Major Barbara. A discussion in three long acts : typescript, 1905.

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Major Barbara. A discussion in three long acts : typescript, 1905.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/656153574

The house copy for the Barker-Vedrenne production at the Court Theatre. With numerous autograph manuscript cues, directions, and cuts. Also includes 2 programs: 1906 and no year.

1 volume, 95f. (95 pages) (.1 linear feet)

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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

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