John H. Leigh Papers
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UC Davis. Special Collections
2014
University of California, Davis, Department of Special Collections, General Library
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Title: John H. Leigh Papers
Dates: 1893-1912
Collection Number: D-186
Creator/Collector:
Leigh, John H.
Extent: 2 linear feet
Repository:
UC Davis. Special Collections
Davis, California 95616-5292
Abstract: John H. Leigh (1859-1934) was a public reader of Shakespearian plays in Great Britain. The collection contains clippings of
reviews and interviews concerning Leigh's public Shakespearian readings as well as notebooks revealing Leigh's detailed study
of each play in preparation for his readings.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
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to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
John H. Leigh Papers. UC Davis. Special Collections
Biography/Administrative History
John H. Leigh (1859-1934) was a public reader of Shakespearian plays in Great Britain.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains clippings of reviews and interviews concerning Leigh's public Shakespearian readings as well as notebooks
revealing Leigh's detailed study of each play in preparation for his readings.
Performing arts
Leigh, John H.--Archives