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"Androcles and the Lion a fable play" by Bernard Shaw, 1913

 Item — Document box: 5, 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.

Dates

  • 1913

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

General

Notes on Granville Barker's Productions at the St. James Theatre, September 1st, 1913. Also includes another piece "The Harlequinade" by Dion Clayton Calthrop and Granville Barker. A three page prefatory note by Shaw is included at the end of the booklet.

Creator

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