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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
The collection consists of official copies of plays submitted for licensing between 1737 and 1824. Most of copies were written by professional copyists. Approximately 95 of the plays submitted were printed texts, either whole or partial. These have been cataloged individually and may be searched in the online catalog.
LA 782
Manuscripts
Marian's father wishes her to marry a more suitable man than the man she loves for financial reasons. He lover eventually inherits and proves to be a better match for her. They are allowed to wed.
mssLA 805
Manuscripts
A father wishes to marry his daughter to the most educated man he can find, but she is in love with another. The two potential lovers square off, and the daughter's preferred husband wins over her father by speaking fake Greek.
mssLA 475
Manuscripts
Manuscript copy containing a few corrections by Garrick. An adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'The Winters Tale'.
mssLA 122
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Rare Books
An illustrated retelling of seven of the Canterbury Tales including the "The Nun's Priest's Tale," "The Pardoner's Tale," "The Wife of Bath's Tale," "The Franklin's Tale," "The Knight's Tale," "The Miller's Tale," and "The Reeve's Tale."
493843
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Rare Books
Much too pretty for her own good, Marjory brings out the protective instinct in men. While away at a secretarial school she discovers that her older brother plans to marry. Annoyed that someone else has usurped her long-held spot in his affections, she rushes home to stop the wedding. When she cannot, she runs off to Columbus to start a new life. One misadventure after another ensues as she meets some very interesting characters and finds romance along the way.
637737