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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Thr 268-269

Irish National Theatre prompt books

Overview

Prompt books for productions of plays by Padraic Colum and others at the Irish National Theatre.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902-1906

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 (2 volumes)

Includes prompt books for plays by Cú Uladh,(Peter T. MacGinley), Padraic Colum, and Lady Augusta (Persse) Gregory for productions by the Irish National Theatre and the Theatre of Ireland.

Biographical / Historical

The Irish National Theatre was founded in 1903 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Augusta Gregory. With patronage from Miss Annie Horniman, premises were purchased on Old Abbey Street, and on December 27th 1904, the Abbey Theatre opened its doors. The Abbey and Peacock Theatres constitute the National Theatre of Ireland, which is managed by the Irish National Theatre Society Ltd.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

69M-119. Purchased with the Duplicates fund; received: 1969 July 29.

Title
Irish National Theatre. Irish National Theatre prompt books, 1902-1906: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou01034

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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