Henry W. Lucy letters, 1893-1912.

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Henry W. Lucy letters, 1893-1912.

The collection consists of two letters: to Dear Sir Donald, 14 Nov. 1893, inviting him to dinner to meet John Morley; to Mrs. Patrick Campbell, 13 June 1912, relating that he met Bella Donna at St. James Theatre, saying it was a fine part splendidly acted, signed Toby M.P.

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Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir, 1845-1924

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Henry W. Lucy was a British writer and philanthropist. Born in Lancashire, he worked as a reporter before moving to London. He continued his career as a journalist for the Daily News and later The Observer; he was also on the staff of Punch, using the pseudonym Toby M.P. He wrote some fiction, but was chiefly a political writer and reporter, known especially for manuals of Parliamentary procedure. He started the Lucy Trusts to provide financial aid for writers, and was knighted in 1909. ...

Campbell, Patrick, Mrs., 1865-1940

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Campbell, whose maiden name was Beatrice Stella Tanner, was an English actress. Von Zastrow was an actress as well. From the description of Mrs. Patrick Campbell letters to Bertha von Zastrow, 1902-1939 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 705558265 Beatrice Stella Cornwallis-West, known by her stage name as Mrs. Patrick Campbell, was a noted English stage actress, who remained popular for over 40 years. She created many classic roles, including Eliza Dooli...