Papers of Joseph Parker Norris [manuscript], 1876-1879

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Papers of Joseph Parker Norris [manuscript], 1876-1879

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/428976639

(1) and (2) are autograph letters signed from Norris to Ingleby. (1) dated November 24, 1876; discusses Ingleby's chapter on "The portraiture of Shakespeare" and the Stratford Bust; (2) dated July 14, 1879 ; mentions the Epitome; discusses a portrait of Shakespeare and the idea that it may be a portrait of Ben Jonson. Norris' address appears on (1) and (2) as: 204 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, U.S.A. (3) a "List of books privately printed by, or published for J.O. Phillipps (né Halliwell) in the "Shakespearean Library" of J. Parker Norris, no. 204 South Seventh Street, Philadelphia, United States"; (4) and (5) are two newspaper clippings of the same article on Shakespeare portraits by J. Parker Norris, from The daily evening telegraph, Philadelphia, dated Monday, November 17, 1873. "With compliments of J. Parker Norris, 204 South 7th Street, Philadephia, United States" is handwritten at the top of both clippings. (6) and (7) are each one printed catalog description of Shakespeare portraits (2 leaves each).

7 items ; 21 x 13 cm to 32 x 25 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7482681

Folger Shakespeare Library

Related Entities

There are 5 Entities related to this resource.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qk86d3 (person)

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. ...

Norris, Joseph Parker, 1847-1916

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6m332r8 (person)

J.P. Norris was editor of the American Bibliopolist. From the description of Letters to J.P. Norris, editor, from F.J. Furnivall and J. Crosby [manuscript], 1877. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 416491440 ...

Ingleby, C.M. (Clement Mansfield), 1823-1886

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zp4824 (person)

Sometimes Ingleby's family wrote his letters for him. From the description of Autograph letters signed from Clement Mansfield Ingleby, Ilford, Essex and elsewhere, to various recipients [manuscript], 1856-1883. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 461317893 ...

Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jd4vkd (person)

Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sj1p95 (person)

English writer and librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, to J. Harrison, 1868 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665313 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, and lexicographer. From the description of Correspondence, 1849-1892. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34367915 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, lexicographer, and critic. From the description of Correspondence, with W...