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John Drew Gifts Harvard Historic Theatrical Library
Cambridge December 27 John Drew actor and producerepresentative has donated to Harvard Library a collection of theatrical literature formed by the late Robert W Lowe of London. The about 30 volumes cover English stage history from the Restoration to the early 19th century, including memoirs biographies and criticism. The collection will enhance Harvard’s theater holdings and may grow with future purchases and gifts.
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Cambridge
Mass
John Drew
Harvard Library
Robert W. Lowe
London
Drew
Harvard
Colley Cibber
Charles Churchill
Garrick
Dr. Doran
Betterton
Shakspeare
Burbage
Edmund Kean
Mr. Lowe
Atlantic
United States
Lowe
Addison
Steele
Pope
Johnson
Byron
John Genest
John Downes
Hart
Miss Marlowe
Sir Richard Steele
Clement Scott
Churchill
Cibber
Colby
John Dennis
Peg Tee
Pao
Colley Cibter
Tate Wilkinson
York
Wilkinson
Justin Winsor