Covent Garden Theatre documents concerning finances and personnel
Overview
Documents concerning the finances and personnel of the Covent Garden Theatre in London.
Dates
- Creation: 1807-1822
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 volume)Includes manuscripts listing members of the company, plays performed with daily receipts, box and doorkeepers with salaries, new establishment of servants, servants and chairwomen, placekeepers, employees in the tailor's department, servants paid by the box-keeper Mr. Brandon, and a statement regarding salaries.
Biographical / Historical
The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
65M-64. Purchased with the F.E. Chase fund from Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 22 Buckingham Gate, London S.W.I.; received: 1965 October 13.
- Title
- Covent Garden Theatre. Covent Garden Theatre documents concerning finances and personnel, 1807-1822: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00880
Repository Details
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