Guide to the Elizabeth R. Shaw Notebook MSS.2719
Shaw, Elizabeth R.
- Author:
Finding aid prepared by Lydia Wommack
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
September 2010
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
- Creation:
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- Language Usage:
English
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Elizabeth R. Shaw Notebook
- Unit ID:
MSS.2719
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.1 Linear feet
- Dates:
1849 December 20
- Abstract:
This notebook consists of several poems and songs written by Elizabeth R. Shaw of Chillicothe, Ohio, and others she copied from other poets. Home and death are common themes of the poems.
- Processing Information:
Processed by
Lydia Wommack, 2010.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
Gift of Wade Hall, 2006.
- Preferred Citation:
Preferred Citation note
Elizabeth R. Shaw Notebook, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of several poems and songs copied by Elizabeth R. Shaw. "Auld Lang Syne" is also written. Home and death are common themes in the poems and one is even written on the death of President William Henry Harrison. Authors include Miss C. Allen, J.H. Bailey, G.P. Morris, the Pope, B.B. Lyon, S.J. Bull and Elizabeth Shaw. A typed copy of the poem "All for the Best" was made in 1960 by George Stober.
Biographical/Historical note
Elizabeth R. Shaw of Chillicothe, Ohio writes poetry.
Elizabeth R. Shaw Notebook Box SC0029 Folder 2719.1