WAUUA23_00_5306ShawSpencer.xmlGuide to the Spencer G. Shaw Papers 1949-2006Shaw (Spencer G.) PapersFunding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries© 2003 (Last modified: 9/22/2023)
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Finding aid written in English.Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard).University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections5306Shaw, Spencer G.Spencer G. Shaw Papers 1949-200620.42 cubic ft. (20 boxes, 3 CDs, 1 vertical file, 1 oversize vertical file, 1 oversize folder)Collection materials are in English.Papers of a University of Washington professor of Library and Information Science whose research and teaching areas included library materials for children, multi-cultural materials for children and young adults, the art and techniques of storytelling, the history of children's literature, library service to special populations, international librarianship, and library services and programs for the aging

Spencer G. Shaw was a professor emeritus in the University of Washington's Information School. He completed his undergraduate work at Hampton University in Hampton, VA, received a B.L.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and continued advanced studies at the University of Chicago Graduate Library School.

Shaw taught at Drexel University, Queens College, Syracuse University, Virginia State University, the University of Maryland, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin - Madison, the University of North Carolina - Greensboro, the University of North Texas, and the University of Washington, where he was on the faculty of the School of Library and Information Science from 1970 through 1986. He was also a practicing librarian in the Nassau Library System, the Brooklyn Public Library, and the Hartford Public Library.

Dr. Shaw's research and teaching areas included library materials for children, multi-cultural materials for children and young adults, the art and techniques of storytelling, the history of children's literature, library service to special populations, international librarianship, and library services and programs for the aging. From 1961 to 1968 he was the scriptwriter and narrator of a radio program, Story Hour on the Air , produced by radio station WHLI, Hempstead, Long Island, NY, and sponsored by the Nassau Library System.

Dr. Shaw lectured widely, traveling to New Zealand, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Japan, Cyprus, Canada, Australia, and Mexico. He was a member of numerous committees of the American Library Association including the Newbery/Caldecott Awards Committees; the Laura Ingalls Wilder Awards Committee; the ALA Board of Directors; the Book Evaluation Committee; the Nominations, Policies and Procedures Committee; and the International Relations Committee. He received the Nancy Blankenship Pryor Award, the Nordstrom Community Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Library Association, and the Grolier Foundation Award. In 1986, the University of Washington established the Spencer G. Shaw Honor Lecture Series.

Shaw retired from the University of Washington in 1986 and moved to Connecticut. He passed away June 2010 at the age of 93.

Sources: Collection materials; Seattle Times Obituary, June 24, 2010

Organized into 3 accessions.

Accession No. 5306-001, Spencer Shaw papers, 1949-2006Accession No. 5306-002, Spencer Shaw papers, 1956-2006Accession No. 5306-003, Spencer G. Shaw papers, 1963-1980

Photos, correspondence, speeches and writings, curriculum vitae materials, thesis, storytelling materials, cassette tapes, audio tapes, VHS tapes, film reels, posters, plaques, certificates, wall hangings.

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University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)Shaw, Spencer G.--ArchivesUniversity of Washington. Graduate School of Library and Information ScienceNassau Library SystemAmerican Library AssociationAmerican Library Association. Children's Services DivisionUniversity of Washington. School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Washington. Information SchoolUniversity of Washington. University ArchivesLibrary science teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesChildren's librarians--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesRadio programs for children--New York (State)--Long IslandCollege teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesStorytellers--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesStorytelling--Study and teachingChildren--Books and readingChildren's literature--Study and teachingYoung adult literature--Study and teachingLibrary schools--FacultyTeaching--Aids and devicesAged--Services for--United StatesAged--Housing--United StatesStory hour on the air (Radio program)Sound recordingsSeattleArts and HumanitiesColleges and UniversitiesLiteraturePerforming ArtsSound RecordingsPhotographs

 

Accession No. 5306-001: Spencer Shaw papers, 1949-200611.09 cubic feet (11 boxes and 3 CDs)CD copy of "Story Hour on the Air" radio program tapes (2) from 5/15/1966 and 6/9/68. 1 16 bit listening copy, 1 24 bit archival copy and 1 16 bit working master.

Arrangement: Audio tapes and scripts are arranged chronologically, subject files alphabetically, and lecture notes by course number.

Scope and Content: Storytelling programs, course materials, lecture notes, correspondence, articles, awards, subject series; 1949-2001.

Includes reel-to-reel audio tapes (1961-1968) of Shaw's radio program, Story Hour on the Air.

Shaw's papers also include materials related to the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, the Washington Association of Homes for the Aging, Presbyterian Ministries, Inc., Friends of the Seattle Public Library, the National Book Foundation, and the American Library Association Children's Service Division. They also include his work with the American Library Association's "Library/USA" exhibit at the New York World's Fair.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Spencer Shaw, March 25, 2003.

Processing Info: Processed in 2003-2004.

Brooklyn Public Library1/15306-001General Correspondence1950-19581/25306-001Clippings1949-1959Nassau Library System1/35306-001Historical Featuresn.d.1/45306-001General Correspondence1960-1971Correspondence Regarding:1/55306-001Story Hour on the Air1962-19651/65306-001"Thank You" correspondence1962-1970Scripts - Story Hour on the Air1/7-295306-001November 1961 - January 15, 19671961-19678/1-75306-001January 22, 1967 - June 9, 19681967-1968Reports8/85306-001Annual Reports1960-19688/95306-001Miscellaneous1963-19708/105306-001News Releases19608/115306-001Announcements1960-19768/125306-001Brochures1965-19708/135306-001Bulletins19608/145306-001Programs1961-19708/155306-001Invitations1960-1969Subject Series8/165306-001Children's Services Program information1961-19708/175306-001Juvenile Book Review19668/185306-001Spencer Shaw Farewell Banquet19708/195306-001Summer Reading1967, n.d.8/205306-001Miscellany1966, n.d.Audio Tapes - Story Hour on the Air

General Notes: * Indicates tape does not have corresponding typed transcript.

