Autograph letters signed and autograph drafts signed from Charles John Kean to various recipients [manuscript], 1828-1866.

Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860

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English theatrical manager and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 15 August 1846, to Mr. F. Seymour, 1846 Aug. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873190 Epithet: theatrical manager and writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000815.0x0002bc Theater manager. From the description of Letter of Alfred Bunn, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record ...

Morris, George Pope, 1802-1864

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George Pope Morris (October 10, 1802 – July 6, 1864) was an American editor, poet, and songwriter. With Nathaniel Parker Willis, he co-founded the daily New York Evening Mirror by merging his fledgling weekly New-York Mirror with Willis's American Monthly in August 1831. Morris is credited with the longevity the Evening Mirror would enjoy and for giving it a wide scope, covering not only news and entertainment but reviews of the fine arts, editorials, and many original engravings. Morris al...

Harness, William, 1790-1869

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English divine, Shakespeare scholar, intimate friend of Byron in youth. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Mr. Murray, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270505430 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Wm. M. Thackeray, 1846 Feb. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270505439 ...

Godwin, E. W. (Edward William), 1833-1886

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Creyke, Stephen, 1795 or 1796-1883

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Reade, Charles, 1814-1884

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Charles Reade was born in Oxfordshire, and educated at Magdalen College, Oxford; he became a fellow of the college, studied law, and earned a Doctor of Civil Laws degree, although he never practiced law. He wrote numerous plays, often in collaboration with other dramatists, including translations of continentral drama (sometimes without permission). His most successful play was Masks and Faces which, on the advice of actress Laura Seymour, he turned into a novel. He was eventually more successfu...

Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

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Henry Shaw was born in London, and showed artistic ability as a youth. He became an architectural draftsman, illuminator, and engraver, notable for designing or adapting all the decorative elements in Longman's 1864 edition of the New Testament. He was also an antiquarian of note, and published numerous works on the subject, including books on medieval and Elizabethan art and architecture. From the description of Henry Shaw letter to My dear sir, 1863 Feb. 14. (Pennsylvania State Uni...

Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Charles Kean lived at No. 3, Torrington Square, W.C. 1, in 1853-56, according to The London Encyclopaedia, ed. Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert (1983). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Ellen Kean, London, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1853-56? February 12. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694182220 English actress, born Ellen Tree. Married actor Charles Kean, son of Edmund Kean, and toured with his company. Fro...

Wigan, Alfred, 1814-1878

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English actor. From the description of Autograph note signed : [n.p., n.d.], to [Lewis Strange Wingfield?], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679209 ...

Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882

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Benjamin Webster (1797-1882) was an actor, playwright, and theatre manager. Born in Bath, his father was a dancing and fencing master; Webster attended military school, but avoided a proferred commission by running away to become an actor. He eventually reached the stage as a popular actor, dancer, pantomimist, and violinist. He also built and managed the Adelphi Theatre, managed the Haymarket, Olympic, Princess's, St. James, and London Theatres. Webster additionally wrote or adapted numerous pl...

Atkinson, Charles, 19th cent.

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Grey, George, Sir, 1812-1898

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Sir George Grey was Governor of South Australia 1841-1845, New Zealand 1845-1853, Cape Colony 1853-59. He was recalled to England 1859 for encouraging, without special permission, a policy of South African federation, but was later restored to office and was again Govenor of New Zealand 1861-1867. He published works relating to language, topography and the history of New Zealand and Australia. From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1859. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record i...

Ryder, John, 1814-1885

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Jones, J. S. (Joseph Stevens), 1811-1877

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Epithet: writer of plays British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000564.0x000299 ...

Donne, William Bodham, 1807-1882

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Kean, Mary, 1779-1849

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Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904

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British painter and sculptor. From the description of Letters, ca. 1859-1903. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 82976979 English painter and sculptor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Little Holland House [London], to professor Knight, 1895 July 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270660957 From the description of Autograph postcard signed : [n.p.], addressed to Professor Knight, 1902 July 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 27...

