Bernard Shaw letters to Arnold Daly
Overview
Letters from Anglo-Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw to American actor Arnold Daly.
Dates
- Creation: 1904-1910
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 volume)Also includes Shaw's instructions to the producers of John Bull's other island and his sketch of the ground plan for the scenery as well as a few letters from Daly to Shaw.
Biographical / Historical
Shaw was an Irish dramatist. Daly was an American actor. Daly performed in the 1905 Broadway production of Shaw's John Bull's other island.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
83M-24. Gift of Frederick R. Koch, 825 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10021; received: 1984 May 4.
- Title
- Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950. Bernard Shaw letters to Arnold Daly, 1904-1910: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01562
Repository Details
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