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Mary Anderson letters. England; Ireland. circa 1912.
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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.
Finding aid encoded by mt,
2008
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| Creator: |
Anderson, Mary, 1859-1940 |
| Title: |
Mary Anderson letters. |
| Dates: |
1912 |
| Quantity: |
1 folder (10 items) |
| Place: |
Worcestershire, England; Dublin, Ireland; Glendalough, Ireland |
| Abstract: |
Mary Anderson (1859-1940) was an actress who toured in the United States and England for almost 15 years, retiring in 1889. She married Antonio Fernando de Navarro (d. 1932) the following year. An author of two books, she was also known as an accomplished hostess in England. This collection of letters, most of which were written in 1912, contains a note to Miss Wallis, accompanied with three newspaper clippings; a letter to Lady Aberdeen concerning a youth charity; and 3 letters to Sir Henry about visits. |
| Identification: |
MS P657 |
| Language(s): |
English |
Anderson, Mary, 1859-1940. Letters. Department of Special Collections, MS P657, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries
Purchased from Maggs Bros Rare Books, June 27, 1966
Former SC temporary call number: MS (Box) 38: 1, 3, 17, 18, 19
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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Letter to Miss Wallis, date unknown |
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A note from Mary de Navarro (as Mary Anderson was known after her marriage) in Worcestershire, England in which she regrets missing an opportunity to meet with Miss Wallis and encourages Miss Wallis to sketch whatever subject matter she deems suitable. With this note there are three newspaper clippings: a photograph of Anderson while starring in Romeo and Juliet; a June 7, 1927 brief biographical sketch; and a note about her attendance at a Shakespeare festival and luncheon with George Bernard Shaw. |
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Letter to Lady Aberdeen, November 2, 1912 |
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A letter, written on stationary from the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, wherein de Navarro commends Lady Aberdeen for her generous charity and her efforts on behalf of a boys camp. |
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Letter to Sir Henry, February 22, 1912 |
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A letter written from Worcestershire, England arranging the transportation for a mutual acquaintance. |
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Letter to Sir Henry, August 13, 1912 |
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A note, written on stationary from the Royal Hotel in Glendalough, in which de Navarro thanks Sir Henry for his hospitality during a recent visit. |
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Letter to Sir Henry, date unknown |
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A letter, written on stationary from the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, regretting the postponement of a visit and making plans to meet at a bazaar. |
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