25306-001Story Hour Wishes to Charles Perrault and Jacob Grimm*January 7, 1961

Scope and Content: "King Thrushbeard," from Grimm's fairy tales; "The Fairies," from Perrault's fairy tales.

25306-001"Princess and the Pea," Andersen*June 24, 196125306-001National Children's Book Week November 12, 1961

Scope and Content: "Three Golden Oranges."

25306-001Holidays - Puerto Rican Day, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Thanksgiving*November 19, 1961

Scope and Content: "The New Pioneer," Dorothy C. Fisher.

25306-001A Season of FestivalsDecember 3, 1961

Scope and Content: "A Cruse of Oil" from Told Under the Christmas Tree (Hannukah); "The Festival of St. Nicholas," from Hans Brinker - Mary M. Dodge.

25306-001Christmas in Poetry and Song*December 19, 1961

Scope and Content: "Mince Pie and Mistletoe" (poetry), by P. McGinty.

25306-001Twelve Months of MagicDecember 31, 1961

Scope and Content: "The Twelve Months in the Enchanted Book," by Dalglish; "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," from Grimm's fairy tales.

25306-001Detectives at WorkJanuary 21, 1961

Scope and Content: "The Case of the Sensational Secret," from Homer Price, by Robert McCloskey.

25306-001"Princess Who Could Not Cry"January 28, 196225306-001Hearts and FlowersFebruary 11, 1962

Scope and Content: "Saint Valentine," from Holiday Round Up, by L. Pannell; "The Shepherd's Nosegay," from The Shepherd's Nosegay, retold by Parker Filmore; "Excerpts in re. to Lincoln," Gettysburg Address, poem by Mildred Meigs.

25306-001Tom Sawyer, Robin HoodFebruary 25, 1962

Scope and Content: Chapter 2 from The Adventures of Tom Sawer, "Glorious White Washer"; "Robin Hood and Little John."

25306-001Seeing Is BelievingMarch 4, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Squire's Bride," "The Emperor's New Clothes," Andersen.

25306-001Young Book Reviewers Share Their Storyland FriendsMarch 11, 1962

Scope and Content: Donna Fabrizo, Gr. 5, Sch. #5, Cedarhurst, LI, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower - Godden; Ian Brecher, Gr. 5, Sch. #2, Inwood, LI, The Cricket in Times Square- Selden; librarian: Mrs. Ada Silberg, Peninsula P.L.

25306-001Newbery-Caldecott Award Winning BooksMarch 18, 1962

Scope and Content: Once a Mouse by Marcia Brown.

25306-001Peasant Maids, Dwarfs, and a Bit of MagicMarch 25, 1962

Scope and Content: "Snow White and Rose Red", from Blue Fairy Book, collected and edited by Andrew Lang.

25306-001Heroes from the PastApril 1, 1962

Scope and Content: "David and Goliath," chapter 1; "Polyphemus the Cyclops," from The Odyssey of Homer, retold by Barbara Leonie Picard.

25306-001Hans Christian Andersen Story FestivalApril 8, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Swineherd" and "What the Good Man Does Is Always Right" - Andersen.

25306-001East Meadow Book Reviewers Talk About Their Book FriendsApril 15, 1962

Scope and Content: "Books," from This Year: Next Year, by Walter de la Mare and Harold Jones; "The Enchanted Shirt," from This Singing World, by John Hay; Diane Auerbach, Gr. 6, Barnum Woods School, The Middle Button, by Kathryn Worth; Daniel Thompson, Gr. 5, Sacred Heart School, Onion John, by Joseph Krumgold; librarian: Miss Laura Seacord, East Meadow P.L.

25306-001Easter JoyApril 22, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Selfish Giant," from The Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde.

25306-001Island Park Book Reviewers on the AirApril 29, 1962

Scope and Content: Vicki Block, Gr. 5, Island Park Radcliffe Road School, The Saturdays, by Elizabeth Enright; David Sanders, Gr. 4, Island Park Radcliffe Road School, James and the Giant Peach, by Roald Dahl; library director: Mrs. Helen Williams, Island Park P.L.

"Apple Seed John," by Lydia Maria Childs, from One Thousand Poems for Children, selected and arranged by Elizabeth H. Seachrist.

25306-001T'is the Merry, Merry Month of MayMay 13, 1962

Scope and Content: "My Mother Is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World," by Becky Reyher.

25306-001Cats Here, Cats There, Cats and Kittens EverywhereOctober 14, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Cat That Walked by Himself," from Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling; "Cat and Mouse in Partnership," from Grimm's fairy tales; "Washington and His Cat," retold by Joseph Jacobs.

25306-001October Trails in BooklandOctober 21, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Poor Turkey Girl."

25306-001Ghosts and Goblins and a Witch or TwoOctober 28, 1962

Scope and Content: "Teeny Tiny" and "Rapunzel."

25306-001Time for LaughterNovember 4, 1962

Scope and Content: "How the Rhinocerous Got His Skin," "The Three Sillies."

25306-001Books Are Soldiers, Small and TallNovember 25, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Bell of Atri."

