Discrete Item F5 - George Bernard Shaw letter

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

George Bernard Shaw letter

Level of description

Discrete Item

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1949 (Creation)
    Creator
    Shaw, George Bernard

Physical description area

Physical description

4 p.

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1856-1950)

Biographical history

George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin, Ireland on 26th July, 1856. A noted playwright, drama critic and socialist, Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. A few of his well-known plays include, "Arms and the Man" (1898), "The Doctor's ... »

Custodial history

Queen's University Board of Trustee member Mr. D.I McLeod purchased the letter directly from the addressee Mr. Ivor Brown, then donated the letter to Queen's University.

Scope and content

Letter dated Sept. 7, 1949,to Ivor Brown from Ayot Saint Lawrence. Relates to Brown's book on Shakespeare.

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

Donated by Mr. D.I McLeod, 1962.

Language of material

  • English

Location of originals

2999 (Shaw)

Restrictions on access

Open

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Copyright restrictions may apply.

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  • Folder: 2999 (Shaw)