| Author: |
Chevalier, Muriel Ada V.
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1884-c.1964 fan |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
[1903], [May], [1?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She thanks Irving for getting her seats for the first night of 'Dante'. She would like to use his words: "thanks, thanks - ever thanks". He gave her great pleasure and his portrayal of Dante will be cherished in her memory among the parts she has seen him play. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
A pencil draft, with several other barely legible drafts, including one from Henry Chevalier |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: Brereton Collection, Gift of Miss Chevalier) |
| Ref.No: |
8600 |
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| Author: |
Ravogli, Sofia
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1855-1910 Italian soprano |
| Address: |
Bentinck Mansions, Bentinck Street, W |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1903, May, 1 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Great praise and thanks for Irving's performance of 'the Divine Dante'. He recreated the paintings she knows in Florence. His voice was magnificent, touching and clear. She cannot express what she feels in English. In Italian she kisses his hand with devotion. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/35) |
| Ref.No: |
3174 |
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| Author: |
Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
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1847-1912 author, Acting Manager at the Lyceum |
| Address: |
20, Bedford Street, W.C. |
| Recipient: |
Russell-Cotes, Sir Merton
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1835-1921 hotelier, fan, collector |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1903, May, 1 |
| Document Type: |
Letter |
| Content Summary: |
Irving will have a box reserved for him and Mrs Russell-Cotes, but he returns his cheque as Irving hopes he will be a guest. |
| Published: |
M. Russell-Cotes, Home and Abroad, 1921, Vol.2, p.784. |
| Notes: |
For 'Dante'. |
| Document Holder: |
Pd |
| Ref.No: |
4721 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W |
| Recipient: |
Brereton, Austin
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1862-1922 biographer, theatre historian, manager |
| Address: |
13 York Chambers, Adelphi |
| Date: |
[1903?], [May?], [3?] Sunday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Can Brereton look in the next morning about 11.30? It would save time. He will be glad to know that 'Dante' is triumphant. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
With hand delivered envelope.'Dante' opened on 30th April 1903. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(2)) |
| Ref.No: |
1429 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W |
| Recipient: |
Russell-Cotes, Sir Merton
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1835-1921 hotelier, fan, collector |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1903, May, 4 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He is delighted that 'Dante' pleased them and hopes they may be induced to come again. Greeting to Mrs Russell-Cotes. |
| Published: |
M. Russell-Cotes, Home and Abroad, 1921, Vol.2 (facsimile). |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
Pd |
| Ref.No: |
4722 |
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