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- [1895-1950] (Creation)
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29 boxes, 14 albums
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
George Bernard Shaw was an enthusiastic amateur photographer. For a full biography, see the description for the Shaw business papers (Ref: Shaw).
Archival history
Initially stored at Shaw's Corner (Shaw's home for over 40 years, now owned by the National Trust), the photographs were deposited by the National Trust in 1979, 1981 and 1983.
GB 0097 SHAW PHOTOGRAPHS [1895-1950] Collection (fonds) 29 boxes, 14 albums Shaw , George Bernard , 1856-1950 , Irish dramatist, critic and novelist
George Bernard Shaw was an enthusiastic amateur photographer. For a full biography, see the description for the Shaw business papers (Ref: Shaw).
Initially stored at Shaw's Corner (Shaw's home for over 40 years, now owned by the National Trust), the photographs were deposited by the National Trust in 1979, 1981 and 1983.
Photographs from George Bernard Shaw's house at Shaw's Corner, [1895-1950], including photographs of Shaw himself, and pictures taken by him of his household, his friends and family, and of places he visited. In addition there are pictures of Shaw by other photographers, theatrical photographs for plays including Major Barbara, and film stills for Caesar and Cleopatra (1946).
General
Apply to Archivist. The albums, film and glass negatives are closed because of their physical condition.
Apply to Archivist for copyright details.
English
Some of the photographs and negatives are in a poor condition and access is limited.
A draft box list is available: some of the negatives and albums are unlisted.
The British Library of Political and Economic Science also holds the business papers and diaries of George Bernard Shaw (Ref: Shaw and SR 0293). For a full list of material relating to Shaw held at the Library and elsewhere, see the description for the Shaw business papers.
Bill Jay and Margaret Moore (ed) Bernard Shaw on Photography (P.Smith Books, Salt Lake City, 1989).
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Mar 2001 Ayot St Lawrence England Europe Hertfordshire Shaw , Charlotte , 1857-1943 , neé Payne-Townshend , wife of George Bernard Shaw x Townshend , Charlotte , Payne- x Payne-Townshend , Charlotte Shaw , George Bernard , 1856-1950 , Irish dramatist, critic and novelist Shaw's Corner UK Visual materials Western Europe London
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Scope and content
Photographs from George Bernard Shaw's house at Shaw's Corner, [1895-1950], including photographs of Shaw himself, and pictures taken by him of his household, his friends and family, and of places he visited. In addition there are pictures of Shaw by other photographers, theatrical photographs for plays including Major Barbara, and film stills for Caesar and Cleopatra (1946).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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General
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Apply to Archivist. The albums, film and glass negatives are closed because of their physical condition.
Conditions governing reproduction
Apply to Archivist for copyright details.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The British Library of Political and Economic Science also holds the business papers and diaries of George Bernard Shaw (Ref: Shaw and SR 0293). For a full list of material relating to Shaw held at the Library and elsewhere, see the description for the Shaw business papers.
Finding aids
A draft box list is available: some of the negatives and albums are unlisted.
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Rules and/or conventions used
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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Language(s)
- English