Mary Hamilton letters, 1905-1926. [1905-1926]

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Mary Hamilton letters, 1905-1926. [1905-1926]

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The Mary Hamilton letters contain fourteen letters to or about Mary Hamilton, covering a period of two decades, from 1905 to 1926. Within this group are letters from George Bernard Shaw, Harley Granville-Barker, J.E. Vedrenne, John Galsworthy, Algernon Blackwood, Lena Ashwell, and David Belasco. The seven letters from G.B. Shaw provide great insight into Shaw s own philosophies and the workings of early 20th century American and British theatre. Associated with the November 2, 1908 letter from G.B. Shaw is a photograph of him with his signature on the back. Letters from the others also offer much information about how theatres were managed and directed, actresses were chosen and playwrights collaborated.

15 items (14 letters and 1 photograph)0.25 linear ft. (1/2 Hollinger document case)

Brown University, Brown University Library

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Brown University, Brown University 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...

Hamilton, Mary, 1885-1945.

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Mary Agnes Hamilton was born in Ottawa, Canada to Bishop Charles and Frances “Fanny” Hamilton in 1885. From 1903 to 1904, Hamilton studied acting at the New York School of Dramatic Art, where she was the first Canadian to win the Gold Medal for Dramatic Art. Following her graduation from school, Hamilton moved to London. In 1907, she performed in a number of plays for the Court Theatre, including Man and Superman and The Doctor’s Dilemma by G.B. Shaw, The Silver Box by ...