Arthur W. McDonald collection of theatre engravings and playbills, 1767-1915, bulk 1770-1820

Summary

Creator:
McDonald, Arthur W.
Date:
1767-1915, bulk 1770-1820
Extent:
7.25 Linear Feet 6 volumes, 21 items, 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Arthur W. McDonald collection of theatre engravings and playbills, ms3762, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 18th and 19th Century British theatre playbills and engravings that document the Yorkshire theatre circuit and non-Yorkshire theatre. Of note are playbills and engravings related to the Kemble family, Elizabeth Inchbald, and productions at Drury Lane and Covent Gardens.

Biographical / historical:

Arthur W. McDonald, former chair of the Department of Fine Arts at the College of Charleston, is the author of several works about the Yorkshire theatre including The Yorkshire stage, 1766-1803 : a calendar of plays, together with cast lists for Tate Wilkinson's circuit of theatres (Doncaster, Hull, Leeds, Pontefract, Wakefield, and York) and the Yorkshire Company's engagements in Beverley, Halifax, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Edinburgh.

Processing information:

For each engraving the following is provided (if known): play, character, actor, and date. The playbills include the following information (if known): location, play, afterpiece, actors, benefit, and date.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Arthur W. McDonald collection of theatre engravings and playbills, ms3762, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.