TLS, 1898 May 19 : [London], to [Samuel Smith.

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TLS, 1898 May 19 : [London], to [Samuel Smith.

Shaw, laid up after a foot operation, has been delayed in reading Smith's manuscript. In characteristic style, Shaw expresses himself on the subjects of public vs. private hospitals and of authors who keep adding to their manuscripts. Accompanied by Lena Conwell's photo of Shaw.

1 p. ; 25.5 x 20 cm. with black and white photograph, 13.5 x 8.5 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6917787

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 26, 1856, George Bernard Shaw was the only son and third and youngest child of George Carr and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly Shaw. Though descended from landed Irish gentry, Shaw's father was unable to sustain any more than a facade of gentility. Shaw's official education consisted of being tutored by an uncle and briefly attending Protestant and Catholic day schools. At fifteen Shaw began working as a bookkeeper in a land agent's office which required him t...

Smith, Samuel

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Epithet: Curate of Wye, county Kent British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001199.0x000195 Epithet: son of W Smith MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000757.0x00038f ...

Conwell, Lena.

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