- Creator
- Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
- Call number
- *T-Mss 2014-115
- Physical description
- .21 linear feet (1 box)
- Preferred Citation
F.C. Burnand letters and memoranda, *T-Mss 2014-115. Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library.
- Repository
- Billy Rose Theatre Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) was a playwright, humorist, and editor of Punch from 1880 to 1906. The F.C. Burnand letters and memoranda (1873-1907) were written to Punch staff and other colleagues and associates. Subjects include the illustrations and writings to be included in Punch and the reception of Burnand's humorous plays, including Pickwick (1889) and Private Inquiry (1891). Most of the letters are brief. Correspondents include Arthur Cecil Blunt, H. Savile Clarke, W. Beatty-Kingston, E.J. Milliken, James Payn, and W. Moy Thomas. In his letters to Thomas, Burnand discusses his ideas about burlesque theater and a potentially libelous review of Pickwick that was printed in the Society Herald. Some of the letters include Burnand's sketches and verses. Previously assigned call number 8-MWEZ 20225.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Unknown.
Processing information
Compiled by Kit Fluker, 2014
Using the collection
Location
Billy Rose Theatre DivisionNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
Third Floor
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The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Theatre Division at theatre@nypl.org.