James Porter Shaw papers, [ca. 1938-1958].

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James Porter Shaw papers, [ca. 1938-1958].

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Papers accompanying his collection of books on guns and firearms. Sales catalogs (many from F. Theodore Dexter, antique firearms collector and dealer), lists and a few letters and drafts. With the papers: notice concerning George Catlin and Colt weapons, and four items of political interest (Oakland Transcript supplement about a Republican Party meeting, Aug., 1872; announcement of Ratification Meeting, San Francisco, June 21, 1876, for California Constitution; election proclamation, 1877; program of Grant obsequies, Aug. 8, 1885).

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