Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager.

From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243

Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text.

From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University)

English actor/manager Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text.

From the description of Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122506428

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creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Scrapbook on the works of William Shakespeare [18--?]. Museum of Performance & Design
creatorOf Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England). Articles of agreement made between Samuel Phelps, Sadler's Wells Theatre, and William and Margaret Eburne [manuscript], 1859 March 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Autobiographical notes on Samuel Phelps [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Incidental music for 2nd part of Henry the Fourth [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn English literature mss., 1851-1900 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to S. Timmins, Esq. [manuscript], 1864 March 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Preparation copies prepared by Samuel Phelps for Richard III [manuscript], ca. 1845. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Merry wives of Windsor, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1864 March 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870,. Autograph letter initialed from Charles Dickens, London, to Charles Stanfield [manuscript], 1847 October 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Incidental music for Virginius, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, Devonport, to Benjamin Webster, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London [manuscript], 1837 June 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Webster, John, 1580?-1625?. Promptbook for a production of The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster [manuscript], 1850. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. Library of Congress
referencedIn William Charles Macready papers, 1819-1866 Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Richard III, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to John Abraham Heraud [manuscript], 1841 March 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for King John, 1851?. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter initialed from Samuel Phelps, Birmingham, to Miss Phelps, London [manuscript], 1868 May 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Preparation book prepared by William Winter for Mrs. Fiske in Macbeth, ca. 1903. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Mr. Phelps and the Stratford-upon-Avon Committee [manuscript], 1864. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn William Archer Collection, 1868-1990 V & A Department of Theatre and Performance
referencedIn Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Tempest, 1843-ca.1900's Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to Coleman [manuscript], 1877 April 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for The tempest [manuscript], 1850s? Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. Incidental music for Lord Byron's Werner [manuscript], 1855. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Taylor, James H. (James Hughes), 1825-1897. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, ca.1800's-1839. Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from S. Phelps, Islington, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century June 18. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Younge, Henry. Promptbook for Harlequin and the merrie devil of Edmonton, or, the great bed of Ware [manuscript], 1839. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Canton, Rachel L. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, 1834-ca.1900. Houghton Library
creatorOf Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. Massinger's play of The city madam with alterations [manuscript], ca. 1844. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn John Lawrence Toole autograph collection, 1750-1903 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for King Lear, 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Placide, Henry, 1799-1870. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, 1838-1901. Houghton Library
creatorOf Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. The city madam [manuscript], ca. 1844. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Incidental music for Henry VIII [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter from Samuel Phelps, Islington, to Mr. Dunkin [manuscript], 19th century March 4 Sunday. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Wood, William B., 1779-1861. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's King Lear, 1756-1927. Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to William Slagg [manuscript], 19th century February 8. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Letter : [London], to A E. Skeen, [ca. 1870] July 8. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Skinner, Cornelia Otis, 1901-1979. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1757-ca.1920. Houghton Library
referencedIn Williams, W. C. Promptbook for a production of Shakespeare's The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth, 1853. Houghton Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Incidental music for Julius Caesar, 1859?. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Bond family. Papers, 1806-1836. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Guiderius' dirge [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Collection of theatrical correspondence and ephemera, 1697-1930 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878. Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). Houghton Library
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associatedWith Appleton, William Worthen person
associatedWith Archer, William., 1856-1924 person
correspondedWith Bartley, George, 1782-1858 person
correspondedWith Barwell, M. ?. person
correspondedWith Bellew, J. C. M. (John Chippendall Montesquieu), 1823-1874 person
correspondedWith Bellew, John Chippendale Mortesquieu, 1827-1874 person
associatedWith Bill, Beer person
associatedWith Bond family. family
associatedWith Byron, Lord person
correspondedWith Chatterton person
associatedWith C. H. Shattuck person
correspondedWith Clemishaw person
correspondedWith Coleman, fl. 1877 person
correspondedWith Covell, S. Henry. person
associatedWith Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, person
associatedWith Drury Lane Theatre corporateBody
correspondedWith Dunkin, Mr., 19th cent. person
correspondedWith Edward Bulwer Lytton person
associatedWith Eleanor Cooper Phelps person
correspondedWith Elesus, M. ? person
associatedWith Esther Anna Phelps person
associatedWith Falstaff person
correspondedWith G. ? Forester person
correspondedWith Grossmith, G(eorge), d. 1880 person
correspondedWith Hay, J. C. person
associatedWith Haymarket Theatre (London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Heraud, John A. (John Abraham), 1799-1887 person
correspondedWith Hunter, Robert E., 19th cent. person
correspondedWith J. Dillon Croker person
associatedWith Kenney, Charles Lamb, 1821-1881. person
correspondedWith Lytton, Edward Bulwer, 1803-1873 person
correspondedWith Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873 person
associatedWith Malcolm W. Hilles. person
associatedWith Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. person
associatedWith M. Belmore person
associatedWith M. Phelps. person
associatedWith Mr. Belford person
associatedWith Mr Lyton. person
associatedWith Mr. Phelps. person
associatedWith Mr. Robinson. person
associatedWith Mrs. Lindquist person
associatedWith Mr. Theobald. person
associatedWith Mr. Villier person
associatedWith Mr. Williams person
associatedWith M. Weaver. person
associatedWith Oliver & Boyd corporateBody
correspondedWith Perkins person
correspondedWith Phelps, Ellen person
associatedWith Phelps family. family
correspondedWith Phelps, Miss, fl. 1868 person
correspondedWith Phelps, Ned. person
correspondedWith Phelps, Samuel person
correspondedWith Phelps, Tommy person
correspondedWith Phelps, William Robert, d. 1867 person
correspondedWith Phelps, W. May. person
correspondedWith Phillips, Watts, 1825/1829-1874. person
correspondedWith Phipps, C. B. person
correspondedWith P., T. M. (Pigtail). person
correspondedWith Sadler's Wells person
associatedWith Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Sam person
associatedWith Samuel Phelps person
correspondedWith Sarah person
correspondedWith Serle person
associatedWith Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. person
associatedWith Skeen, A. E. person
correspondedWith Slagg, William, 19th cent. person
correspondedWith S. Penley person
associatedWith S. Phelps person
associatedWith S. Phelps Esq. person
associatedWith Strachan, Master person
associatedWith Theatre Royal Sadlers Wells corporateBody
correspondedWith Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902 person
correspondedWith Tommy Phelps person
correspondedWith Toole, John Lawrence, 1830-1906 person
associatedWith W. Collier person
correspondedWith Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882 person
associatedWith Webster, John, 1580?-1625? person
associatedWith W. H. Marston person
associatedWith William Robert Phelps person
associatedWith W. R. Phelps person
associatedWith Younge, Henry. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
England
Subject
Theater
Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character)
Occupation
Actors
Theatrical managers
Activity

Person

Birth 1804-02-13

Death 1878-11-06

Britons

English

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