25306-001Chill December Brings the Sleet, Blazing Fire and Christmas TreatDecember 2, 1962

Scope and Content: "How the Good Gifts Were Used by Two."

25306-001Neighbor's Windows Shining BrightDecember 16, 1962

Scope and Content: "Reuben Lights a Torch," by Sol Klein; "Mrs. Santa Claus's Christmas Present," by Alice Morris.

25306-001Christmas ... Christmas! Timeless Hour!December 23, 1962

Scope and Content: "The Youngest Shepherd," by Hal Borland; "A Visit from St. Nicholas," by Clement C. Moore.

25306-001Happy Birthday! Happy New Year!December 30, 1962

Scope and Content: "Hansel and Gretel."

25306-001Father of Fairy Tale Enchantment - Charles PerraultJanuary 6, 1963

Scope and Content: "Puss in Boots."

25306-001Bowmen and HuntsmenJanuary 20, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Skillful Huntsman," "The Three Jolly Huntsmen."

25306-001The Scout TrailFebruary 3, 1963

Scope and Content: "Nathan Cathecart's Thrilling Midnight Adventure," "Four Men of God."

25306-001Love Is a Rainbow of UnderstandingFebruary 10, 1963

Scope and Content: "Robin Hood and Allen-a-Dale," "North Star Shining," by Hildegarde Swift.

25306-001And Crown Thy Good With BrotherhoodFebruary 17, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Hundred Dresses," by Eleanor Estes.

25306-001John Newbery, Randolph Caldecott, Frederic MelcherMarch 17, 1963

Scope and Content: "Song of the Swallows," by Lee Politi.

25306-001A Day in SpringMarch 31, 1963

Scope and Content: "Hans Clodhopper" - Andersen; "Origin of Spring," from Greek Myths, by Coolidge.

25306-001The Glory of EasterApril 14, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Easter Eggs," - Cather.

25306-001Roslyn Book Reviewers on the AirApril 21, 1963

Scope and Content: Allen Unger, Gr. 7, Roslyn Junior High School, Buffalo and Beaver, by Steven Meader; Allyn Ostrow, Gr. 6, East Hills School, Roslyn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Samuel Clemens; librarian: Mrs. Dorothy Wood, Roslyn (Bryant) Library.

25306-001It's Time for Work, It's Time for PlayApril 28, 1963

Scope and Content: "Pinocchio's Adventures in Playtime Land."

35306-001Levittown Book Reviewers on the AirMay 5, 1963

Scope and Content: Lisa Kugler, Lee Road School, Wantagh, L.I., Dancing Star: the Story of Anna Pavlova, by Gladys Malvern; Michael Gallagher, Abbey Lane School, Levittown, L.I., The Slave Who Freed Haiti: the Story of Touissant L'Ouverture, by Katherine Scherman; librarian: Miss Nancy Anderson, Levittown, P.L.

35306-001Merry Rollicking, Frolicking MayMay 12, 1963

Scope and Content: Ballad - "Robin Hood and the Widow's Three Sons"; chapter 2 - "Dusting Is Fun," from All of a Kind Family, by Sydney Taylor.

35306-001Wantagh Young Book Reviewers on the AirMay 19, 1963

Scope and Content: Michele Cohen, Life with Father, Day; Justin Ansell, Kidnapped, R.L. Stevenson.

35306-001A Penny's Worth of KindnessJune 3, 1963

Scope and Content: "Little Freddie with his Fiddle," "Unexpected Good Fortune."

35306-001Bethpuge Book Reviewers on the AirJune 9, 1963

Scope and Content: Robin Pomerantz, Gr. 4, Heaven to Betsy, M. Lovelace; Howard Brooks, The FBI, Q. Reynolds.

35306-001Over the Hills and Far AwayJune 16, 1963

Scope and Content: "An Honest Life, A Good Heart and a Merry Mind."

35306-001Welcome, Again, to the Storyhour CircleSeptember 22, 1963

Scope and Content: "Rosa-Too-Little," by Sue Felt.

35306-001Time of Wonder, the Library Story HoursSeptember 29, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Old Woman and her Pig," "The Prince with Donkey's Ears."

35306-001Hey How for HalloweenOctober 27, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Tinker and the Ghost," "The Strange Visitor."

35306-001Autumn Trails on a November DayNovember 3, 1963

Scope and Content: "Story that had No End," "Cricket and the Ant," "Hare That Defeated the Lion."

35306-001Three Cheers for Books, National Children's Book WeekNovember 10, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Flea."

35306-001A Class Visit to Our LibraryNovember 17, 1963

Scope and Content: "Peter Humbug and the White Cat," "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address."

35306-001We Hail the Merry Harvest TimeNovember 24, 1963

Scope and Content: "Tale of Clever Gretel."

35306-001In Memoriam - John Kennedy, 1916-1963December 1, 1963

Scope and Content: "Balder and the Mistletoe."

35306-001The Merry, Merry Christmas Time Is HereDecember 22, 1963

Scope and Content: "The Little Juggler."

35306-001Weave Me a Garland, Teller of TalesJanuary 5, 1964

Scope and Content: "Twelve Months," "Clever Gretel."

35306-001Happy Birthday, Lewis CarrollJanuary 26, 1964

Scope and Content: Chapter One: "Down the Rabbit Hole," from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; "The Walrus and the Carpenter."

35306-001Stony the Road We TrodFebruary 9, 1964

Scope and Content: Amos Fortune, Free Man, by E. Yates, chapters 1 and 10.

