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Richard Shaw Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1598

Scope and Contents

The collection includes written production material for four children's books written by Richard Shaw, including typescripts, proofs, and correspondence.

Dates

  • 1968-circa 1973

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Richard Shaw was born May 21, 1923, in Greensboro, NC. His work experience included librarian and book editor, but his main career was as a professor of English. As a writer he wrote for both children and young adults.

Biographical Source: "Richard Shaw (1923-)." Something About the Author. Vol. 12. Detroit, MI: Gale, 1977.

Extent

4 folders

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains written production material for four books by Richard Shaw.

Arrangement

Collection guide arranged alphabetically by title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Richard Shaw.

Title
Richard Shaw Papers, 1968-circa 1973
Status
Completed
Author
Jim Eyer
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • July 2017: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Children's Literature Research Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Suite 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library