Theater
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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 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
Autograph letters signed from William Winter to various recipients
Collection
Identifier: W56548
Abstract
Letters from William Winter to various recipients, most concerning theater life and people of the late 19th and early 20th century, both in England and America.
Dates:
1864-1917