Collection of papers relating to Thomas King [manuscript], 1759-1806.

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Collection of papers relating to Thomas King [manuscript], 1759-1806.

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Contents: receipts of payments from Drury Lane Theatre to King, 1782-1786, a copy of the account between the Proprietors of Drury Lane Theatre and Mr. King at the close of the season, June 1800, sent by R. Peake, April 16, 1801; newspaper clippings and notes on King and his career by James Winston; biographical sketches removed from The Monthly Mirror, November, 1803 (2 copies), The [Gentleman's Magazine], 1805 and elsewhere. Also, several notes and newspaper clippings on Mrs. King.

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King, Mary, 1730-1813

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Winston, James, 1773-1843

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Per note with collection: James Winston (1823-1892) arrived in Oregon City from Richmond, Virginia, in 1846, a young man of 21 years of age. From the guide to the James Winston letter to Louis Dement, 1891, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) James Winston (1773-1843) was an English actor and manager of several minor London theaters. He also worked as a theater architect and served as the secretary of the Garrick Club from its inception in 1831 until his death. Over...

King, Thomas, 1730-1805

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Actor-manager of Drury Lane. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to William Powell, 1800 May 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270488297 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Theatre" [Drury Lane, London], to an unidentified recipient [possibly one of the Sheridans], 1787 Sept. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270489886 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : London?, to David Garrick...

Drury Lane Theatre

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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use. From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833 From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of...