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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Preferred Citation
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Biographical / Historical
  • Scope and Contents
  • Processing Information
  • Arrangement
  • General

  • Contributing Institution: The Huntington Library
    Title: Charles William Wallace papers
    Creator: Wallace, Charles William, 1865-1932
    Identifier/Call Number: mssWallace
    Physical Description: 7.1 Linear Feet (17 boxes)
    Date (inclusive): 1900-1920
    Abstract: A collection of research material on English drama and theater collected by Charles William Wallace, American author and educator.
    Language of Material: Materials are in English.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

    Conditions Governing Use

    The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Charles William Wallace papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of Victoria E. Berggren, March 1962.

    Biographical / Historical

    Charles William Wallace (1865-1932) was born in Hopkins, Missouri; he was a researcher, educator, and author. His field of interest was English drama and he published numerous works on Shakespeare and the Elizabethan theatre.

    Scope and Contents

    The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, notes, transcripts, and photographs relating to Wallace's research in English drama and theatre practices. Wallace was interested in Shakespeare and Elizabethan theatre, and most of the material in the collection pertains to this focus. Some material in the collection also addresses the laws and legal procedures of the same period, including several transcripts from court cases and other documentary material. Subjects addressed within the collection as a whole include William Shakespeare; Blackfriars Theatre; the Globe Theatre; 16th and 17th century English drama and theatre; and British law and legal practice of the same period, including references to the Court of Chancery.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Huntington Library Staff, circa 1970. In 2020, Gayle Richardson created the finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.

    Arrangement

    The collection has been arranged into the following series: 1. Personal papers, including correspondence and manuscripts; 2. Professional papers, including transcripts and manuscripts; 3. Miscellaneous materials, including notes, manuscripts and photographs.

    General

    Former call number: mssWallace papers.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    English drama -- Early Modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
    English drama -- 17th century -- History and criticism
    Law -- England -- 16th century
    Law -- England -- 17th century
    Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
    Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 17th century
    Letters (correspondence) -- 20th century
    Manuscripts -- 20th century
    Notes (documents) -- 20th century
    Photographs -- 20th century
    Transcripts -- 20th century
    Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
    Blackfriars Theatre (London, England)
    Globe Theatre (London, England : 1599-1644)