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Shaw George Bernard Collection

George Bernard Shaw was a prolific Irish playwright and critic whose works continue to be celebrated for their wit, intelligence, and social commentary

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1930s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1930s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1930s, (2023). Shaw, (1856-1950), was an Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1920s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1920s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1920s, (2023). Shaw, (1856-1950), was an Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Devil's Disciple, New Orleans, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Devil's Disciple, New Orleans, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Devil's Disciple, New Orleans, 1937. The Playhouse...Devil's Disciple - Men Like This Made America!'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Captain Brassbound's Conversion, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Captain Brassbound's Conversion, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Captain Brassbound's Conversion, Los Angeles, 1937. Announcement - Theatre Party Sponsored By: Trinity Episcopal Church - To See - "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" by George

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Captain Brassbound's Conversion, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Captain Brassbound's Conversion, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Captain Brassbound's Conversion, Los Angeles, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse...George Bernard Shaw's 3-Act Comedy - "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" - No Seat Over 55

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Federal Music Theatre...Belasco...An All Colored Production of George Bernard Shaw's Frantic Comedy - "Androcles

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, [193-]. Arms and the Man - Play by George Bernard Shaw - Sensational Comedy Hit - On the Stage - East High School'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, [193-]. Arms and the Man - Play by George Bernard Shaw - Sensational Comedy Hit - On the Stage - Roosevelt High School'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, [193-]. Arms and the Man - Play by George Bernard Shaw - Sensational Comedy Hit - On the Stage'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, [193-]. Arms and the Man - Play by George Bernard Shaw - Sensational Comedy Hit - On the Stage - Lincoln High School'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, Salem, MA, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, Salem, MA, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, Salem, MA, 1937. Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw from which The Chocolate Soldier was adapted...Div. W.P.A...Savoy [Theatre]'

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: No More Peace 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Corianolus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Corianolus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Corianolus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Coriolanus, Roslyn, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Coriolanus, Roslyn, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Coriolanus, Roslyn, 1937. Theatre of the Four Seasons - Roslyn [Long Island, New York] - New York State Federal Theatre Project Presenting A Repertory of Plays - Directed by Charles Hopkins - William

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Coriolanus, Roslyn, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Coriolanus, Roslyn, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Coriolanus, Roslyn, [193-]. Theatre of the Four Seasons - Roslyn [Long Island, New York] - New York State Federal Theatre Project Presents an Autumn Festival of Plays - Staged by Charles Hopkins

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: On the Rocks, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

On the Rocks, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
On the Rocks, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: The Great Catherine, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Great Catherine, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Great Catherine, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, Detroit, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, Detroit, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, Detroit, [193-]. W.P.A. Detroit Federal Theatre Presents - Direct from Downtown Cinema Theatre - "Arms

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Arms and the Man, Des Moines, IA, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Arms and the Man, Des Moines, IA, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Arms and the Man, Des Moines, IA, 1937. Arms and the Man - Play by George Bernard Shaw - Sensational Comedy Hit - On the Stage - Friendly House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: The Devil's Disciple, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Devil's Disciple, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Devil's Disciple, Chicago, 1937. George Bernard Shaw's "The Devil's Disciple"...Great Northern Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Caesar and Cleopatra, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Caesar and Cleopatra, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Caesar and Cleopatra, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse Now! - Caesar and Cleopatra by G.B. Shaw'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Federal Music Theatre...Belasco...An All Colored Production of George Bernard Shaw's Frantic Comedy - "Androcles

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: In Calipatria, California, where thousands of refugees congregate, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

In Calipatria, California, where thousands of refugees congregate, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In Calipatria, California, where thousands of refugees congregate

Background imageShaw George Bernard Collection: George Bernard Shaw, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown

George Bernard Shaw, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
George Bernard Shaw, 1926, (1935). Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925



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George Bernard Shaw was a prolific Irish playwright and critic whose works continue to be celebrated for their wit, intelligence, and social commentary. Born in 1856, Shaw's career spanned over six decades and included classics such as "Pygmalion," "Man and Superman," and "Saint Joan." Known for his sharp tongue and radical ideas, Shaw used his plays to challenge societal norms and provoke thought on issues such as class inequality, women's rights, and the hypocrisy of the upper classes. Despite facing criticism during his lifetime, Shaw's legacy endures as one of the most influential figures in modern theater. His unique blend of humor, intellect, and moral conviction continues to resonate with audiences around the world today. George Bernard Shaw may have passed away in 1950, but his words live on as a testament to his enduring impact on literature and society.