Correspondence: Poel, William
Scope and Contents
Letter addressed to Theodore Watts-Dunton, dated 16 October 1898, sent to Heatherwood, Putney Heath, S.W. from Elizabethan Stage Society, 9, Harrington Road, S.W.: “Dear Mr. Watts Dunton, At the end of this months, I propose issueing [sic] a new syllabus to the members of our society announcing the revival of The Merchant of Venice in November and Ben Johnson’s comedy The Alchemist in February – May I at the same time state that we hope in the spring of the year to produce Mr. Swinburne’s tragedy “Locrine”? Would you be willing to speak to Mr. Swinburne on the subject and to let me know what his views are? Believe me, Your very truly, William Poel.”
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1932
Creator
- Poel, William, 1852-1934 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
William Poel was an English actor and founder of Elizabethan Stage Society
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository