Weyman (Stanley) collection, 1895-1922

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Summary

Title:
Stanley Weyman collection
Dates:
1895-1922
Creators:
Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928
Abstract:
The Stanley Weyman collection primarily consists of correspondence related to his novel Under the Red Robe.
Extent:
150 items in 2 boxes
Language:
The records are in English .
Preferred citation:

Stanley Weyman collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This small collection primarily consists of correspondence addressed to Stanley John Weyman related to his historical novel Under the Red Robe. The bulk of the letters are from Edward Everett Rose, 1862-1939, an American playwright, who adapted the Weyman’s novel for stage at the Haymarket Theater in 1896. Weyman also received letters from Cyril Maude, a manager, and actors from the production.

Other material related to Under the Red Robe includes memorandum books, photographs, and theater programs.

Arranged alphabetically.

Biographical / historical:

Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 – 10 April 1928) was an English writer of historical romance. His most popular works were written in 1890–1895 and set in late 16th and early 17th-century France.

Acquisition information:
Purchased through Maggs Ltd. from Sotheby's, Lot 163, January 30, 1962.
Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Gina C Giang.
Date Prepared:
© 2018
Date Encoded:
Machine readable finding aid encoded by Gina C Giang on August 2018

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, please go to following web site.

Terms of access:

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:

Stanley Weyman collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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