Autograph letters signed from Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts to various people [manuscript], 1874-1895.

Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912

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Bram (Abraham) Stoker (b. November 8, 1847, Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland-d. April 20, 1912, London, England), studied at Dublin's Trinity College. He took a civil service job, but found it unsatisfying and moonlighted as an unpaid theatre critic. His affection for the theatre led to a partnership with Henry Irving, managing London's Lyceum Theatre. While managing the theatre, Stoker wrote consistently, publishing popular adventure and horror stories as well as non-fiction. Today, he is almost exclu...

Williams, Mr., 19th cent.

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Gurney, Russell, 1804-1878

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Russell Gurney was recorder of London and a Member of Parliament. Claims by the U.S. for damages to several ships were assessed by a group including Gurney under the May, 1987 Treaty of Washington. From the description of ALS, [1873?] March 25, Washington, [D.C.] to Arthur Mills. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 38934630 ...

Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina

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Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906), English philanthropist. She was the daughter of Sir Francis Burdett and became one of the most famous heiresses in the 1830's and counted many famous literary people among her friends. She was the model for Adriana in Disraeli's novel Endymion and Charles Dickens served as a guide to her investment in charitable causes. From the description of Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1838-1896 (New York Public Libra...

Northbrook, Mrs. 19th cent.

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