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Letter from A. Vidakovic with shorthand response by Shaw, 1927-07-13

 Item — Document box: 3, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Dwight Strong Collection of George Bernard Shaw comprises over 225 volumes and seven boxes of materials, offering an in-depth look at Shaw’s literary and personal life. The collection includes rare first editions, typed and handwritten manuscripts, and extensive correspondence that documents Shaw’s interactions with friends, family, and professional associates.

Highlights include personal letters, marked proofs, and manuscript drafts, which provide...
insight into Shaw’s creative process, his humor, and his engagement with social and political issues. These materials illustrate Shaw’s influence on Victorian, Edwardian, and early 20th-century society, capturing his contributions to theater, social activism, and the Fabian Society. The collection offers researchers a valuable resource for studying Shaw’s enduring legacy and the impact of his work on modern drama and social thought.

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Dates

  • 1927-07-13

Extent

From the Collection: 231 Volumes

From the Collection: 7 boxes

From the Collection: 1 Files (Flat file drawer)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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General

A typed, signed letter from A. Vidakovic requesting permission to translate "Caesar and Cleopatra" into Serbo-Croation with handwritten shorthand answer by Shaw. Not signed. A transcript of the shorthand is included.

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Repository Details

Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751