Papers of John Philip Kemble [manuscript], 1782-ca. 1830.

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Papers of John Philip Kemble [manuscript], 1782-ca. 1830.

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Contents: a memorandum concerning the sale of his theatrical wardrobe to Covent Garden Theatre, May, 1817, signed by Kemble and Henry Harris; a note, ca. 1823, written after Kemble's death concerning his shares of Covent Garden; an autograph, 1807. Also, a note stating the receipts of Kemble's benefit June 10, 1816; two invitations to Kemble's farewell dinner, June 27, 1817, one issued to Paul Munn and bearing the signature of Charles Kemble; a copy, in Kemble's hand, of part of a letter to John Paston (1421-1466) from his wife, 1450, concerning the murder of the Duke of Suffolk; and lines written by Kemble to Elizabeth (Younge) Pope, a poem copied by him (The passions), 1782, articles from periodicals and other items.

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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 ...

Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854

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British actor, theater manager, and playwright. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Dickens, 1854 Mar. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270485468 Charles Kemble (1775-1854) was a British actor and younger brother of John Philip Kemble. From the description of Letter by Charles Kemble to Alexander Murray, 1823. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 80909948 Irish-English actor....

Harris, Henry, -1839

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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...

Paston, Margaret, 1423-1484

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Munn, Paul Sandby, 1773-1845

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Pope, Elizabeth, ca. 1740-1797

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Paston, John, 1421-1466

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Epithet: son of Sir William Paston, Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001300.0x0002dc ...

Suffolk, William de la Pole, Duke of, 1396-1450

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