Autograph letters signed from Janet (Achurch) Charrington, London and New York, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1892-1899?].

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Autograph letters signed from Janet (Achurch) Charrington, London and New York, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1892-1899?].

(1) mentions Shaw's new play, "Candida," and (2) refers to two new plays in the actress's possession, one of them written by Shaw.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7280320

Folger Shakespeare 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...

Achurch, Janet, 1863-1916

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Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City. From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954 American dramatist and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011 From the description of Autograph l...