35306-001Many Hands Build a House; Many Hearts Make a SchoolFebruary 16, 1964

Scope and Content: "Beside the Golden Door," "Damon and Pythias."

35306-001By Wit or MagicMarch 8, 1964

Scope and Content: "Snow White," "Why Bear Is Stumpy Tailed."

35306-001Levittown Book Reviewers on the AirMarch 15, 1964

Scope and Content: Karen Morgenstern, Gr. 5, The Secret Garden, by Frances Burnett Lippincott; Robin di Maglio, Gr.7, It's Like This, Cat, by Emily Neville.

35306-001There's Joy in the Mountains /... Blue Sky Prevailing[March 15, 1964] March 22, 1964

Scope and Content: Chapter 3, "Out With the Goats," from Heidi, by Johanna Spyri.

35306-001Sing, World, SingMarch 29, 1964

Scope and Content: "The Selfish Giant," "The Passover Story."

35306-001Which Is the Way to Fairyland?April 4, 1964

Scope and Content: "Princess on the Glass Hill."

35306-001National Library Week - Elmont Book Reviewers on the AirApril 12, 1964

Scope and Content: Jacqueline Pucciarelli, Gr. 5, Miss Osborn the Mop, by Wilson Gage; William Riddick, Gr. 6, Bristle Face, by Zachary Ball.

35306-001Come, Come Down to the FairApril 19, 1964

Scope and Content: "Little John Goes to the Fair," from Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, by Howard Pyle.

35306-001Garden City Book Reviewers on the AirMay 10, 1964

Scope and Content: Melissa Mather, Gr. 7, The Rock and the Willow, by Mildred Lee; John Tebbel, Gr. 7,Rascal, by Sterling North.

35306-001Listen to these Indian LegendsMay 24, 1964

Scope and Content: "Prologue" and "Hiawatha's Sailing," from The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Longfellow.

35306-001Wantagh Young Book Reviewers on the AirMay 31, 1964

Scope and Content: Julie Euster, Gr. 5, The Good Master, by Kate Seredy; Mark Albert, Gr. 6, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt; librarian: Mrs. Ruth Jervis, Forest Lake School.

35306-001Come Along, Come Along, Come to the FairJune 7, 1964

Scope and Content: "Angelo, the Naughty One"; interview with guest librarians: Janet Hill (English), B. Barham (Arkansas), S. Glazer (Brooklyn).

35306-001It Is a Pleasant Summer DayJune 14, 1964

Scope and Content: "All in the Morning Early," by Sorche NicLeodhas.

35306-001Welcome to You, Rich Autumn DaysOctober 4, 1964

Scope and Content: "The Story That Had No End," "St. Francis and the Wolf."

35306-001Follow the Gleam: the Great AdventureOctober 11, 1964

Scope and Content: "Theseus," Excerpt - "Call it Courage."

35306-001Peace Through Understanding - Unified Nations WeekOctober 18, 1964

Scope and Content: "A Garden We Planted Together," "Crow Boy."

35306-001Let's Mark the Spell / Ghosts and Witches Chant So Well!October 25, 1964

Scope and Content: "Childe Rowland," "The Big Toe."

35306-001A Cornucopia of Stories and PoemsNovember 8, 1964

Scope and Content: "Tale of Peter Rabbit," "Lazy Harry" - Grimm's fairy tales.

35306-001The Wonder of It AllNovember 15, 1964

Scope and Content: "Mondabmin," "Ulysses and the Sirens" - Illiad and Odyssey.

35306-001Pilgrim ThanksgivingNovember 22, 1964

Scope and Content: "Pilgrim Thanksgiving," by Wilma Hays.

35306-001A Joyous Hanukah - The Festival of LightsNovember 29, 1964

Scope and Content: "David Comes Home," from Told Under the Christmas Tree.

35306-001Untitled*December 6, 196445306-001O, Christmas Tree, O Christmas TreeDec 13, 1964

Scope and Content: "The Fir Tree."

45306-001Silent Night, Holy NightDecember 20, 1964

Scope and Content: "The Music Box," "Silent Night, Holy Night."

45306-001Holiday Time Is Sparkling TimeDecember 27, 1964

Scope and Content: "The Little Engine that Could," "The Twelve Months."

45306-001Adventures in ToylandJanuary 3, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Little Engine that Could," "Steadfast Tin Soldier."

45306-001Fairy Tale VillageJanuary 10, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Golden Bird."

45306-001Man's Best FriendJanuary 17, 1965

Scope and Content: Chapter 1, Call of the Wild, by Jack London.

45306-001The Coat Remakes the ManJanuary 24, 1965

Scope and Content: "Tattercoats," "The Emperor's New Clothes."

45306-001A Mixture of Fun and ThoughtJanuary 31, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Tinderbox," "The Crow and the Pitcher," "Belling the Cat."

45306-001We'll Walk Hand in Hand Some DayFebruary 7, 1965

Scope and Content: Chapter 6, "Heads Up, Eyes Front," from Mary Jane, by Dorothy Sterling.

45306-001Hearts Were Made to Give AwayFebruary 14, 1965

Scope and Content: "Miss Flora McFlimsey's Valentine," "The Spindle, the Shuttle and the Needle."

45306-001Brotherhood - the Crest and Crowning of All GoodFebruary 21, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Happy Prince," by Oscar Wilde.

45306-001Pride Goeth Before a FallFebruary 28, 1965

Scope and Content: "King Thrushbeard" - Grimm's fairy tales, "The Squire's Bride - East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon."

45306-001Harbingers of SpringMarch 7, 1965

Scope and Content: "March of the Shepherd," "A Bell for Ursli."

