Ephemera, notes and letters relating to Shakesperian Subjects and The Birthplace Trust.

Description

Comprises: (1) STRATFORD-UPON-AVON FROM "The Sketch Book" of Washington Irving ed. R Savage and W. S. Brassington, annotated in the hand of R. Savage; (2) Photograph of Shakespeare Statue in Boulevard Hassman, Paris, pre 1914; (3) Birthplace New Year's day cards 1895-1898; (4) Part of draft for "Catalogue of Contents of the Birthplace, 1910; (5) "An Interesting reprint" of publicity for Mr Geo. Clifford's motorboat on the Avon with photograph of Mr F. R. Benson c. on the river, August 1st 1910; (6) (a) Notice of Meeting of Trustees 4th February 1903 (b) Reprint of Stratford Herald article on Meeting of Trustees 10th May 1907; (7) Proofs for publications associated with Richard Savage; (8) Transcript and translation of 1598 letter of Richard Quiney to his father (printed bundle in original wrapping); (9) Offers for subscription (a) The Shakespeare Memorial Library with copy of letter from James Gibson, Librarian to George Markham Tweddell about the acquisition of his book, 27th June 1884 (b) The "Great Garden" attached to his house "New Place", Christmas 1919 ; (10) "Appointment of Chief Assistant at Shakespeare's Birthplace" 23rd February 1922; (11) Cash book stamped Thomas Cooper, Law Stationer, Dudley, containing notes on relatives of Shakespeare abstracted from parish registers of Dudley; (12)Other papers of Shakespearian literary content.