| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Star & Garter Royal Hotel, Wolverhampton | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | 18 St Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London | ||
| Date: | [1905], [March], [3] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | They hope he will get away in about 10 days, and slowly reach Falmouth, which is better than going abroad. He agrees. Lloyd-Davis says his improvement is wonderful considering his condition when first seen. Miss Terry came there that day for at least an hour and was in the best of spirits. She was full of a new play by which she would make her star(?). | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was taken ill at Wolverhampton on his final tour; Dr Lloyd-Davies attended him. RL2/6/264 is a large envelope addressed to Stoker at the office at 20 Bedford St, Covent Garden, London, W.C. also postmarked MR 3 05 but with no indication of contents. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/265) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6466 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Star & Garter Royal Hotel, Wolverhampton | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | 20 Bedford St, Covent Garden, London, W.C. | ||
| Date: | [1905], March, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | It would be well to have the private presentation recorded in D.T. [Daily Telegraph] or by Press Ass[ociation]. Enclosed 'post' cutting size would be enough. Stoker will be at another ceremony at Bow Street or he would ask him to come down - perhaps Loveday will be back. The Mayor & Town Clerk are coming there on Wednesday and Irving gives his proposed reply, thanking them for the address and hoping it establishes a precedent for future actors who have deserved the honour through public service. He has a copy if it would be useful. Harry came the day before and has just gone back. If all goes well he leaves there on Monday for Clifton first. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was taken ill at Wolverhampton on his final tour; where he was to have received a public address. The envelope is postmarked MR 6. Stoker's appearance at Bow Street - possibly the Magistrates' Court or Police Station has not been identified. He seems to have been making an application. Harry is Irving's son, H.B. Irving. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/266 (a & b)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6467 | ||
| Author: | Priestley, William Edward Briggs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Jefferson, Joseph | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | New York No.90 (Western Union) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Ldn | ||
| Date: | 1899, April, 17 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Congratulations on Irving's recovery and recent dramatic triumph. Warm welcome awaits him there. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | On the reopening of the Lyceum with 'Robespierre' on 15th April. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/290) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6495 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Wolverhampton | ||
| Recipient: | Brereton, Austin | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1905, March, 1 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Untruthful paragraph in last night's [ ] about London season. No more bulletin necessary. | ||
| Published: | Brereton, Vol.II, p.326. | ||
| Notes: | False press reports after Irving's illness. | ||
| Document Holder: | Pd | ||
| Ref.No: | 6503 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Not known | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, Sept., 12 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | 'I send you a letter which I am very happy to place at your disposal for the purpose of your lecture. You will also find the Shakespeare Commentary of Gervinus very useful. Many thanks for the kindly interest in my health. I am perfectly well and was indeed never so bad or (suffering?) as the newspapers were good enough to make me. Faithfully yours' | ||
| Published: | |||
| Notes: | In Secretary's hand. Signed by Irving | ||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 6509 | ||
| Author: | Alexander, Robert | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | The Eccles Amateur Dramatic Society, Crummock, Eccles | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Oct., 31 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Following custom of keeping Irving posted with the Society's arrangements he sends programme of their last performance which gave satisfaction to their members. The Committee feels regret at Irving's illness and hopes that he will soon be well. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving was President of the Society. With a programme of 'The Magistrate' by A.W. Pinero performed in the Town Hall, Eccles Friday 28 & Saturday 29 October 1898. Irving was suffering from pleurisy in Glasgow. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/308 (i & ii)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5993 | ||
| Author: | Arrowsmith, James Williams | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | J.W. Arrowsmith, Publisher, Bristol | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895, Feb., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving had said to him recently at the Garrick Club he might consider an invitation from Bristol University College to deliver an address on their behalf at Clifton during the year. Arrowsmith informed a meeting of the Council of this the day before. They would be glad if Irving would comply to their request, to be made formally if he requires through their President Dr Percival, Bishop of Hereford or the Chairman Albert Fry. Irving could select the date and would be warmly welcomed by Bristolians and Cliftonians. He sends the College Calendar, p.18 listing the Council. He hopes Irving is fairly well again. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With note by Irving that impossible at present time and by Stoker with thanks, impossible at time but hope some time in future. 1.3.95. Irving was convalescing after influenza and was to tour America later that year. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/311) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6537 | ||
| Author: | Watson, Alfred Edward Thomas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News, 148, Strand, London | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1887, Jan., 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Delighted to dine with Irving on 30th. Ran into theatre other night expecting that Irving was going to 'say something'. He was glad to see him apparently so fit. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/69) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6554 | ||
| Author: | Betty, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | The Betony, Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, S.E. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1895, Feb., 28 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Betty sends warm congratulations on Irving's recovery. "Long may you reign!" | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving's note sends greetings & best wishes to his dear friend - and hearty thanks for his message. With incorrect pencil date 1/3/94. Irving had been away from the Lyceum with influenza. He returned on 2nd March. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/328) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6564 | ||