Hill, Charles, theatrical manager

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Grieve, Thomas, 1799-1882

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Painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Kings Theatre, Haymarket, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270501553 John Henderson Grieve was born in 1770, of Scottish origin, and came originally from Perth. He worked as a scene-painter in minor London theatres and from 1794 was also employed by Richard Brinsley Sheridan at Drury Lane. By 1817, he was working in theatres in Covent Garden where he remained apart from two spells at Drury Lane from 1835 to 183...

Everett, George, 1823 or 1824-1881

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Hackett, James Henry, 1800-1871

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Early American character actor. From the description of Letters : New York and Philadelphia to George Peabody, 1863 Feb, 3, 10, 23. (Boston Public Library). WorldCat record id: 39472713 Epithet: actor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001109.0x0003ac American actor, comedian. From the description of Letter: Adelphi Hotel, [England?], to [Sheridan?] Muspratt, 1851 Mar. 5. (Abraham ...

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...

Normanby, Constantine Henry Phipps, Marquess of, 1797-1863

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 250 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000342.0x00003a Title: Baron Mulgrave (1767) British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000342.0x000012 ...

Murray, Henry Leigh, 1820-1870

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Vining, George James, 1824-1875

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Chart, Thomas Rentle, 1831 or 1832-1875

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Byrne, Oscar, 1795-1867

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Cook, John Douglas, 1808?-1868

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Epithet: journalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000445.0x0000a2 ...

Cullenford, William, 1797-1874

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Morgan, Lady, (Sydney), 1783-1859

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Sydney Morgan, née Owneson, Lady Morgan, Irish-born novelist and socialite. From the guide to the Sydney Morgan, Lady Morgan manuscript material : 22 items, 1809-1858, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Sydney Owenson Morgan, Irish novelist, published her first volume of verse in March 1801 and her most famous novel, The wild Irish girl, in 1806. She married surgeon Sir Thomas Charles Morgan on 20 January 1812. They moved...

Harley, John Pritt, 1786-1858

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English actor and singer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1823 Sept. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270503997 From the description of Autograph signature : for Mr. Harry B. Tavery, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270508272 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Garrick, 1851 Jun. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270499442 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Theatre Royal, Dr...

Reeves, Sims, 1818-1900

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British singer. From the description of Autograph letters signed : Grange Mount, Upper Norwood ; and elsewhere, to Arthur Sullivan, 1869 Dec. 13 to 1897 May 17, a dn 1 undated letter. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125357 English tenor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 22 July 1858, to [Mr. William Sterndale? Bennett], 1858 July 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675918 From the description of Clipped signature, da...

Addison, Edward P., 1809-1874

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Dublin, 20 August 1864, to [Lewis Strange Wingfield?], 1864, 20 August. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270680429 ...

Taunton, T. H.

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Forster, John, 1812-1876

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John Forster was born and raised in Newcastle by Unitarian parents, and educated at Cambridge and London's Inner Temple. He became an important literary critic and editor, and wrote numerous books of his own, notably several biographies. Forster's greatest contribution may have been as literary adviser and advocate for some of the key authors of his day, including Tennyson, Browning, Dickens, and Carlyle. His support, advice, and promotion of authors and writing helped define Victorian taste. Fo...

Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904

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British painter and sculptor. From the description of Letters, ca. 1859-1903. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 82976979 English painter and sculptor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Little Holland House [London], to professor Knight, 1895 July 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270660957 From the description of Autograph postcard signed : [n.p.], addressed to Professor Knight, 1902 July 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 27...

Knight, John Prescott, 1803-1881

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English portrait painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to C. B. Bowman, 1841 Apr. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270488367 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to "My dear Phillips", 1842 Feb. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270488386 English painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Mr. Robinson, 1864 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270846320 From the des...

Meadows, Drinkwater, 1799-1869

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Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862

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Epithet: dramatist; of Add MS 42712 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x000138 Anglo-Irish dramatist and actor. From the description of James Sheridan Knowles letter to unidentified recipient [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 181587980 Irish actor and author. From the description of Autograph letters signed (7) : Aberfoyle, Loch Ard Lodge, and Torq...

