W. S. Lewis collection of W. S. Gilbert manuscripts and letters, 1867-1908.

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W. S. Lewis collection of W. S. Gilbert manuscripts and letters, 1867-1908.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702151875

Contains typescript carbon versions of plays by Gilbert, as well as two letters from Gilbert regarding production of, and royalties on, his plays.

0.20 linear feet (1 box)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8019105

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Lewis, W.S. (Wilmarth Sheldon), 1895-1979

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Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis was born in Alameda, California, on November 14, 1895. He graduated from Yale College in 1918. While at Yale, Lewis was editor of the Lit, and contributed to the Courant and the Record. He served in the army during World War I and in the OSS during World War II. He was a member of many societies and a contributor to multiple magazines, including Atlantic Monthly. He was also an expert and collector of the writings of Horace Walpole, the 18th century English writer. He was ...

Gilbert, W.S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911

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English poet and librettist. From the description of Autograph quotation signed, dated : [London], 14 December 1909, 1909 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270577865 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 10 March 1888, to [Michael Gunn?], 1888 Mar. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873354 Green was an English actor and comedian. Gilbert was an English playwright and humorist best known for his collaboration with Sir Arthur Sull...