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Shorthand fragment handwritten by Shaw, 1940

 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.

Dates

  • 1940

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

Shaw shorthand fragment, undated, circa 1940s.

Transcription:

"Since the Party system was foisted on the House of Commons 250 years ago as a war emergency measure to enable William III to fight Louis XIV, Parliament has been nothing but a battlefield for partisans voting as the Party Whips tell them to without reference to public welfare. But the municipalities were not included in the change; and a municipal councillor can still vote on the merits of the question free from party considerations because owing to the municipal system of triennial elections and procedure by committee reports his vote cannot unseat his party".

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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