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Newdigate family collection of newsletters
Collection
Identifier: N49649
Abstract
Largely English MS newsletters, dating from 1674 to 1715, received and compiled by the Newdigate family of Arbury Hall in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The letters cover a diverse range of topics, but are mainly concerned with contemporary domestic and Continental news.
Dates:
1673/1674-1715
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Nichols family papers relating chiefly to The gentleman's magazine
Collection
Identifier: N53446
Abstract
Printed and manuscript material, including proofs, letters, reviews, clippings, poems, obituaries, announcements, and business papers, relating to The Gentleman's Magazine.
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1830-1860; 1778 to 1873
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
North family collection of letters and papers relating to Tate Wilkinson, Mrs. Siddons, and the North family of York
Collection
Identifier: N67436
Abstract
Collection of material relating to Tate Wilkinson (1739-1803), his descendants, and the York Theatre, especially the Siddons acting family; 2 scrapbooks of theatrical engravings including several York playbills; 5 letters to Wilkinson; 10 letters between H.G.I. Siddons and Mary North concerning North's collection of Siddons memorabilia; 2 commonplace books of Anne and Jane Wilkinson; photographs and silhouettes of members of the Wilkinson and Siddons families, and other miscellaneous...
Dates:
1732-1955
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey
Collection
Identifier: M67567
Abstract
Consists of papers collected by the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey, dealing largely with: the Offices of the Tents and of the Revels under Sir Thomas Cawarden (d.1559); property in Blackfriars, London, owned by Cawarden and later by his executor, Sir William More (1520-1600); and the activities, personal and governmental, of Cawarden, Sir William, and Sir George More (1553-1632). Also includes 14 autograph letters signed from John Donne (1573-1631), as well as the official and personal...
Dates:
1489 - 1682; Majority of material found within 1538 - 1630
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Collection of political and parliamentary documents
Collection
Identifier: P65737
Abstract
Compiled by several people, this collection of political and parliamentary documents contains speeches; letters and petitions (including to Elizabeth I, Queen of England and James I, King of England); reports of famous trials; notes on the history of England (covering from the time of William the Conqueror through the Commonwealth), France (particularly the Huguenots and the death of Henry I, Duke of Guise), and Spain (including the West Indies and Central America); Anglo relations with the...
Dates:
compiled circa 1550-circa 1650
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of the Rattray family of Craighall
Collection
Identifier: R38373
Abstract
Contains primarily incoming correspondence to the Lairds of Craighall including David Rattray, James Rattray and Patrick Rattray. Correspondents include, but are not limited to: William Fullerton of Fullerton; David Leslie, Lord Newark; Patrick Lyon, Earl of Kinghorne; and John Ogilvy of Balfour. Also includes incoming correspondence to the Ladies of Craighall, outgoing correspondence from the Lairds, and some miscellaneous correspondence relating to the Rattray's of Craighall, as well as a...
Dates:
1593-1699
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of the Rich family
Collection
Identifier: R53443
Abstract
Contains family and estate papers of the Rich family of Mulbarton, Norfolk, and of Roos Hall and Ashman's Hall, Suffolk, principally of: Sir Edwin Rich (1594-1675); Sir Charles Rich (ca. 1619-1677); Sir Robert Rich (1648-1699); as well as of: Sir Edwin Rich (d. 1640); Richard Rich (1597-1676); Lady Elizabeth Rich (ca. 1623-1694); Lady Mary Rich (d. 1714); Civel Rich (d. 1716); Sir Robert Rich (1685-1768); and Charles Rich (ca. 1731-1808). The papers primarily consist of correspondence,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1649-1715; 1485-ca. 1820
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Letters from Sarah Siddons to various recipients
Collection
Identifier: S53548
Abstract
Letters collected from various sources. Includes autograph letters signed or initialed by Sarah Siddons, many of which include her opinions of Shakespeare's plays and her own acting abilities.
Dates:
1783-1820
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of Richard Smith
Collection
Identifier: S65753
Abstract
Contains fair copies, drafts, and notes in the hand of Richard Smith. Consists of writings and notes on the Bishops and Archibishops of England, Christ's descent into hell, a collection of short essays on religious and secular topics, rites and ceremonies of the church (presumably the Church of England), and indulgences.
Dates:
1633-1670
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Stratford and Warwickshire References in the Art, Manuscript, and Scrapbook Collections
Collection
Identifier: S77937
Abstract
This finding aid provides descriptive entries for all manuscripts in the Folger collection that mention Stratford-on-Avon or Warwickshire. The guide also identifies the hands of writers and copyists, provides full identification of mentioned names, and cross-references Folger manuscripts with copies at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Dates:
ca. 1560 - ca. 1930
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
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