Inventory of the John D. Shaw Scrapbook, 1930-1932

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Shaw, John D.
Title: John D. Shaw Scrapbook, 1930-1932
Language of Material: English
Extent: 1.24 Linear Feet, 1 Item
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

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.

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John D. Shaw Scrapbook, 1930-1932

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Scrapbook, 1930-1932

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Historical 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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