| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Godwin, George
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1813-1888 architect, editor, social scientist |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1878, [Sept.?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter |
| Content Summary: |
A partial study of the National Theatre question. It is desirable, as monetary success dictates at present, and its aim should be an ideal standard above average contemporary taste. State subsidy is dangerous when institutions are free. A National Theatre should have secure basis as a corporation, and be large, elastic and independent. It should attempt every worthy branch of histrionic art, thus involving many individuals. It must establish itself by its own efforts until successful enough to be given State recognition. A massive task but success bringing great benefits. |
| Published: |
George Godwin below. |
| Notes: |
A reply to an inquiry from George Godwin, read out in his paper to the Social Science Congress in Cheltenham in October 1878, and published as part of 'On the desirability of obtaining a National Theatre not wholly controlled by the prevailing popular taste', Wyman & Sons, 1878. |
| Document Holder: |
Pd |
| Ref.No: |
7417 |
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| Author: |
Brown, Hannah
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neé Meredith,
d.1878 governess then companion of Angela Burdett Coutts |
| Address: |
Selsdon |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1878, Sept., 5 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4+ p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She is better than usual. Irving's telegrams are so dear. The enclosure just received. She is glad about Mr Hayes. She lists the visiting members of the Brigade and talks of her dog Pet. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Written partly by Hannah Brown, and from p.3 from dictation by Baroness Burdett-Coutts. Not signed and probably incomplete. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7) |
| Ref.No: |
686 |
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| Author: |
Brown, Hannah
>>
neé Meredith,
d.1878 governess then companion of Angela Burdett Coutts |
| Address: |
Selsdon |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1878, Sept, 8(?) |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She sends thanks. She will soon be able to send more news but at present is not up to it. The Baroness does not think of leaving until the end of the next month. She refers to Birmingham, &c. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Written by Hannah Brown and barely legible. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7) |
| Ref.No: |
687 |
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| Author: |
Brown, Hannah
>>
neé Meredith,
d.1878 governess then companion of Angela Burdett Coutts |
| Address: |
Selsdon |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1878, Sept., 9 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She comments on Irving's letter and mentions Pearson? and his followers. Her "brave boy" is above such criticism. She is glad he is well and discusses his current theatrical position. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Dictated to Baroness Burdett-Coutts. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/7) |
| Ref.No: |
9267 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Brooklands Hotel [Near Manchester] (15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. crossed out) |
| Recipient: |
Fraser, James
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1818-1885 Bishop of Manchester, 1870-1885 |
| Address: |
[Manchester] |
| Date: |
1878, Sept., 9 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He thanks the Bishop for his great kindness and would have been honoured to accept, but his duties keep him occupied every night during his stay in Manchester. He hopes to meet him on some future occasion. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Addressed only to "your Lordship".A similar invitation was made in 1876 (see Letter 1247). |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC Misc. Letters 2 Irving) |
| Ref.No: |
7564 |
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