John D. Shaw Scrapbook, 1930-1932
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Summary
- Creator:
- Shaw, John D.
- 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.
- Extent:
- 1.24 Linear Feet
1 Item - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.30.01.0062
- University Archives Record Group:
- 30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- The John D. Shaw Scrapbook were received by the University Archives as a gift in 2006.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Josh Larkin Rowley, May 2009
Encoded by Josh Larkin Rowley, May 2009
Accession UA2006-13 is described in this finding aid.
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[Identification of item], John D. Shaw Scrapbook, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.