Autograph letters signed from Thomas Cooke to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1820-1845.

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Autograph letters signed from Thomas Cooke to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1820-1845.

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The letters mostly concern Mr. Cooke's association with Drury Lane Theatre, as its musical director. On the back of (25) is Weber's bill for copying music, 1819-1820. Also includes one statement signed and 1 piece of paper with 3 signatures. Recipients: Robert W. Elliston, P. Thompson, James Winston, F[rederick Nicholls?] Crouch, R.M., R.B. Peake, J.R. Planche, [J. Weber] and others. Some letters undated.

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Crouch, F. Nicholls

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English composer and cellist; b. in London, 31 July 1808; d. Portland, Me., 18 Aug. 1896; imigrated to the United States in 1849; resided in Richmond, Va., Baltimore, Md., and Portland, Me. From the description of Words and music to Paddy Aroon, an Irish ballad, by F. N. Crouch, 1852. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 304576645 Anglo-American musician and composer; best known for the music to "Kathleen Mavourneen." From the description of F....

Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2706141...

Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880

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English dramatist, librettsit, antiquarian, and costume authority. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 May 1878, to Lewis Wingfield, 1878 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675035 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : East Retford, 8 April 1864, to Mrs. Skeffington Smith, 1864 Apr. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675030 James Robinson Planché, a dramatist, antiquary, and officer of arms, was born in P...

Peake, Richard Brinsley, 1792-1847

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Peake was an English playwright; Henry Phillips was a singer, actor, and musician who performed in Peake's plays. From the description of Compositions, 1842-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80181291 From the guide to the Richard Brinsley Peake compositions, 1842-1844., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Richard Brinsley Peake was a British dramatist. From the description of Richard Brinsley Pea...

Weber, J., 19th cent.

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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...

Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848

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English composer, tenor and musical director. From the description of Partially printed document signed, dated : [London], ca. 3 December 1819, 1819 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270564612 ...

Thompson, P., 19th cent.

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Winston, James, 1779-1843

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English actor and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to W.E. Benke, 1832 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588483 ...

R. M., 19th cent.

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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...