Collection of Shakespeareana [manuscript], 19th century.

Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823

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John Philip Kemble (1 February 1757 – 26 February 1823) was a British actor. He was born into a theatrical family as the eldest son of Roger Kemble, actor-manager of a touring troupe. His elder sister Sarah Siddons achieved fame with him on the stage of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His other siblings, Charles Kemble, Stephen Kemble, Ann Hatton, and Elizabeth Whitlock, also enjoyed success on the stage. He was manager of the Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres in London, where his reforms ...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...

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Cooke, George Frederick, 1756-1812

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [New York], to J.H. Payne, [1811] Mar. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270525373 Epithet: actor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000445.0x000101 ...

Smith, Charles Roach, 1807-1890

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Epithet: FSA British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000815.0x00008e ...

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...

Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812

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Edmond Malone, Irish literary scholar and biographer. From the description of Edmond Malone manuscript material : 5 items, 1789-1801 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 727069871 From the guide to the Edmond Malone manuscript material : 5 items, 1789-1801, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Irish-born English scholar, editor, and pioneer in efforts to establish an authentic text and chronology of Shake...

Larpent, John, 1741-1824

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John Larpent was appointed to the post of Examiner of Plays, (the office created by Lord Chamberlain in order to implement the Licensing Act of 1737), in November of 1778 and remained in the office until his death in on Jan. 18, 1824. From the description of Two license books of John Larpent, 1801-1824. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 79371158 John Larpent was appointed to the post of Examiner of Plays, (the office created b...

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. ...

Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873

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English printer and antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Johnwood Park, Dorking, to George Omerod, 1870 Sept. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610437 English printer and antiquarian. From the description of Scrapbook, [18--]. (Bucks County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70959082 ...