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Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1817-10-19 - 1880-07-12

Biography

Tom Taylor (1817-1880), English dramatist, critic, biographer, public servant, and editor of Punch magazine.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Autobiography, circa 1836-1857

 Item — Vol. 5: Series 2
Call Number: MSS 15, Series II
Scope and Contents: Original autograph manuscript of C.R. Leslie's autobiography (published as: Autobiographical recollections by the late Charles Robert Leslie, R.A. London: John Murray, 1860).The manuscript is written in pen and ink, in Leslie's hand throughout. It is heavily revised and edited. A significant number of passages here were omitted in the published version, edited by Tom Taylor.Mounted at front is the engraved trade card of Leslie's father:...
Dates: circa 1836-1857

Charles Robert Leslie Collection

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 15
Abstract:

The collection comprises sketchbooks, writings, and correspondence by Charles Robert Leslie (1794-1859) and his family.

Dates: circa 1812-1900

Letter : London, to John Lester Wallack, Apr 14

 Part of Collection — Box 52: [Barcode: 39002137225273], Folder: GROUP 1856, F-2
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC

Letters : London, to Benjamin Nottingham Webster, [1850?]-59

 Part of Collection — Box 52: [Barcode: 39002137225273], Folder: GROUP 1856, F-3
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

Eight ALS, with one envelope, dated May 3, [1850 or later]; June 23; July 28; Dec 22; Tuesday, [1852]; Jan 19, 1852; Jul 26, [1853]; Jul 5, [1859?].

Dates: [1850?]-59

Letters : to M. H. Folkard, 1876-80

 Part of Collection — Box 52: [Barcode: 39002137225273], Folder: GROUP 1856, F-1
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

Six ALS with envelopes.

A letter dated Jul 27, 1876, is written on the verso of an ALS from Thomas W. Charles to Taylor, Jul 25, 1876. A letter dated Aug 11, 1879, encloses an ALS from Sidney Frances Bateman to Taylor, Aug 5, [1879].

A letter dated Aug 11, 1879, encloses an ALS from Sidney Frances Bateman to Taylor, Aug 5, [1879].

Also present is a copy of an ALS from Taylor to Charles, Jul 20, 1876, written in an unidentified hand.

Dates: 1876-80

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Type
Archival Object 4
Collection 1
 
Subject
Autobiographies 2
Painters -- Great Britain 2
Painting, British -- 19th century 2
Albums (Books) 1
Cut-paper works 1