Clement William Scott papers
Biographical/Historical note
Clement William Scott (1841-1904) was the principal dramatic critic for the (London) Daily Telegraph, with which he was connected from 1871 to 1898. In addition, he adapted French plays for the London stage, contributed sentimental verse to Punch, and edited The Theatre from 1880 to 1889. Scott was the author of books of poetry, dramatic criticism, and reminiscences of the London stage.
Biographical Information:
Dictionary of National Biography
Scott--The Drama of Yesterday and Today
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of correspondence between Clement William Scott and the theatrical and journalistic people with whom he worked (a full list is to be found at the end of this register), printed and manuscript verse by Clement Scott and by other authors, clippings, notes, photographs and memorabilia.
Creator
- Scott, Clement, 1841-1904 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1859-1904
Language of Materials
English
Extent
11 box(es)
Restrictions on Access
The Clement William Scott Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Restrictions on Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Clement William Scott Papers, A.S425, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
Subject
- Scott, Clement, 1841-1904 (Person)
- Title
- Clement William Scott papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library