Guide to the Sir George Alexander Letters Sir George Alexander Letters. England. 1905 and 1907.

Guide to the Sir George Alexander Letters

Sir George Alexander Letters. England. 1905 and 1907.


COLLECTION SUMMARY
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Repository:	University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections 1450 Poplar Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045-7616 Phone: (785)864-4334 Fax: (785)864-5803 URL: http://spencer.lib.ku.edu Finding aid prepared by mt, 2008; revised by ksc, March 2008 Finding aid encoded by mt, 2008
Creator:	Alexander, Sir George, 1858-1918
Title:	Sir George Alexander letters
Dates:	1905-1907
Quantity:	1 folder (3 leaves)
Place:	England
Abstract:	Sir George Alexander (1858-1918) was a British actor, producer and theater manager. Despite being intended for a career in commerce, Alexander entered the world of professional acting in 1879. This collection contains two letters by Alexander relating to his work in theater, as well as a short biographical clipping.
Identification:	MS P655
Language(s):	English

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Alexander, Sir George, 1858-1918. Letters. Department of Special Collections, MS P655, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Maggs Bros Rare Books, June 27, 1966

Processing Information

Former SC temporary call number: MS (Box) 38: 15, 16

Former temporary collection name: Collection of 19th c. letters: Miscellaneous group of mainly English letters: mostly 19th c, some 20th c, a few 18th c.

Initial processing done by alh, October 19, 1966.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

None

Restrictions on Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

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INDEX TERMS

Names:

Aberdeen and Temair, John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon -- Marquess of -- 1847-1934 (creator)

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION


1	Letter to Lord Aberdeen from Willingdon, Sussex; December 13, 1905
		Note of appreciation for Aberdeen's patronage of the dramatic arts.


2	Letter to unidentified recipient from [Liverpool?], September 24, 1907
		A summary of Alexander's performance and rehearsal obligations.


3	Clipping from unidentified publication
		Brief biographical sketch of Alexander.

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