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B. Plays, 1847, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: B.

Scope and Contents

Subseries B consists of Patch's original Plays—dramas and tragedies written in three acts. This subseries also contains several excerpted sections of The Literary Museum, a Boston-based publication that Patch edited and published for a number of years. The clippings cumulatively make up a play called "Erodia, the Spirit of Love and Beauty; or, the Law of Love: A Drama in Three Acts," the author of which is unspecified. They also contain fragments of various dramatic, musical, and poetic compositions. Authors noted on the fragments include composer O.W. Withington and poet Lieutenant A.T. Lee.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 linear feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA