Letters in copyists' hands (15), 2 signed by Macfarren, dated : [London], 1873-1884 [and n.d.], to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1873-1884 [and n.d.].

Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827

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Composer. From the description of Ludwig van Beethoven autograph letter to Count Franz von Brunswick, [1813]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 242622425 From the description of Ludwig van Beethoven autograph letter to Josef Blöchlinger, [1819 Aug.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 242622372 From the description of Ludwig van Beethoven autograph letter to the Chevalier Josef de Varena, 1812 July 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 242622275 From the description...

Bennett, Joseph, 1831-1911

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Music critic, librettist, and organist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 109 Hinchley Rd., to Arthur Sullivan, 1884 May 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125511 English music critic and writer. From the description of Autograph letters signed (6), dated : [London], to [Samuel] Aitken, 1883-1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672239 From the description of Autograph letters signed (6), dated : [London], to Annabel [Aitken], 1902-1...

Davison, J. W. (James William), 1813-1885,

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747107129 From the description of Autograph letter signed : place not specified to Charles [Sharpe], [1817 or later?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 745119219 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [William Slade], 1803 June [3]. (Unknown). W...

Milton, John, 1608-1674

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English poet. From the description of Documents relating to Kensington mortgage, 1651-1700. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122475458 Epithet: poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000297.0x00012e John Milton (1608-1674), the poet. For fuller details of his life and achievements see the Dictionary of National Biography. From the guide to the English translat...

Bennett, William Sterndale, 1816-1875

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William Sterndale Bennett was an English composer, conductor, and teacher of music. He wrote most of his best compositions in Leipzig, where he befriended Mendelssohn and Schumann. He later curtailed composition in favor of education, first as Professor of Music at Cambridge and later as Principal of the Royal Academy of music; he was also conductor of the London Philharmonic. His piano music remains a prime example of Victorian musical tastes. From the description of William Sternda...

Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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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. ...

Littleton, Alfred,

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English music publisher. From the description of Autograph letters signed (4), dated : [London], 1873 and 1899, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1873 Mar. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270668212 ...

Davenport, Francis William, b. 1847.

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Macfarren, Walter, 1826-1905

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English pianist and composer, brother of Sir George Macfarren. From the description of Partially autograph letter signed, dated : [London], to Clement Scott, 1897 June 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270581475 From the description of Autograph letters signed (5), and letters signed (4), dated : [London], to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1874-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270581472 ...

Gyde, Margaret.

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Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851

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J.M.W. Turner was an English artist and member of the Royal Academy. From the description of Brighton Cricket Ground [art original] [ca. 1824?]. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 58463878 Nationality: English. From the description of Rockets and Blue Lights (Close at Hand) to Warn Steamboats of Shoal Water [electronic resource]. 1840. (Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute). WorldCat record id: 222503272 British painter. Fr...

Macfarren, G.A. (George Alexander), 1813-1887

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English composer, professor of Music at Cambridge University and Principal of the Royal Academy of Music. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to John Simon, 1878 Apr. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 770045477 English composer; principal of Royal Academy of Music; professor at Cambridge. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 7 Hamilton Terrace, N.W., [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1876 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2701...

Lucas, Stanley 1834-1903

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English publisher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Philharmonic Society, 62 New Bond Street, W., [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1867 Nov. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125386 ...