The Charles Kean Papers are comprised of one box containing twenty folders of correspondence, newspaper articles, and ephemera. Correspondents include Charles and Ellen (Tree) Kean, and members of the London theatrical world, in addition to a long series between the Keans and George William Lovell concerns the writing of The Wife's Secret, one of their most popular plays.
The collection consists of correspondence between Clement William Scott and the theatrical and journalistic people with whom he worked (a full list is to be found at the end of this register), printed and manuscript verse by Clement Scott and by other authors, clippings, notes, photographs and memorabilia.
The Dame Irene Vanbrugh Papers are comprised of one box containing letters written to Irene Vanbrugh, sketches and drawings for costumes.
The collection contains correspondence from theatrical people requesting George Spencer Edwards to publish personal news items concerning their activities in future columns of the Referee. Portraits of Lady Helena Saville (Faucit) Martin and J. B. Buckstone, theatrical newsclippings and autograph signatures from fragmented letters are included in the collection.
The John Highfield Leigh Papers are comprised of one box consisting of letters written to J.H. Leigh and to his wife Thyrza Norman Leigh, from members of the London theatrical world, concerning casting of parts, offering congratulations on the productions, asking for seats and discussing business matters.
The collection consists of correspondence from Frederick Thomas Dubois to Edward Yeats Lowne with copies of relevant correspondence made by Dubois' clerk. There are also summaries of the distribution. of the estate, and legal opinions on certain points relevant to the estate.
The collection consists of correspondence, manuscript notes, manuscript parts as played by Toole, programs of amateur productions in which he appeared, broadsides and handbills, memorabilia, photographs and newspaper clippings.
The collection consists of letters written to Kenelm Foss by various theatrical people listed below.
The Lena Ashwell Papers are comprised of one box containing thirteen folders consisting of correspondence written to Lena Ashwell, being chiefly remarks about her performances. Correspondents include Marie Louis, grandaughter of Queen Victoria, and Charles Knollys, Lady of the Bedchamber and private secretary to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, both found in folder six.
The Pearl Mary Teresa Richards Craigie Papers are comprised of two boxes consisting of letters written to Mrs. Craigie by various members of London society, and of the London theatrical and literary worlds concerning her novels and plays. The largest groups are those from James E. C. Welldon, headmaster of Harrow and Bishop of Calcutta, and those from Sir George Alexander, who produced her plays. There are also letters addressed to Mrs. Craigie's father, John Morgan Richards, concerning the "Life" of Mrs. Craigie which he edited after her untimely death at age 38.
