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MacKenna (Kenneth) collection of material about George Bernard Shaw
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2. Beethoven Broadcast by Bernard Shaw. (?). Published: Radio Times, March 1927 with slight alterations. 1927

General Physical Description note: Typescript carbon copy with corrections and alterations in Shaw's handwriting in ink. 6pp.
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3. Caesar and Cleopatra. Prologue (as adapted for the Polish stage) (?). 1928

General Physical Description note: Typescript in English and Polish. 5 and 6pp.

Scope and Contents note

At top of English version holograph note by G.B. Shaw, Prologue written for the Forbes Robertson's farewell performance at Drury Lane and used at Barry Jackson's revival. Adopted to Polish history for the 1928 production by Arnold Szyfmen in Warsaw. Signed. Polish translation signed by Floryan Sobieniowski. Leather slip case.
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4. Camera Work, no.14. , and Camera Work, no.42/43. 1906 1913.

Scope and Contents note

Contains: G. Bernard Shaw on the London exhibitions, reprinted from the Amateur Photographer, October 1901.
With dedication from Alfred Stieglitz to G.B. Shaw and penciled corrections in the margin.
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5. Candida. (1893).

General Physical Description note: Typescript of play with holograph corrections used during rehearsals of original production. In 3 parts with part of Morel. 4 parts, in slip cover. 27pp., 25pp., 20pp. (incomplete) 10pp.

General note

On title page: Janet Achurch Carrington... given to me by G.B.S., March 14, 1893. Mounted on silk, in slipcase.
 

Carrington, Janet Achurch

General note

See: Candida.
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6. Draft Manifesto submitted to the section by Bernard Shaw. The International Socialist Bureau (British Section) 3rd September 1915.

General Physical Description note: 11pp.

General note

At head of title page in print Strictly private and confidential. Title page has 8 line holograph notation by G.B. Shaw.
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7. Dufferin and Ave, Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple Blackwood, Marquis of, 1826-1902. Speeches delivered in India. London 1890.

General note

Copy from Shaw's library with his signature, dated September 24th, 1890. 2 line note in Shaw's handwriting on title page
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Emery, (Mrs.) Polloc. 1875- .

General note

See: John Bull's other Island.
See: Press Cuttings, London, 1909.
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Galton, Frank Wallis. 1869- .

General note

See: Metropolitan Borough Council Election.
 

International Socialist Bureau (British section). Draft Manifesto submitted... by Bernard Shaw.

General note

See: Draft Manifesto.
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9. [Irish Co-operation]. The muddle over the Irish grant.

General Physical Description note: Holograph manuscript foolscap. 2pp.

Scope and Contents note

Together with printed article as it appeared in The New Statesman, April 12, 1913.
 

Levy, J.H.

General note

See: Mrs. Warren's profession.
 

London reform union leaflet.

General note

See: Metropolitan Borough Council Elections
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11. Manifesto of English Socialists. Title page written on by Shaw in holograph. explaining how the manifesto came to be written. Approximately 15 lines in holograph. May 1st, 1893.

General Physical Description note: 8pp. wrappers. 8pp. printed pamphlet, original wrappers.

Scope and Contents note

This wretched affair was the result of a conference at William Morris's house at Hammersmith, lasting through several evenings, at which he attempted the hopeless task of reconciling Hyndman's policy with mine... etc.
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12. Metropolitan Borough Council elections. Polling Day, Monday, November 2nd, 8am to 8pm. 1903.

  • Progress, not politics. A word to women electors about the Boroough Councils. 4pp. Progressive leaflet no.7.
  • Ten reasons why women should support the progressives at the Borough Council Elections Holograph manuscript by G.B. Shaw. 6pp.
  • Galton, Frank Wallis: The London reform. Union Leaflet.
  • Mr. Shaw's skit thereon (Memorandum by F.W. Galton), July 20, 1931. 1p. typescript, signed.
 

Muddle over the Irish grant.

General note

See: [Irish Co-operation].
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14. Norman, Clarence Henry, defendant.

Scope and Contents note

Proceedings of a District Court Martial held on the 30th day of June 1916 by order of Major General Sir F. Lloyd, K.C.B., G.V.O, D.S.O.,... Trial of no.25801 Private Clarence Henry Norman, 5th (R) Bn. Grenadier Guards... 34 leaves, printed and typed. (together) with holograph letter from G.B.S to My dear Norman regarding trial, dated August 19th, 1916 and letter of December 1934 from Offices of Simon & Schuster, publishers, New York. re K. McKenna re possible publication of this item.
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15. Plays, pleasant and unpleasant [Prospectus].

General Physical Description note: Typescript with holograph corrections, 4pp.

General note

At top of sheet 9 Henrietta St., Covent Garden, London, W.C.
 

Sobeniowski, Floryan

General note

See: Caesar and Cleopatra.
See: Intelligent Woman's guide to socialism and capitalism.
 

Stieglitz, Alfred

General note

See: Camera work.
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Ten reasons why women should support...

General note

See: Metropolitan Borough council elections.
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To the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Dublin... 17 November 28th, 1912.

General Physical Description note: Galley proof, 1p.

Scope and Contents note

A letter concerning the providing of a suitable gallery for the Sir Hugh Lane Collection of Works of art.

General note

Not recorded in the bibliography of Shaw. Only a few copies were taken for the purpose of circulating others interested in the matter.
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18. Tolstoy: Tragedian or Comedian. Published: London Mercury. Copyright: International Magazine Company, New York. 1921.

General Physical Description note: Galley proofs with holograph corrections. 2pp.
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19. War issues for Irishmen. London. 1918.

General Physical Description note: 1 signature only, rough proof copy.
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21. Letters, post-cards and autographed ephemera. 1901- .

General Physical Description note: 15 pieces, 1 folder.

Scope and Contents note

Letters to P.P. Howe, 1911; Leigh Lovel, 1915; Willard Houghland, 1934. Form-cards re forthcoming publications, cancelled check etc.
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Ephemera in printed form. 22 n.d., 1942.

General Physical Description note: 9 pieces, 1 folder.

Scope and Contents note

Contains such pieces as Bernard Shaw on capital punishment, Dreiser's statement to the Writers' War Board, 1942 concerning his position on war and capitalism, and Shaw on Dreiser, reprinted from PM, 1942. Playbill of Royal Court Theatre, April 9, 1904 for performance of Candida, A note to Androcles and the Lion for the New York production, 1915 etc.

General note

1 piece gift of Dr. Jacob Schwartz.
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23. Clippings. v.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 folder.
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24. Portraits, photos.

General Physical Description note: 11 pieces, 1 folder.

Scope and Contents note

Photo of J. Epstein's bust of Shaw, 2 photos of L. Knight's oil portrait, clipped caricature of Shaw and Ellen Terry by W. Cotton.
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25. Material re Kenneth MacKenna's collecting activities.

General Physical Description note: 1 folder, 13 items.
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26. Bust, caricature of G.B. Shaw in wood.

General Physical Description note: 25cm.
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27. Wire caricature by Ted Weidhaas.

General Physical Description note: 22cm.
 

Beardsley, Aubrey Vincent, 1872-1898. Poster for Arms and the Man. 28

General Physical Description note: Black and white. 50 × 70 cm.

General note

Stored in map-room with oversized catalogued material.
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Shaw, George Bernard. Spoken English & broken English. London: Linguaphone Institute. 29 [1928?].

General Physical Description note: 12pp., wrappers.
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30. Shaw, George Bernard. Pamphlets.

General Physical Description note: (7 items).
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1. Socialism for millionaires. Girard, Kansas: Haldeman-Julius. n.d.

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2. Epigrams. Girard, Kansas: Haldeman-Julius. n.d.

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3. The unprotected child and the law. London: The Six Point Group. n.d.

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4. The League of Nations. London: Fabian Society. January 1929.

General Physical Description note: 2 copies.
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5. Socialism and superior brains: a reply to Mr. Mallock. London: Fabian Society. November 1909.

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6. Troubetskoy, Prince Paul. Sculpture. With a word by Bernard Shaw. London: P. & D. Colnaghi & Company. December 1931.

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7. Lloyd, Henry J. Trade unionism for clerks. [1919].

Scope and Contents note

By... and R.E. Scouller. With introductions by The Rt. Hon. J.R. Clynes and G. Bernard Shaw. London: Cecil Palmer and Hayward.
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31. Henderson, Archibald. George Bernard Shaw. Man of the century. Washington: Reference Department, Library of Congress. 1957.

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Shaw, George Bernard, 1856-1950. Letters to Howard Von Hardenburg Inches. Ayot Saint Lawrence. 32 1947-1949.

General Physical Description note: 6 items. Holograph and typescript. These letters have all been laminated.
  • Accompanying the letter of January 8, 1948, is a signed photograph of Shaw.
  • Also: 1 letter to Inches from Shaw's housekeeper, December 1, 1948.

General note

Gift of Howard V.H. Inches, June 1962.
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