Microfilms of David Garrick Manuscripts

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Microfilms of David Garrick manuscripts.

Dates

Creation: 20th cent.

Extent

6 shelfmarks

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Film 728].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Film 728-733

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12969

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Christian F. Deelman (b. 1937), New College, Oxford, acquired the microfilms from various libraries. David Garrick (1717-79) was an actor. Details for Garrick are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Other Finding Aids

A description is available in the Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The microfilms were given to the Library by Mrs. Christian F. Deelman in 1965.

Existence and Location of Copies

The originals are located as follows:

MS. Film 728 - Hyde Collection, MS. of Lethe, 1777
MS. Film 729 - Huntington Library, MSS. L.A. 386 and H.M. 185 (BonTon)
MS. Film 730 - John Rylands Library, MS. Spencer 22571 (Lethe)
MS. Film 731 - Boston Public Library, Rare Book Department, MS. G. 3492.2 (Jubilee)
MS. Film 732 - Washington, The Folger Shakespeare Library, "Microfilm J" (Various items)
MS. Film 733 - Washington, The Folger Shakespeare Library, (Lethe and other items)