J. Burdett Howe collection of acting editions
Summary
More than a hundred printed acting editions of plays from J. B. Howe's collection, many of them signed by Howe, and some marked up as prompt books. Also includes 10 acting editions signed by William C. Greene and others, 7 printed catalogs of plays, and a manuscript "Catalogue of Books" by Howe.
Dates
- Creation: 1822-1912
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Retrieval requires permission of curator.
Extent
.7 linear feet (2 boxes)Arrangement
Unprocessed.
Processing Information
Minimal description derived from existing records and converted to online finding aid, Melanie Wisner, 2020.
- Title
- Howe, J. B. (J. Burdett), 1828-1908, collector. J. Burdett Howe collection of acting editions, 1822-1912 (2006MT-162): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- November 16, 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou04276
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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