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Henry Irving acting prompt-book

Henry Irving acting prompt-book

Descriptive Summary

Title: Henry Irving acting prompt-book
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1897
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms2719
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Henry Irving (1838-1905) was an English actor.

For more information, see the article "Sir Henry Irving" at Encyclopedia Britannica Online.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one acting prompt-book, heavily annotated and corrected by Henry Irving for his leading role as Napoleon in the play Madame Sans-Gene. The book is inscribed "Henry Irving/Lyceum Theatre, 12 February '97."


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Henry Irving acting prompt-book, ms2719, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905
Prompt books.
Promptbooks -- England -- London.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Prompt-book, 1897