(Burton) Lady play scripts, c. 1850s-1924, 1874, 1924

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Lady Burton play scripts
Dates:
c. 1850s-1924, 1874, 1924
Creators:
Burton, Isabel, Lady, 1831-1896
Abstract:
This collection includes 13 books of plays belonging to actor Henry Sedley along with 4 other plays.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
0.44 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Lady Burton play scripts, Collection no. 2549, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes 13 books of plays belonging to actor Henry Sedley along with 4 other plays. Sedley's books have lines marked for the characters portrayed by the actor.

Biographical / historical:

Isabel Burton (1831-1896), later known as Lady Burton, was an English writer and adventurer. She was the wife and partner of Sir Richard Frances Burton.

Acquisition information:
Gift, March 26, 1963.
Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-09-08 09:54:21 -0700 .

Access and use

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Lady Burton play scripts, Collection no. 2549, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383