Fanny Kemble collection, 1830-1832, 1859

Summary

Creator:
Hargrett Library
Date:
1830-1832, 1859
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Fanny Kemble collection, ms2459, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden playbills from shows casting Fanny Kemble, two letters written by Kemble, and engravings and a daguerreotype of Kemble, from 1830-1832. The collection also includes the March 12, 1859 issue of New-York Times, featuring a news article regarding sales of the estate of Mr. Pierce Butler of Savannah, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Frances Anne Kemble (1809-1893) was a British actress and writer.

For more information, see the article "Fanny Kemble (1809-1893)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Fanny Kemble collection, ms2459, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.