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Manuscripts in the William Henderson collection of playbills, etc.

 Collection
Identifier: H46347
Abstract The William Henderson collection of playbills, etc. consists of varied materials (chiefly playbills) concerning music on the British stage, Shakespeare, stage adaptations of Waverley, and Scottish plays, assembled by the music printer and composer William Henderson. This finding aid describes only the manuscript content in the larger collection. The manuscript content includes numerous autograph letters of 19th century authors, poets, artists, composers,...
Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1801-1889; approximately 1750-1889 (bulk 1801-1889)

Letters of Charles Kean

 Collection
Identifier: K43343
Abstract

Letters collected from various sources. Includes autograph letters signed or initialed by Charles Kean. Topics of these letters include Kean's opinions on Shakespeare, acting theory, and theater management, as well as more personal matters such as his engagement and marriage to Ellen Kean and comparisons of his own success as an actor to his father's success.

Dates: 1828-1866

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

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

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

Letters from the Privy Council

 Collection
Identifier: P75894
Abstract

Privy Council letters mainly concerning troops and provisions for English garrisons in Ireland.

Dates: 1545-1621

Papers of the Rattray family of Craighall

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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

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

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

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

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Names
Collier, John Payne, 1789-1883 5
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 5
England and Wales. Privy Council 4
Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889 4
Ebsworth, Joseph Woodfall, 1824-1908 3
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Leslie, Elsie, 1881-1966 3
Winter, William, 1836-1917 3
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 2
Balmanno, Robert, 1780-1861 2
Bancroft, Richard, 1544-1610 2
Bliss, Philip, 1787-1857 2
Chappell, W. (William), 1809-1888 2
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 2
Chorley, Henry Fothergill, 1808-1872 2
Covent Garden Theatre 2
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 2
Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899 2
Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869 2
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 2
England and Wales. Parliament 2
England and Wales. Royal Navy 2
Forster, John, 1812-1876 2
Furness, Horace Howard, 1833-1912 2
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905 2
James II, King of England, 1633-1701 2
Jervis, Swynfen, 1797-1867 2
Jesse, Edward, 1780-1868 2
Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862 2
Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl of, 1532?-1588 2
Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873 2
Madden, Frederic, 1801-1873 2
Nichols, J. B. (John Bowyer), 1779-1863 2
Rimbault, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1816-1876 2
Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849 2
Shrewsbury, Gilbert Talbot, Earl of, 1552-1616 2
Siddons, Sarah , 1755-1831 2
Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 2
Winter, Charles, 1800-1878 2
Winter, Elizabeth C. (Elizabeth Campbell), 1841-1922 2
Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929 2
Young, Robert, 1927-2008 2
Abbot, George, 1562-1633 1
Addison, Edward P., 1809-1874 1
Alleyn, Edward, 1566-1626 1
Andrewes, Lancelot, 1555-1626 1
Angelo, Henry, 1780-1852 1
Arber, Edward, 1836-1912 1
Arlington, Henry Bennet, Earl of, 1618-1685 1
Arran, Dorothy Butler, Countess of, -1716 1
Arundel, Henry Fitz Alan, Earl of, 1512-1580 1
Ashman's Hall (England) 1
Atkinson, Charles, active 19th century 1
Bacon, Delia Salter, 1811-1859 1
Bacon, Nathaniel, 1547-1622 1
Bacon, Nicholas, Sir, 1509-1579 1
Bagot family 1
Bagot, Richard, approximately 1530-1597 1
Bagot, Walter, 1557?-1623 1
Bailey , William H. , Sir (William Henry), 1838-1913 1
Bailey, James W. 1
Baltimore, George Calvert, Baron, 1580?-1632 1
Banbury, William Knollys, Earl of, 1547-1632 1
Barlow, Edward (treasurer) 1
Barry, Henry, 1807-1881 1
Bartley, George, 1782-1858 1
Baverstock, E. J., 19th century 1
Beauclerk, Henrietta Mary, -1887 1
Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802 1
Belasco, David, 1853-1931 1
Bell and Daldy 1
Bell, George, 1814-1890 1
Bennet, Robert, 1605-1683 1
Bennet, William, 1611 or 1612- 1
Bennett, Mrs. (Anna Maria), -1808 1
Bennett, W. C. (William Cox), 1820-1895 1
Berkshire, Francis Norris, Earl of, 1579-1622 1
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 1
Booth, John, 1584?-1659 1
Booth, John, 1641-1698 1
Booth, Thomas, 1646- 1
Booth, William, 1602- 1
Botfield, Beriah, 1807-1863 1
Bracebridge, Charles Holte, 1799-1872 1
Bradbourne family 1
Bradbourne, Anthony, active 1590 1
Bradbourne, Elizabeth, active 1575-1600 1
Bradbourne, Humphrey, -1581 1
Bradbourne, William, active 1581-1600 1
Bradshaw, John, 1602-1659 1
Brassington, William Salt, 1859-1939 1
Bristol, John Digby, Earl of, 1580-1654 1
Bromley, Thomas, approximately 1530-1587 1
Brooks, Samuel, 19th cent. 1
Broughton, Richard, -1604 1
Brown, Henry, 19th cent. 1
Brown, James H. (James Hutchinson), -1897 1
Brown, T. Allston (Thomas Allston), 1836-1918 1
Brown, Viola R. Winter (Viola Rosamund Winter), 1881-1970 1
Bruce, John, 1802-1869 1
Brushfield, T.N. (Thomas Nadauld), 1828-1910 1
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