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Archives of American Art
George Russell Shaw papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.shawgeor
- Creators:
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Shaw, George Russell, b. 1848
- Dates:
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1877-1975
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet(on 2 microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
34 pocket notebooks containing architectural sketches and notes, sketches of birds, chess notes, lists of names, expenses and other notes; a sketchbook kept in 1901; a printed obituary notice; and two letters.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Architect; Boston, Mass. Died 1937.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 1120-1121 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1975 by Sarah Quinan Shaw Johnson, granddaughter of Shaw.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Architectural drawing -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Architects -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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