Cole, John William, -1870

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1942 International Representative from UAW Local 50. From the description of John Cole papers, 1942. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32320808 ...

Kenney, Charles Lamb, 1821-1881

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Epithet: writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000698.0x0001e7 English journalist and author of French birth. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 23 December 1873, to [Joseph] Bennett, 1873 Dec. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578818 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 27 December [n.y.], to J[ames] W[illiam] D[avison], [n...

Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...

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...

Lambert, Spencer, 1826 or 1827-1872

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Mathews, Charles James, 1803-1878

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Charles James Mathews, English actor and playwright. He was the son of Charles Mathews, the English comedic actor. From the description of Charles James Mathews manuscript material : 1 item, 1860 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730085 English comedian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], [no year] Feb. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270636963 Charles James Thomas was an English actor and manager. He was born ...

Kean, Mary, 1779-1849

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Bartley, George, 1782-1858

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. [Henry] Sudlow, 1852 Mar. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270671997 English actor, also prominent in America. From the description of George Bartley letters, 1819-1836. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936497 ...

Chorley, Henry Fothergill, 1808-1872

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English music critic, writer, and lyricist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to "Dear friend", "Saturday morning" [1863 Jan. 24]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270127153 British journalist, music critic, and librettist. From the description of Autograph letters signed : 13 Eaton Place West; and elsewhere, to Arthur Sullivan, 1863 Sept. 19 and 1866 Mar. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125542 Henry Fothergill Chorley, English journa...

Beauclerk, Henrietta Mary, -1887

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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. ...

Kenney, Rosa, active 19th century

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Gye, Frederick, 1810-1878

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English theatre manager. From the description of Autograph document signed by Gye and Edward Tyrrell Smith, dated : London, 19 August 1854, 1854 Aug. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578471 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, 29 April 1876, to R[ichard] Peyton, 1876 Apr. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578466 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London?], 9 August 1854, to E[dward] T[yrrell] Smith, 1854 Au...

Brooks, Samuel, 19th cent.

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...

Ellis, George Cressall, 1809-1875

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George Cressall Ellis was an English actor, prompter, stage manager, and stage director. He worked at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London), as well as many other theaters. From the description of George Cressall Ellis promptbook for Beaux' stratagem, 1867. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 701616961 ...

Leclercq, Charles, -1895

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Marston, Westland, 1819-1890

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Newcastle, Henry Pelham, Duke of, 1811-1864

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Secretary for War and the Colonies, 1852-1854; Colonial Secretary, 1859-1864. From the description of Correspondence [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225757484 ...

Phipps, C. B. (Charles Beaumont), 1801-1866

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Court official. From the description of Autograph letter written on behalf of Queen Victoria : Buckingham Palace, to Charles Dickens, 1857 July 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270532340 From the description of Autograph letter written on behalf of Princess Frederick William : Buckingham Palace, to Charles Dickens, 1860 Mar. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 438072011 From the description of Autograph letter written on behalf of Queen Victoria and Princess Frederi...

Chapman, Pattie, 1829 or 1830-1912

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Salvini, Tommaso, 1829-1915

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Italian actor. From the description of Letter : Philadelphia, to John Sartain, 1883 Apr. 4. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28489397 From the description of Autograph sentiment signed, dated : Brooklyn, 6 February 1883, 1883, 6 February. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270668694 Actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Ontignono, 1870 Aug. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270634102 Italian tragedian. From the...

Talfourd, Rachel, active 19th century

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Holmes, E. T. (Edwin T.), active 19th century

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Buchanan, David, 1779-1848

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Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879

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English comedian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p.], 23 January [n.y], to E.T. [i.e. Edward Tyrrell Smith], [n.y.] Jan. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270673876 John Baldwin Buckstone (1802-1879), British comic actor and playwright, manager of Haymarket Theater in 1853-1856. From the description of List of plays by John Baldwin Buckston and his letter to "My Dear Sir," 1841 and 1853. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Bot...

Angelo, Henry, 1780-1852

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