45306-0011965 Newbery and Caldecott Award BooksMarch 14, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Wave," by Margaret Hodges.

45306-001Hear the Elf King's CallMarch 28, 1965

Scope and Content: "How Boots Befooled the King."

45306-001Boys and Spring FeverApril 4, 1965

Scope and Content: Chapters 9, 10, 11 of The Adventures of Pinnocchio.

45306-001It's Cherry Blossom TimeApril 11, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Golden Crane" - Yamaguchi.

45306-001Sing for the Glory of Earth and PassoverApril 18, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Selfish Giant."

45306-001National Library Week - Open Your FutureApril 25, 1965

Scope and Content: "Princess and Jose."

45306-001May Mother's Day Be Full of SmilesMay 9, 1965

Scope and Content: "My Mother Is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World" - Reyher.

45306-001Do You Believe in FairiesMay 16, 1965

Scope and Content: "Snow White and Rose Red."

45306-001Spring Fever - Where I Would Be I Can Not!May 23, 1965

Scope and Content: Chapters 6 and 7, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

45306-001Travel the Open Road to the Children's World, Lib/USAMay 30, 1965

Scope and Content: "Owl and the Pussycat," 5th and 6th grades, Frederick Stubbs School, Wilmington, Delaware; librarians: Miss Crossley, Miss Albrecht.

45306-001Children's World, Library/USAMay 30, 196545306-001Summer Is Coming, Summer Is ComingJune 3, 1965

Scope and Content: "Sleeping Beauty," "The Princess and the Pea."

45306-001In a Wonderland.../Dreaming As the Days Go By...October 3, 1965

Scope and Content: Chatper 1 of Rufus M, by Eleanor Estes.

45306-001Worlds Without EndOctober 10, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Legend of St. Christopher," adapted and retold by Spencer Shaw.

45306-001Gaily We Parade to StorylandOctober 17, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Pancake," "How Six Travelled Through the World."

45306-001On Trails in Indian SummerOctober 24, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Poor Turkey Girl," "Origin of the Pleiades."

45306-001Sing Out for BooksOctober 31, 1965

Scope and Content: "Mousekin's Golden House," "The Little Red Bogie-Man."

45306-001Follow Knowledge Like a Sinking StarNovember 7, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Teacher Comes to Dinner," in Lucky Days for Johnny, by I. Smith.

45306-001Woodland Friends in StorylandNovember 14, 1965

Scope and Content: "Mousekin's Golden House," "The Hare and the Hedgehog."

45306-001Harvests Have Been Gathered - T is for Thanksgiving DayNovember 20, 1965

Scope and Content: "Thanksgiving" from Little Men, by Louisa May Alcott.

45306-001Books Are for GivingNovember 28, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Old Woman and the Tramp."

45306-001The Eve of St. NicholasDecember 5, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Festival of St. Nicholas."

45306-001Christmas SurprisesDecember 12, 1965

Scope and Content: "The Tailor of Gloucester" - B. Potter.

45306-001O Hanukah, O Christmas DayDecember 19, 1965

Scope and Content: Chapter from A Christmas Carol, by Dickens; "A Cruse of Oil."

45306-001A Christmas Greeting to All My FriendsDecember 26, 1965

Scope and Content: "A Certain Small Shepherd" - Caudill.

55306-001Ring Out, O Bells, with Birthday CheerJanuary 2, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Three Spinning Fairies," "Peter the Goatherd."

55306-001Unusual Characters in StorylandJanuary 9, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Darning Needle," "The Pot and the Candles."

55306-001It's Like This, CatJanuary 16, 1966

Scope and Content: "Dick Whittington and His Cat."

55306-001On the Wind of JanuaryJanuary 23, 1966

Scope and Content: Chapters 18, 19, "Winter in Dorfli" and "The Winter Continues," from Heidi, by Johanna Spyri.

55306-001Let's Go On an Imaginary SafariJanuary 30, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Beginning of the Armadillos."

55306-001Heroes, Real and ImaginaryFebruary 6, 1966

Scope and Content: Selections from Paul Bunyan: "Babe the Blue Ox," and "The Winter of the Blue Snow."

55306-001Love Is a Many Splendored ThingFebruary 13, 1966

Scope and Content: "Robin Hood and Allan-a Dale," "Biographies - Donglan, Anderson, Price, DuBois."

55306-001None Is Mine Enemy / None an OutsiderFebruary 20, 1966

Scope and Content: "My Song Yankee Doodle."

55306-001Pepper and Salt, Howard Pyle's SeasoningFebruary 27, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Apple of Contentment."

55306-001When E'er You Make a Promise (Girl Scouts)March 6, 1966

Scope and Content: "Pandora, The First Woman."

55306-001Falorie Men and Mission SwallowsMarch 13, 1966

Scope and Content: "Song of the Swallows."

55306-0011966 Newbery and Caldecott AwardsMarch 19, 1966

Scope and Content: "Tom Tit Tot."

55306-001Spring Time with Hans Christian AndersenMarch 27, 1966

Scope and Content: "Thumbelina."

55306-001Sleepy Time Plus Love Time Equals Spring FeverApril 3, 1966

Scope and Content: "Little Burnt Face," "Tick Running and a Heartbreak," from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

55306-001Break Forth into Joy / Sing TogetherApril 10, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Easter Eggs."

55306-001A Flight into FancyApril 17, 1966

Scope and Content: "Mr. and Mrs. Vinegar."

55306-001A Carnival of AnimalsApril 24, 1966

Scope and Content: "Bremer Town Musicians," "Bell of Atri."

55306-001Let's Play "Cops and Robbers"May 1, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Case of the Sensational Scent."

55306-001My Mother in a Family AlbumMay 8, 1966

Scope and Content: "My Mother Is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World."

55306-001Story Time Is Fun TimeMay 15, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Simpleton and His Little Black Hen."

55306-001Chinese Beauty and Wisdom. One Only KnowsMay 22, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Blue Rose."

55306-001Soldier Rest, Thy Warfare O'erMay 29, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Story of David and Goliath."

55306-001Come, Let Us PlayJune 5, 1966

Scope and Content: "Snow White."

55306-001On the Road to AnywhereJune 12, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Wonderful Knapsack."

55306-001Born Free, Film and Book by Joy AdamsonJuly 24, 1966

Scope and Content: Guest Reviewers: Martha Rice, W. Trespar Clark H.S., East Meadow; William Donald, Freeport H.S.; librarian: Mrs. Helen Wilmott, Freeport H.S.

55306-001Vacation Ends, School BeginsSeptember 11, 1966

Scope and Content: "Doctor Know-It-All."

55306-001May You Be Inscribed for a Good Year! May Your Fate Have Been Sealed for a Good Year!September 18, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Most Precious Gift," "The Wise King and the Little Bee."

55306-001Untitled*October 2, 196655306-001A Huntin' We Will GoOctober 16, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Skillful Huntsman," "Three Jovial Huntsmen," "The Bald Huntsman."

55306-001Untitled*October 19, 196655306-001Wild Geese CallingOctober 23, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Fox and the Geese," "The Golden Goose."

55306-001Hallowe'en Cats and Witches Fly during Book WeekOctober 30, 1966

Scope and Content: "The King of Cats," "Three Magic Oranges."

55306-001Tyranny or FreedomNovember 6, 1966

Scope and Content: Chapter 2, "Faith" in The Apple and the Arrow, by Mary and Conrad Buff.

55306-001Autumn Trails on a November DayNovember 13, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Cricket and the Ant," "To Your Good Health."

55306-001Thanksgiving Feast and FestivalNovember 20, 1966

Scope and Content: "Clever Gretel," "Stone Soup."

55306-001Mirror, Mirror on the Wall / Who's the Real One of All?November 27, 1966

Scope and Content: Chapters 1-3 from The Prince and the Pauper, by Mark Twain.

55306-001Chill December Brings Christmas TreatDecember 4, 1966

Scope and Content: "How the Good Gifts Were Used by Two."

55306-001Always and Always the Lamp Burns BrightDecember 11, 1966

Scope and Content: "Zlateh the Goat."

65306-001Twine, Mistletoe and Holly / Let's All Be JollyDecember 18, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Cat of Doverfell," "Little Gottlieb," "The Elves and the Shoemaker."

65306-001Long, Long, AgoDecember 25, 1966

Scope and Content: "The Shepherd's Pipe," "The Legend of Baboushka."

65306-001I'm the New Year / Come Look at My WaresJanuary 1, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Twelve Months."

65306-001Questions, Answers, Riddles All / In Your Book for Big and SmallJanuary 8, 1967

Scope and Content: "Three Golden Hairs of Grandfather Know All."

65306-001Shoemakers, Tailors, Craftsmen AllJanurary 15, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "The Clever Tailor."

65306-001The Plain PrincessJanuary 22, 1967

Scope and Content: The Plain Princess, by Phyllis McGinley, part I.

65306-001The Plain PrincessJanuary 29, 1967

Scope and Content: The Plain Princess, by Phyllis McGinley, part II.

65306-001America / We Bring Our Lives to TheeFebruary 6, 1967

Scope and Content: "North Star Shining Bright," by Hildegarde Swift.

65306-001[Untitled] February 12, 1967

Scope and Content: "Snegourka," "How Little Metty, the Shepherdess, Married a King."

65306-001Crown Thy Good With BrotherhoodFebruary 19, 1967

Scope and Content: "My Song, Yankee Doodle,"

65306-001On the Way to AnywhereFebruary 26, 1967

Scope and Content: "How Little Metty, the Shepherdess, Married a King."

65306-001Riddle Me This, Riddle Me ThatMarch 5, 1967

Scope and Content: "Clever Manka."

65306-001It's Hard to BelieveMarch 12, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Emperor's New Clothes."

65306-0011966 Newbery-Caldecott AwardsMarch 19, 1967

Scope and Content: Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine, by Evaline Ness.

65306-001Happy Easter DayMarch 26, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Egg Tree."

65306-001A Trip to the Garden City Public LibraryApril 2, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Stubborn Sillies."

65306-001Spring FrolicApril 9, 1967

Scope and Content: "Origin of the Seasons."

65306-001Explore Inner Space - ReadApril 16, 196765306-001Courage UndauntedApril 23, 1967

Scope and Content: With Florence Friedlander, children's librarian, Shelter Rock Public Library.

65306-001On the Road to EnchantmentApril 30, 1967

Scope and Content: "History of Tom Thumb," "Why Pigs Have Curly Tails."

65306-001Next Stop -- WestburyMay 7, 196765306-001Untitled*May 14, 196765306-001UntitledMay 21, 196765306-001Hymn and Prayer for PeaceMay 28, 1967

Scope and Content: "Rustem and Sohrab."

65306-001Sing a Song of Seasons, Something Bright in AllJune 5 [i.e., June 4], 1967

Scope and Content: "Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Princess and Jose."

