William Henry Sedley Smith collection of promptbooks, marked editions and manuscript sides
Overview
Prompt books, marked editions, and manuscript sides of British actor William Henry Sedley Smith.
Dates
- Creation: 1769-1869
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1.2 linear feet (3 boxes)Collection of prompt books, marked editions, and manuscript sides, including The blue devils, The love chase, and Village doctor.
Biographical / Historical
Smith was a British actor.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series:
- I. Prompt books
- II. Part books and study books--printed texts
- III. Manuscript sides
- IV. Unmarked editions and miscellaneous
- V. Addenda
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number. Purchased from Benjamin J. Tighe, of Worcester, Mass.; Frank E. Chase Bequest; received: 1946 August.
- Title
- Smith, William Henry Sedley, 1806-1872, collector. William Henry Sedley Smith collection of prompt books, marked editions and manuscript sides,1769-1869: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01566
Repository Details
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