Leigh (John H.) Papers, 1893-1912

Collection context

Summary

Title:
John H. Leigh Papers
Dates:
1893-1912
Creators:
Leigh, J. H. (John Highfield), 1859-1934 Leigh, John H.
Abstract:
Extent:
2 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

John H. Leigh Papers. UC Davis, Special Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains clippings of reviews and interviews concerning Leigh's public Shakespearian readings as well as notebooks revealing Leigh's detailed study of each play in preparation for his readings.

Biographical / historical:

John H. Leigh (1859-1934) was a public reader of Shakespearian plays in Great Britain.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by UC Davis, Special Collections staff.
Date Prepared:
1893-1912
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

John H. Leigh Papers. UC Davis, Special Collections

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621