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Name Howe, J B, writer of plays

1. Add MS 53003 V

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Add MS 53003 V
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'Handsome Jack', drama in three acts by J. B. Howe. Licence sent 4 May 1861 for performance at the Pavilion on 6 May. Published in French's Acting Edition (Late Lacy’s), vol. 114, New York. ff. 54. J. B. Howe, writer of plays: Plays by, submitted: 1861-1867.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1861
Extent:
1 item

2. Add MS 53013 T

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'The necromancer, or, The sixth victim', romantic spectacle in two acts by M. J. B. Howe. Licence sent 24 April 1862 for performance at the Pavilion. Letter appended from Campbell and Chappel to the Licensor apologising for the loss of the original MS, and stating that the piece would be with...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Apr 1862
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 53015 B

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'Young girl from the country, or, A peak at the vices and virtues of rustic and city life', drama in two acts by J. B. Howe. Licence sent 23 July 1862 for performance at the Pavilion. LCO Day Book Add. 52703 records the stipulation that three scenes be omitted. ff. 53. J. B. Howe, writer o...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jul 1862
Extent:
1 item

4. Add MS 53025 P

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'Woman’s worth', drama in two acts by J. B. Howe. Licence sent 28 September 1863 for performance at the Effingham. Morris Abrahams, the theatre manager, noted on cover. MS written in more than one hand. LCO Day Book Add. 52703 records date of licence as 28 September 1863. ff. 46. J. B. H...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Sep 1863
Extent:
1 item

5. Add MS 53027 T

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'Man in gray (sic)', drama in two acts and four epochs by J. B. Howe. Licence sent 3 December 1863 for performance at the Effingham. Morris Abrahams, the theatre manager, noted on cover. Listed as "drama in a prologue" in the LCO Day Book Add. 52703. Listed in Nicoll as 'The man in grey'. ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Dec 1863
Extent:
1 item

6. Add MS 53031 F

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'A blighted home, a true tale of Erin's Isle', by J. B. Howe.
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Drama in two acts. Licence sent 2 April 1864 for performance at the Pavilion.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1864
Extent:

26 folios

7. Add MS 53058 C

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'The bridal eve', by J. B. Howe
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Drama in two acts. Licence sent 13 March 1867 for performance at the Britannia. The name of the dramatist is not noted on the script but Nicoll attributes the play to J. B. Howe and lists an alternative title as 'The wedding eve'.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1867
Extent:

26 folios.

8. Add MS 53058 U

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'The shamrock of Ireland, or, Flower of Erin', by J. B. Howe.
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Drama in two acts. Licence sent 10 May 1867 for performance at the Britannia. Samuel Lane noted as the theatre proprietor on folio 1. The attribution of the play to J. B. Howe is taken from Nicoll, the name of the dramatist not being recorded on the script.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1867
Extent:

18 folios.

9. Add MS 53060 AA

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'Scarlet Dick, or, The road and its riders', by J. B. Howe.
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Drama in two acts. Licence sent 20 July 1867 for performance at the Britannia. Samuel Lane noted as the theatre proprietor on folio 1. Nicoll lists the play with the alternative title 'The road and the riders'.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1867
Extent:

36 folios.

10. Add MS 53061 K

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Add MS 53061 K
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'The poor parisheen, or, The outcast's return', by J. B. Howe.
Scope & Content:
Drama in two acts. Licence sent 27 August 1867 for performance at the Britannia. Samuel Lane noted as the theatre proprietor on folio 1. The name of the dramatist is not recorded on the script but Nicoll attributes the play to J. B. Howe and notes a further alternative title, 'The fugitives of D...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Aug 1867
Extent:

24 folios

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