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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 1358
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Rare Books
Contains playbills and newspaper reviews of performances at Drury Lane Theatre for the season 1842-1843. Also contains numerous pencil sketches depicting actors in costumes, sets and props for various productions.
647177
Manuscripts
Three page manuscript address dated on the last pages 27 September 1819.
mssLA 2117
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Manuscripts
No application. Spoken D.L., Oct. 4, 1819. MS: dated, by Larpent, D.L., Sept. 27. Comp. version in The Theatrical Inquisitor (1819): virtually identical.
LA 2117
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Manuscripts
No application. Spoken by Mrs. Powell, D.L., May 2, 1795. MS.
LA 1078
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Rare Books
Group of playbills from London theatres, primarily Drury Lane, Covent Garden and the Lyceum Theatre (the latter also called the English Opera House) from 1790 to 1839. Several playbills are undated. The name of the theatre is sometimes identified by the printer (e.g. "J. Tabby, printer, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane").
647180