Arthur Wing Pinero, 1893 - 1921
Scope and Contents
Three letters sent from English playwright Arthur Wing Pinero to various recipients. Two handwritten, one typed and signed. One letter dated October 8th, 1893 is personal in nature, while the other two relate to various events and engagements at the Theatre Royal, London with one on Theatre Royal letterhead dated January 11th, 1921. Curatorial materials compiled by Scheetz are also included.
Dates
- 1893 - 1921
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934) was an English actor and playwright noted for both farces and drawing-room comedies as well as more serious drama.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu