Bernard Shaw papers on "The Future of Political Science in America", 1933-1940

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1152
Bib ID:
4079328 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box (107 items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Manuscripts, correspondence, and documents relating to George Bernard Shaw's speech"The Future of Political Science in America" which he delivered to the Academy of Political Science at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, April 11, 1933. The collection contains a typescript of Shaw's address containing his emendations and corrections in ink, which he did in preparation for publication by Dodd, Mead & Company. Also, letters and documents relating to the book publication, the radio broadcast by Station WJZ, reservations for the address itself, and a rough proof of the English edition of the published speech entitled THE POLITICAL MADHOUSE IN AMERICA AND NEARER HOME.

Arrangement

Cataloged and arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Bernard Shaw papers on "The Future of Political Science in America"; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Academy of Political Science. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1966. Accession number--M-66.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Subject Headings

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Name
Academy of Political Science (U.S.) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Dodd, Mead & Company CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Dramatists, English CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Political science -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Publishers and publishing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Radio programs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID