Charles William Wallace Papers: Finding Aid mssWallace
Gayle Richardson
The Huntington Library
November 2020
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San Marino, California 91108
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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)
Box 1
Personal papers
Scope and Contents
Contains a biographical note, Wallace family pedigree, personal apprectiations,
correspondence, manuscripts, note books, and miscellany.
Box 2-3
Historical background
Scope and Contents
Boxes 2-9 contain transcripts of source material pertaining to English drama and the
theater.
Box 4
Personalities belonging to the English theater
Box 10-14
Manuscripts and articles by Charles William Wallace
Box 15
Manuscripts by others, clippings, notes, photographs, reader's slips, indexes,
and photostats
