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Scrapbook compiled by Madge Kendal

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MS. Eng. misc. d. 1071
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Volume containing letters to Dame Madge Kendal and newspaper cuttings relating to the performance of Uncle's Will given at Osborne House in February 1887 at the request of Queen Victoria, with miscellaneous printed material.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887-1892

Extent

73 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc d. 1071, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. misc. d. 1071

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 22135

Abstract

Scrapbook compiled by Madge Kendal

Biographical / Historical

Madge Kendal (1848-1935), real name Margaret Shafto Robertson, was an actress. She married William Hunter Grimston in 1869 and adopted his stage name of Kendal. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to the library by Mr. E.A. East, 5 Feb 1979.

Title
Scrapbook compiled by Madge Kendal
Status
Published
Author
EAD version 2022 by C. McIlwaine
Date
EAD version 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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