Warren S. Smith papers, 1890-1984.

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Warren S. Smith papers, 1890-1984.

The Warren S. Smith papers include his collection of dramatic literature featuring Bernard Shaw, plus publications, bulletins, news clippings, and correspondence.

7 cubic feet.

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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, Warren Sylvester, 1912-1984

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Warren S. Smith came to Penn State in 1946. He was named first director of the general education program of the College of Arts and Architecture and assistant director of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities Studies in 1967. He retired in 1977 as professor emeritus of theatre after serving 31 years at Penn State. From the description of Warren S. Smith papers, 1890-1984. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 554705643 ...

Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....