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Robert B. Shaw papers, 1927-1989
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shaw, Robert B. (Robert Braxton), 1897-
- Title
- Robert B. Shaw papers
- Dates
- 1927-1989 (inclusive)19271989
- Quantity
- 2.49 cubic feet plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 3143
- Summary
- Papers of methodist minister and social activist of Seattle, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Braxton Shaw was born in 1897. Shaw was treasurer of the Action Committee Against Trident Submarine, a coalition of 20 peace and environment groups opposing the Trident Submarine Program. In 1968 he ran for the 7th district Congressional seat as a Peace and Freedom Party candidate.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3143-001: Robert B. Shaw papers, 1967-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, newsletters, ephemera, financial records.
Newsletters and financial records of the Action Committee Against Trident Submarine (ACATS), of which Shaw was treasurer. Peace and Freedom Party ephemera from the 1968 election.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert B. Shaw, 11/1/1980.
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Accession No. 3143-002: Robert B. Shaw papers, 1927-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Sermons and church bulletins, 1927-1962; speeches, 1962-1983; campaign files and related material, 1966-1968.
Minister in United Church of Christ and United Methodist churches whose sermons were characterized by a strong social note. In 1968 Shaw ran for Congress on a peace platform for the Seventh District seat held by Brock Adams.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert Shaw, 6/6/89.
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Accession No. 3143-003: Robert B. Shaw papers, 1966-1989 (bulk 1966)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical material, speech, campaign materials, minutes and other items of the Peace and Freedom Party of Washington State.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Chet Kingsbury Estate, 7/18/2003.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clergy--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Pacifists--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Shaw, Robert B. (Robert Braxton), 1897- --Archives
Corporate Names
- United Church of Christ--Clergy
- United Methodist Church (U.S.)--Clergy
- United States. Trident System Project Office
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Action Committee Against Trident Submarine (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Peace and Freedom Party (U.S.) (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
