Theatrical scrapbook of Adelaide Neilson [manuscript], 1867-1875.

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Theatrical scrapbook of Adelaide Neilson [manuscript], 1867-1875.

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Fan-mail. Numerous references to her unsurpassed acting, particularly in the role of Juliet, both in England and the United States. Also, a few letters to her husband, Philip Henry Lee from various correspondents, poems, printed programs of her Readings, 1870 (leaf 16, 17, 19), a copy of a newspaper criticism (leaf 17), a playbill, 1870 (leaf 19), and a draft of her farewell speech on leaving St. Louis, Mo., [December 1874], (leaf 30). Poems listed in the Folger index of first lines: A fare-thee-well, from quivering lips!; A most rare man is my friend Joe; Alas! that I have never seen; I asked of Fancy that she would inspire; Juliets I've seen, which did not Juliets seem; O, saw you the maid with the soul-beaming eye; Somebody hid in the lane; Uncle Dick's darling was the play; We are longing to see thee,__and lovingly greet thee; Welcome! princess of the stage; What nectar like that sweet-toned voice; When Shakespeare pictured Rosalind; Why am I mute when others sing her praise?

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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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. ...

Lee, Philip Henry, 1838 or 1839-

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Neilson, Adelaide, 1848-1880

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Adelaide Neilson was an English Shakespearean actress. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886279 Adelaide Neilson, on of the most popular and successful 19th century actresses was born in or near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She was born out of wedlock and never knew her father. Her mother married a Mr. Bland and the family settled in Guiseley. The young Lizzie Ann (Miss ...