David Garrick papers from the Thomas Rackett collection
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 6
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Letters, manuscript poems, financial papers, and other documents relating to David Garrick and his tenure as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. Letters include a lengthy 1751 letter from Richard Berenger describing theaters and operas in Paris; transc...
Description:
David Garrick (1717-1779) was the most celebrated Shakespearean actor of his time and the successful manager of the Drury Lane Theatre for almost three decades.
Subject (Name):
Drury Lane Theatre, Garrick, David,--1717-1779, Hayman, F.--(Francis),--1708-1776, and Rackett, Thomas,--1757-1841--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Actors--England, Landscape painting, English, Theater--England--18th century, Theater--Great Britain--18th century, and Theatrical managers--England