65306-001A Visit with the Author - Lorenz GrahamJune 11, 1967

Scope and Content: Excerpt from I, Momolu.

65306-001New Trails to ExploreSeptember 24, 1967

Scope and Content: "The First Voyage of Sindbad the Sailor."

65306-001Time of Fulfillment - Indian SummerOctober 1, 1967

Scope and Content: "Hiawatha's Fasting," from The Song of Hiawatha, by Longfellow.

65306-001Sail On, O My People, Sail OnOctober 8, 1967

Scope and Content: "Sail On, O My People."

65306-001I Want to Be Off to SomewhereOctober 15, 1967

Scope and Content: "Travels of a Fox," "The Cat and Mouse in Partnership."

65306-001Brooms, Magic and MusicNovember 5, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," with music.

65306-001A Wish is Quite a Tiny Thing...November 12, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Stonecutter," "The Wishing Ring," "The Three Wishes."

65306-001Sing We All Merrily / Christmas is Here!December 17, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "The First Christmas Tree."

65306-001Behold the Star Up YonderDecember 24, 1967

Scope and Content: "The Shepherd," "Seeking the Way," from This Way to Christmas, by Ruth Sawyer.

65306-001Toys in Bookland

Scope and Content: "Flora McFlimsey's Christmas Eve," "Steadfast Tin Soldier."

65306-001Fairy Rings from FranceJanuary 7, 1968

Scope and Content: "Riquet of the Tuft."

65306-001Blow, Wind, Blow, With Blustery BreathJanuary 14,1968

Scope and Content: "The Wind and the Sun."

75306-001A Visit to the Hempstead Public LibraryJanuary 28, 196875306-001Scouts on ParadeFebruary 4, 1968

Scope and Content: "The Unknown Scout," "The Story of Scarface."

75306-001We Have Tomorrow / We MarchFebruary 11, 1968

Scope and Content: "Why Wisdom Is Found Everywere," "Hat Shaking Dance and Other Tales."

75306-001Bears, Bears All AroundFebruary 19 [i.e., February 18], 1968

Scope and Content: "Snow White and Rose Red."

75306-001Let Anything Now HappenFebruary 25, 1968

Scope and Content: "The Beginning of Armadillos."

75306-0011968 Newbery-Caldecott AwardsMarch 4 [i.e., March 3], 1968

Scope and Content: "Urashima Taro and the Princess of the Sea."

75306-001T'is Story Time, T'is Story Time!March 10, 1968

Scope and Content: "The Princess on the Glass Hill."

75306-001For This Place Is Fairy GroundMarch 17, 1968

Scope and Content: "Murdoch's Rath," "The Liar from the Land of Erin."

75306-001Franklin Square Book ReviewersMarch 24, 1968

Scope and Content: Thomas Helling, Polk Street School, and Bernard Delia, St. Catherine's of Sienna; Dorothy Gunzenhauser, librarian; Henry Reed, Inc., by Keith Robertson; From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg.

75306-001Spring Has Come to Make Us GladMarch 31, 1968

Scope and Content: Chapter 20, "News from Distant Friends," in Heidi, by Johanna Spyri.

75306-001May These Be Yours at PassoverApril 7, 1968

Scope and Content: "Mama Has Her Hands Full."

75306-001I Dream a World this EastertideApril 14, 1968

Scope and Content: "King Robert of Sicely."

75306-001He Comes to Share Our TreasureApril 21, 1968

Scope and Content: "That's Once," "The Silver Jug."

75306-001A Visit to the Ocean Side Free LibraryApril 28, 1968

Scope and Content: With Mrs. Ricki Lubov, children's librarian.

75306-001Cowboys and Indians Around the Council RingMay 5, 1968

Scope and Content: "Waukewa's Eagle."

75306-001Happy Mother's DayMay 12, 1968

Scope and Content: "Theseus."

75306-001Here Is Fairy Bread to EatMay 19, 1968

Scope and Content: "Urashima Taro and the Princess of the Sea," "The Princess and the Pea."

75306-001A Knight's PrayerMay 26, 1968

Scope and Content: "The Passing of Arthur."

Two copies.

75306-001I Am a Happy Little WandererJune 2, 1968

Scope and Content: "Little Red Riding Hood" ["Little Red Cap"].

75306-001[Final Broadcast][June 9, 1968]

General Notes: Labelling on the tape box is conflicting.

