| Author: | Barrie, James Matthew | ||
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| Address: | 14 Gloucester Walk, Campden Hill, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, Sept., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He is now back in town. Will he have proofs of the 'Professor' to correct? Hare wrote to ask if he had arranged about a comedy with Irving, and whether he could see it. He told Hare of the arrangement and Hare said he had asked Irving to see the play if Irving decided not to produce it. No one shall see it as long as Irving favours it. Toole was only able to offer half the terms Irving mentioned. It would be a rare pleasure to see how 'King Lear' is stage managed at some rehearsal if not against the rules. Barrie has a passion for stage management. He has damaged his writing finger ... | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | With note of answer - sent to Hare before (?). 23/9/92. 'The Professor's Love Story' was finally produced by E.S. Willard in 1894. 'King Lear' was produced at the Lyceum on 10/11/1892. A typewritten transcript is at THM/37/1/32. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/6/318) | ||
| Ref.No: | 250 | ||
| Author: | Barrington, Rutland | ||
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| Address: | Savoy Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1885?] Tues | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A letter of appreciation. He mentions talking to Irving at the Club Concert. When he was at the Olympic at the start of his career his aunt Emily Faithfull got him entrée to the Lyceum and he saw Irving 4 times a week. Now Irving's grim humour and cynicism in 'Satan' excels. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Faust' was first produced at the Lyceum 19/12/1885. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/14) | ||
| Ref.No: | 252 | ||
| Author: | Campbell, Beatrice Stella | ||
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| Address: | Hyde Park Hotel, Albert Gate, London, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1895?], [May?] Thursday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She is giving Sarah Bernhardt a little supper at the hotel that night. Can Irving join them? Mme. Bernhardt is staying at the hotel. Supper at 12. George Wyndham and one or two interesting people are expected. Apologies for short notice. Bernhardt only arrived the previous night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Sarah Bernhardt acted in London from 27th May 1895. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 257 | ||
| Author: | Campbell, Beatrice Stella | ||
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| Address: | 23, Belsize Square, NW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1896], [Oct.?] Wednesday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thought of writing to Mr Hurst to avoid taking advantage of Irving's kindness but she has not been permitted that consideration! A thought is in her mind - Sarah Bernhardt has a proposed fete in her honour in Paris - could Irving organise something similar in London? Sarah B would be most grateful. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Joseph Hurst was the Lyceum box office manager. The Bernhardt celebration was held in Paris on 9th December and Irving sent formal greetings. (See also Letters 245, 6879.) | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 258 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 15A Grafton St, Bond St, W. (written) | ||
| Recipient: | Doran, Emma Mary Harrington Gilbert | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1880, Oct., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for old critique on Macready and Mrs Warner. He understands why Dr Doran preserved the interesting and eloquent record of a famous performance. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written by Louis Austin and signed by Irving. The word "eloquent" is inserted by Irving. The historian John Doran died in 1878. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS Misc. Letters 2 Irving) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5065 | ||
| Author: | Campbell, Gertrude Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | 67, Carlisle Mansions, Victoria, SW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1892, May, 27 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks Irving for quick response. Always wished to see him in 'Richelieu'. Hopes their mutual friend, Coquelin, will be with her in the box at the matinee and that they can come round to thank Irving. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19) | ||
| Ref.No: | 260 | ||
| Author: | Bancroft, Marie Effie | ||
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| Address: | 18, Berkeley Square | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898?], [Feb.], [6] Sun. | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Birthday greetings. She is depressed because she is apart from her husband. They are more necessary to each other as the years go by! | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving's birthday, 6th February was a Sunday in 1881, 1887, 1892, 1898 and 1904. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/13) | ||
| Ref.No: | 277 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | Star & Garter Royal Hotel, Wolverhampton. | ||
| Recipient: | Campbell, Gertrude Elizabeth | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1903, March, 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He is reluctant to enter into public controversy over the Library at Stratford-upon-Avon. Mr Carnegie is a friend of his and he admires his great work. He is sure Carnegie would not want to upset anyone concerning Shakespeare, and that the locality was suggested to him by others. Any change could best be affected by laying the matter privately before Carnegie. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Marked "Private". The philanthropist Andrew Carnegie financed many public libraries. A typewritten transcript is in THM/37/7/2. The letter may date from June. | ||
| Document Holder: | FSL (Reference: MS Y.c.485) | ||
| Ref.No: | 265 | ||
| Author: | Bascomb, William A. | ||
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| Address: | Cosgrove Lodge, Hunstanton, Norfolk | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Sept., 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for his letter and invitation to the Lyceum on 20th. May his wife come? He has played at Sandringham's 'Pinafore' & 'Trial by Jury' and others, and on Tuesday is performing at a Concert in Hunstanton on behalf of the Organ Fund. He is going to 'black up'... Fox is coming to fix him up. He includes a programme. Could Irving send a good luck message? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Charles Fox the theatrical wigmaker & costumier. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/14) | ||
| Ref.No: | 268 | ||
| Author: | Bascomb, William A. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Marlborough House, Pall Mall | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, Oct., 16 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Could he have a box or stall for next Saturday evening? He is anxious that Irving should hear M.P.C. Shorter play the banjo. He has played twice with the Minstrels at St James' Hall. He is going to bring him to the Prince of Wales's notice. Milton Wellings has asked Bascomb to sing at the Meistersingers' matinée on Thursday. Will Irving be there? He could bring Mr Shorter to the Lyceum. Could Irving ask Clement Scott? A message has been received from the Princess. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Milton Wellings was a dramatist and composer. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/14) | ||
| Ref.No: | 269 | ||