record id: 47061786 ...

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. ...

Globe Theatre (London, England : 1909-1994)

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Adams, John Cranford, 1903-1986

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Adams was President of Hofstra University from 1944-1964, President Emeritus from 1964 until his death. He was an authority on Shakespeare and his book The Globe Playhouse was considered as the definitive research on Shakespeare's stage. He was also responsible for instituting the Shakespeare Festival, an annual event at Hofstra since 1950. From the description of John Cranford Adams collection, 1935-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155566801 Adams was President of Hofst...