Frederick B. Warde Prompt Book Collection, 1882-1902

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Summary

Creators:
Warde, Frederick B., 1851-1935
Abstract:
Frederick B. Warde (1851-1935) was a actor who first appeared on stage in a minor part in Macbeth at the Lyceum Theatre in Sunderland, England in 1867. He went on to perform in successive seasons at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, the Amphitheatre in Leeds, and the Princess Theatre in Manchester. He came to the U.S. in 1874 and became a leading man in Booth's Theatre in New York where he starred in many of the great tragedies. Warde was also a lecturer on Shakespeare and other subjects. The collection consists of 4 volumes of prompt books with mounted text, clippings, and photographs of Warde and other actors of the period.
Extent:
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of 4 volumes of the prompt books of actor Frederick Warde, with mounted text, clippings, and photographs of Warde and other actors of the period. Volumes include Shakespeare's King Lear, Othello, Merchant of Venice, and Romeo and Juliet.

Biographical / historical:

Warde was born on February 23, 1851 in Wardington, Oxfordshire, England; attended the City of London School, studied law, then went on the stage; first appeared on stage in a minor part in Macbeth at the Lyceum Theatre, Sunderland, England in 1867; played in successive seasons at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, the Amphitheatre, Leeds, and the Princess Theatre, Manchester; came to the U.S. in 1874; became a leading man in Booth's Theatre in New York, supporting Edwin Booth and John McCullough, and starring in many of the great tragedies; became a lecturer on Shakespeare and other subjects; published books include The fools of Shakespeare (1913) and Fifty years of make-believe (1920); he died on February 7, 1935.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Frederick Warde, 1934.
Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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