Correspondence and other papers of Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert, and related persons
Overview
19th and 20th-century correspondence and papers of Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert, and other related persons.
Dates
- Creation: 1834-1979
Language of Materials
Collection materials are primarily in English. Some materials in French and German.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1.25 linear feet (4 boxes and 1 portfolio box)The bulk of this collection is comprised of 19th and 20th-century correspondence from Arthur Sullivan, W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert, and their peers in the theater and music world including F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand, Rupert D'Oyly Carte, George Grossmith, and Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, among others. Additional papers in this collection include manuscript music, librettos, drawings, contracts, and signatures. All materials in the collection relate in some manner to Gilbert and Sullivan, their work, and/or their peers. Many items include dealer information and pricing.
Biographical / Historical
Arthur Sullivan was an English composer. W. S. Gilbert was a English dramatist.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Correspondence
- II. Other papers
Physical Location
b, pf
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2010MT-11. Gift of Thomas Garrett ; received: 2010 October 9.
Forms part of the Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan (Harvard Theatre Collection).
Processing Information
Processed by: Ashley M. Nary
- Title
- Correspondence and other papers of Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert, and related persons, 1834-1979: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02273
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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