Manuscript diary and collection of newspaper clippings of Ellen (Tree) Kean [manuscript], 1862-1863.

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Manuscript diary and collection of newspaper clippings of Ellen (Tree) Kean [manuscript], 1862-1863.

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The clippings are about the performances of herself and her husband, Charles Kean. The manuscript begins on December 29, 1862 and ends on March 14, 1863 and includes a rather detailed account of Mrs. Kean's social life.

32 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7109771

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...

Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Charles Kean lived at No. 3, Torrington Square, W.C. 1, in 1853-56, according to The London Encyclopaedia, ed. Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert (1983). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Ellen Kean, London, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1853-56? February 12. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694182220 English actress, born Ellen Tree. Married actor Charles Kean, son of Edmund Kean, and toured with his company. Fro...