Ellen Terry note and cabinet photograph, between 1878-1902
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Summary
- Creator:
- Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928
- Abstract:
- Dame Ellen Terry, considered the leading Shakespearean actor of her time, was a member of the company at London's Lyceum Theatre from 1878-1902. Collection comprises an autograph note on Lyceum Theatre letterhead (5"x8"). The actor Ellen Terry writes to "Olga" to schedule a social engagement. She writes, "I'm much grieved to hear of you mother ..." and sends "best remembrances" to Olga's husband. There is also an undated cabinet photograph, by Window & Grove photographers, London.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11632
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection comprises an autograph note on Lyceum Theatre letterhead (5"x8"). The actor Ellen Terry writes to "Olga" to schedule a social engagement. She writes, "I'm much grieved to hear of you mother ..." and sends "best remembrances" to Olga's husband. There is also an undated cabinet photograph, by Window & Grove photographers, London.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ellen Terry (1847-1928) was the leading Shakespearean actor of her time. She was born into a family of actors and started her career as a child. In 1878, she joined Henry Irving's company at the Lyceum Theatre. She portrayed many celebrated roles with that company through the end of her tenure there in 1902.
- Acquisition information:
- The Ellen Terry note was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Megan E. Lewis, June, 2018.
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS481
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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