Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, ca.1830-1910.

Ames, Winthrop, 1870-1937

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Theatrical manager, producer, director and writer, Winthrop Ames was born on November 25, 1870 into a wealthy and socially prominent family in North Easton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard and began a career in publishing because of his family's strong opposition to a career in theater. In 1904, however, he traveled to Europe to study the "new stagecraft" and on his return became joint manager of the Castle Square Theatre in Boston with Loren F. Deland. This led to his appointment in 1...

Chippendale, Frederick, d.1903.

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Davidge, William Pleater, 1814-1888

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William Pleater Davidge (1814-1888) was an English-born comic actor, dramatist, and author who emigrated to the United States in 1850. His son, William Thomas Davidge (1847-1899) was also a comic actor and was married to actress Maggie Harold Davidge (1852-1907). From the description of William Pleater Davidge collection of photographs, ca. 1867-1922. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 663988546 From the guide to the William Pleater Davidge collection of photographs, ...

Clarke, George, 1840-1906

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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. ...

Wright, Rose Olivia.

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Wright, J. B. (John B.), 1814-

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Stephens, William H. (William Henry)

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Theatre Royal (Norwich, England).

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Daly's Theatre (New York, N.Y.).

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Oxley, John E., b. ca.1800.

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Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City. From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954 American dramatist and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011 From the description of Autograph l...

National Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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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 ...

Hamblin, Billy.

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Gann, Louisa Mary Ann, b.1826.

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Farren, Henry, 1826-1860.

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Park Theatre (New York, N.Y. : Park Row)

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Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.)

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The Boston Theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, opened 11 September 1854 and was the second Boston Theatre in this location, rebuilt after the first structure was razed in 1852. The playhouse was designed by Edward and James Cabot and Jonathan Preston from plans by Henri Noury and it seated 3000. From the guide to the Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.) orchestra music, ca. 1860-1900., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Libr...

Wilmott, John.

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Baldwell, R.

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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...

Gann, James, active 1844

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...

Sedley-Smith, William Henry, 1806-1872.

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Danforth, E.W.

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Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre (New York, N.Y.).

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Everitt, L. H.

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Gilbert, John, 1810-1889

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John Gibbs Gilbert (February 27, 1810 – June 17, 1889) was an American stage actor whose real name was Gibbs. Born in Boston, he made his first appearance there at the Tremont Theatre, in 1828, as Jaffier in Otway's Venice Preserved. His original aim was to be a tragedian, but while on a tour through the South and West, the success of his Sir Anthony Absolute, Master Walter, etc., convinced him that his true bent was for "old men" parts, and he soon became the leading American actor in that l...

Masson, W.C.

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Smith, Charles Manley, 1868-1937

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Transcript of interview by Richard Dunham with Charles L. Smith about the history of Ithaca Gun Company. From the description of Charles L. Smith interview, 1978. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64075268 No biographical information on Charles Smith is available. John Walton (ca. 1738-1783) was born in Virginia. He was a delegate from St. Pauls Parish (Richmond County, Georgia) to the Georgia Provincial Congress, 1775, a member of the Georgia Executive Counc...

Bass, Charles C.

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