Arthur Shaw collection, 1856-1970 [microform].

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Arthur Shaw collection, 1856-1970 [microform].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/733464074

Consists of what appears to be a grouping of family papers, including foreign and domestic post cards, greeting cards, and correspondence; souvenir folders; miscellaneous printed items; calling cards; news clippings; diaries; maps; materials relating to commencement at Brown University; and report cards and school progress reports. Family names in the collection include, but are not limited to, Allen, Dowd, Osborn, Stoddard, and Thielens.

2 linear ft.

Litchfield Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8109396

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Osborne family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6968mks (family)

Allen family.

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Dowd family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6454qj5 (family)

Thielens family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rz8g21 (family)

Shaw, Arthur.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6dv46gf (person)

Unlike many volunteer soldiers during the First World War, Arthur Shaw already had a wife and child as well as a successful career before he enlisted in the military. Due to his numerous years of engineering experience, Shaw was quickly promoted to Captain of the 301st Engineers. In this position, he was responsible for leading 250 soldiers through drills, hikes, and other daily activities. August 1918 found Captain Shaw and his engineers making their way to the battlefront. After aiding with th...

Stoddard family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kx4k73 (family)

Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...