| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | [Glasgow] | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | 18 St Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London | ||
| Date: | [1898], [Nov.], [23] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | This seems a lot of bluff on Irving's (Innis's?) part. Did George Lewis ever insert advert he had talked of in 'Times', that they had no interest in pantomime & Stevens contract was off. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Envelope postmark: NO 23 98. Stevens may be Victor Stevens who appeared in pantomime at the Lyceum. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/229) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6427 | ||
| Author: | Rowbotham, W. Lincoln | ||
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| Address: | 22, Silvester Road, Dulwich | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1899, June, 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A fortnight before asked favour of an order for 'Robespierre' for an old friend from Sadler's Wells Theatre. When possible would be glad to know if the request has arrived. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Pencilled note on letter. 'Thanks enclosed 13/6'. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/22) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6442 | ||
| Author: | Seymour, Charles Gilmore | ||
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| Address: | 253, Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [New York] | ||
| Date: | 1903, Nov,, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Some weeks ago Seymour went to Sarony to pose for some new photos; when he had finished he put on the enclosed facial make-up as an experiment. He has tried for 15 years to get as close as possible to Irving in appearance.This is the result - he is very proud of it. Hopes Irving is in good health. His son, named after Irving, is doing well. Hopes to be able to come round after 'Waterloo' and pay his compliments. | ||
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| Notes: | Photo not with letter. Enclosed with letter press cuttings of Seymour who imitated many actors, including Irving, in vaudeville performances in the States. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6461 | ||
| Author: | Ruff, John Pinn | ||
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| Address: | Maidenhead Amateur Histrionic Club | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Date: | 1895, July, 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Encloses list of the toasts for the dinner on 30th with names of Proposers and Responders to lay before Sir Henry. Also sending copy of the Records of the Club for the last 21 years so that Sir Henry has a correct account of what the Club has done. | ||
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| Notes: | See Letter 6458. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/24) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6459 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | c/o Sir Henry Irving, 20 Bedford St, Covent Garden, London, W.C. | ||
| Date: | [1904], Dec., 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A press cutting from the 'Daily Telegraph' 31.12.04 annotated in ink by Irving that this is amusing - the only exception the paper has ever made placing Music Hall in Theatre column. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In a hotel envelope, postmarked DE 31 04. The cutting announces the Lyceum opening that day with "high-class variety entertainment" at 2.30, 6.30 & 9.00. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/259) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6464 | ||
| Author: | Priestley, William Edward Briggs | ||
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| Address: | Mayor's Parlour, Town Hall, Bradford | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Sheffield] | ||
| Date: | 1905, Oct., 3 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Very pleased to know that Irving is coming to Bradford next week; regret that it may be his last visit. Some of Bradford's prominent citizens are invited to lunch at the Town Hall on Wednesday to show their appreciation of Irving's great work. Priestley wishes to assure Irving that all will be done for his comfort and that no strain will be put upon him. Apologies for inviting friends before communication with Irving but time was short. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving attended the luncheon on Wed 11th October 1905, two days before his death. Though short of breath and looking desperately ill he spoke well. His theme was 'The Need for Municipal Theatres'. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/11) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6469 | ||
| Author: | Provenzal, Aristide | ||
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| Address: | 14 Via della Pace, Leghorn, Italy | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1881, March, 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Provenzal understands that Irving has been playing 'The Cup' for some time. Provenzal believes that this is substantially a translation from the Italian of a drama entitled 'Camma' written by the late Professor Guiseppe Montanelle; Provenzal holds the copyright. Some time since he prevented Ristori from playing without his consent. He is not desirous of taking legal action but must insist on his rights as owner of the copyright. Open to any reasonable arrangments. | ||
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| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/12 (1)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6471 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
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| Address: | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Provenzal, Aristide | ||
| Address: | [Leghorn] | ||
| Date: | 1881, March, 26 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Mr Irving desires him to express regret that Provenzal has been so curiously misinformed with regards to 'The Cup' and his asserted rights therein. The play is the work of 'our poet Tennyson' and has nothing in common with that of Signor Montanelli (sic) except that the story of both plays is taken from Plutarch - a source where Shakespeare drew certain of his plots. | ||
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| Notes: | Copy in Stoker's hand of letter sent to Provenzal. See Letter 6471. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/12 (2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6472 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Hôtel Métrople. Whitby | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1905], [Aug.?], [6?] Sunday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He has heard that Ledger's son is an invalid & consumptive. Is that so? There may be two sons - or this is an exaggeration. But wants to inform Stoker. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Edward Ledger, editor of 'The Era'. This might also be a second letter of 30th July. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/261) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6474 | ||
| Author: | Inglis | ||
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| Address: | Stockton [on] Tees | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Ldn | ||
| Date: | 1899, April, 24 9.33 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Telegram read at Shakespeare Dinner and toast of Irving's health drunk enthusiastically. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/293) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6498 | ||