An account of a visit to a neglected genius [manuscript], 1871-1872.

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An account of a visit to a neglected genius [manuscript], 1871-1872.

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By John William Jarvis. Includes a description of a visit to Yorkshire and a few references to Shakespeare. Most of this account seems to have been used when compiling his The glyptic, or Musee phusee glyptic : a scrapbook of jottings from Stratford-on-Avon ... with an attempt at description of Henry Jones's museum, 1875. The first part with some changes appears on p. 101. Also, advertisements for and reviews of The glyptic ..., 1874-1879; 7 autograph letters to Jarvis, 1875-1876, 1904, from Henry Jones, John Williams, the illustrator, Samuel Timmins, J.L. Toole and W.G. Colbourne, 2 photographs (of Jones?), and other papers.

1 v. and 1 folder : ill.

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Jarvis, John William, active 19th century

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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. ...

Toole, John Lawrence, 1830-1906

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Irish actor and theatre manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. Saker, 1856 Nov. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572810 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Gaiety Theatre, Strand," to "My Dear Clayton", [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572802 English actor and manager. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3), dated : [London], 1880-1883, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1880 Mar. 18. ...

Jones, Henry, 1802 or 1803-1890

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Colbourne, William Gardner

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Colbourne was at one time the mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon. From the description of Autograph letters signed from William Gardner Colbourne to various recipients [manuscript], 1883-1914. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 299094239 ...

Williams, John, illustrator, 19th cent.

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Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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