Lita Smith diary of Drury Lane, 1916.

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Lita Smith diary of Drury Lane, 1916.

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The collection consists of a diary of Drury Lane by Lita Smith, dated 1916 and contained in 5 volumes. The diary details the history of the national playhouse in London, England, from its opening in 1809 to 1869. Two appendices, in volumes 4 and 5, include biographies of every actor who was a Lane player.

1 linear foot (5 volumes)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8153242

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Smith, Lita

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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...