Henry Shoemaker papers, 1873-1952.

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Henry Shoemaker papers, 1873-1952.

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The documents of the Henry Shoemaker Papers consist of correspondence, ephemera, publications, photographs, and scrapbooks. The majority of the materials concern the life of Henry W. Shoemaker, author, civil servant, diplomat, and newspaper publisher (Altoona Tribune). The collection contains materials relating to Shoemaker's family (sister Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff, Quiggle family), friends, business associates (Shoemaker, Bates and Co.), and the many organizations he was affiliated with. The collection reflects the varied nature of Shoemaker's interests and careers. It documents Shoemaker's life as an author, newspaper publisher, banker, folklorist, conservationist, and diplomat, as well as his interest in promoting and protecting historical sites and traditions in Pennsylvania.

30.61 cubic feet.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7662384

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Shoemaker, Bates and Co.

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Wagstaff, Blanche Shoemaker, 1888-

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Shoemaker family.

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Altoona Tribune.

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Shoemaker, Henry W., 1880-1958.

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Henry Shoemaker collected folk stories and animal stories from various Pennsylvania people and areas. From the description of Collection of essays on various topics by Henry W. Shoemaker 1952 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 317069786 Descendant of the Shuler family. From the guide to the Shuler family history, circa 1952, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Director, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. ...

Quiggle family.

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