Inventory of the John D. Shaw Scrapbook,
1930-1932
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Shaw, John D.
Title
John D. Shaw Scrapbook, 1930-1932
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
1.24 Linear Feet
1 Item
Abstract
John D. Shaw was a 1932 graduate of Duke University where he played three seasons of varsity basketball.
Scrapbook contains clipping and other assorted memorabilia documenting Duke basketball with the inclusive dates 1930-1932.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the University Archives to use this collection.
Collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John D. Shaw Scrapbook, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The John D. Shaw Scrapbook were received by the University Archives as a
gift in 2006.
Processing Information
Processed by Josh Larkin Rowley, May 2009
Encoded by Josh Larkin Rowley, May 2009
Accession UA2006-13 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
John D. "Bub" Shaw, a native of Meriden, Connecticut, was a 1932 graduate of Duke University. He played three seasons of varsity basketball and was named captain his senior year. In addition, he won honorable mention on the All-Southern College team during his last two seasons and was rated by some experts as one of the five best guards in the South. After graduating Shaw returned to Meriden where he taught U.S. history, coached the school's baseball team, and became assistant basketball coach. Shaw passed away in Meriden on January 9, 2006.
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Collection Overview
Scrapbook contains material pertaining to the 1930-1931 and 1931-1932 seasons of the Duke University basketball team. Material present include clippings, a May 1931 issue of The Chronicle, and a December 1931 issue of Baloo, the student publication of the University of Baltimore that contains articles on the University's upcoming contest with Duke.
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Subject Headings
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Detailed Description of Collection
John D. Shaw Scrapbook, 1930-1932
( box)
Box 1
Scrapbook, 1930-1932