UW Graduate School of Library and Information ScienceWorkshops8/21-265306-001Annual Storytelling Workshop1978-2001Subject Series8/27-285306-001Spencer Shaw Honor Lecture1987-2002Personal Papers8/295306-001Biographical Features19988/30-335306-001General Correspondence1965-2001Speeches8/34-35, 9/15306-001Bringing Together Youth and Literature1964-20009/2-55306-001Guest Speaker1958-1999, n.d.9/6-85306-001International Lectures1970-19989/115306-001Lectures1956-20009/125306-001Tributes and Memorials1979-2000Writings9/13-145306-001Published Materials1948-19989/15-175306-001Published Manuscripts1965-1983, n.d.9/185306-001Biographies of Librarians and Storytellers1982-1997, n.d.9/195306-001Reviews1948-1977Books115306-001Storytelling for Everyone1996115306-001Storytelling and the Library1995115306-001The World of Storytelling1999Books of Others115306-001Booktalk (signed), by Aidan Chambers1985115306-001Writing Books for Boys & Girls (signed), by Helen Ferris1952Curriculum Files9/205306-001Children's Books (Lib. 451a)19639/215306-001Children's Literature II (Lib. 554)19769/225306-001Children's Materials (Lib. 550)19839/23-245306-001Comparative Book Illustrations and Styles of Art in Children's Books (Lib. 450)19859/25-275306-001Development of Children's Services1905-1981, n.d.9/28-315306-001History of Children's Literature (Lib. 451, 555)1972, 1980, n.d.10/1-35306-001Multi-cultural Course198110/4-85306-001Public Library Services for Children (Lib. 567, 553)ca. 1970s-1990s10/95306-001Survey of Children's Literature (Lib. 450)191983-1985Publicity10/105306-001Storytelling Programs1974, 1994, n.d.10/11-125306-001General1958-199810/135306-001Newsletters1986, 1996Awards10/145306-001American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, Distinguished Service Award199810/155306-001American Library Association, Black Caucus, Distinguished Service Award10/165306-001Certificates1973-199810/175306-001Grolier Award1981-198210/185306-001Nancy Blankenship Pryor Award1988-199710/195306-001Nordstrom Cultural Diversity Award199710/205306-001Washington Library Association, President's Award198610/215306-001University of Wisconsin, Honorary Degree199210/225306-001University of Wisconsin. School of Library and Information Studies, Alumnus of the Year Award1990-1992Scrapbook10/235306-001Radio Shows Scrapbook1961-1979 Audio Tapes75306-001[Unidentified]June 4, 196875306-001[Unidentified]June 17, 196875306-001[Unidentified]December 31, 196875306-001 [Unidentified]June 10?75306-001[Unidentified] Shaw Dupl., Part #1April 23, 195275306-001Interview - KCTS, Channel 9, UW1971

General Notes: Taped December 12, 1971; broadcast March 3, 1971.

75306-001Talk - Annual Conference of the Elementary School Principals Assoc. of Wash.October 16, 197375306-001"Programmed Robots or Creative Rebels," Washington State ASL Annual ConventionMarch 19-20, 197175306-001"A Child Again" n.d.75306-001"Story Pioneer"n.d.75306-001KING, Channel 5 - Christmas SpecialDecember 18, 197475306-001University of HawaiiFebruary 11, 1969

General Notes: Two tapes.

75306-001Kaiulani Hotel, Hawaii - Morning SessionFebruary 15, 196975306-001Kaiulani Hotel, Hawaii - Afternoon SessionFebruary 15, 1969

General Notes: Two tapes.

75306-0017th Annual Story Telling Institute "How Golden Is Childhood" May 16, 1970Subject Series10/245306-001Ashanti to Zulu Recording197710/255306-001Australia Visits1976-198010/265306-001Black Heritage Society of Washington State1983-198610/275306-001Bon Marché Northwest Black Pioneers Tribute1988-200010/28-295306-001Community Service with Religious Institutions1956-200110/305306-001The Day When the Animals Talked197710/31-325306-001Farewell to Seattle200110/335306-001Hampton University Alumni Association, Puget Sound Chapter1965-199710/34-365306-001Hawaiian Education Association Librarianship Institute197010/37-385306-001Hawaii1969-197011/15306-001National Book Award Judging199811/25306-001New Zealand Visits1978-199011/35306-001Retirement198611/45306-001Retirement Banquet198611/5-65306-001United States Librarians to Toyanaka Library, Osaka, Japan1978-199511/75306-001University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Wash.1973-200111/8-105306-001Clippings1955-200011/115306-001Miscellany1980, 199911/125306-001UW Organization of Afro-American Faculty and Staffn.d.11/135306-001UW Special Committee on Minority Faculty Affairs1984-1985American Library AssociationSubject Series11/14-155306-001New York World's Fair, Library/USA1963-196511/165306-001Honorary Membership for Life1988Children's Services Division 11/175306-001General Correspondence1964-1992Subject Series11/18-195306-001New York World's Fair, Children's World, Library/USA1963-196411/205306-001Laura Ingalls Wilder Award1981-198311/215306-001Shaw's Presidency1974-197611/22-235306-001Childcraft Editoral Advisory Board1971-198111/245306-001Friends of the Seattle Public Library1978-200011/255306-001Presbyterian Ministries Board of Trustees1992-199811/265306-001 Washington Association of Homes for the Aging / American Association of Homes for the Aging1993-1995Accession No. 5306-002: Spencer Shaw papers, 1956-20069.33 cubic feet (9 boxes, 1 oversize vertical file, 1 oversize folder)

Arrangement: Arranged as received.

Scope and Content: Photos, correspondence, speeches and writings, curriculum vitae materials, thesis, storytelling materials, cassette tapes, audio tapes, VHS tapes, film reels, posters, plaques, certificates, wall hangings.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Source: the estate of Spencer Shaw, October 5, 2010.

Processing Info: Processed in 2010.

15306-002Travel/personal photos (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan; mid-90s), Correspondence 25306-002Speeches and writings, Curriculum vitae materials, Thesis 35306-002Storytelling materials (programs, conferences, articles45306-002Photo album, Writings 55306-002Cassette tapes, VHS, Small film reel 65306-002Audio reels/recording tape (medium size; one reel without a box)75306-002Small film reel, VHS tapes 85306-002Event poster, Plaques, Large film reel 95306-002Plaques, Folder of certificates (removed from frames) OSVF 2315306-002American Library Association Honorary Membership for Life award1988OSVF 2315306-002Nordstrom Community Service Award and photograph1997OS Folder 15306-002Grolier Foundation Award (mounted)1982Accession No. 5306-003: Spencer G. Shaw papers, 1963-19801 vertical file

Scope and Content: Two incoming letters relating to Madeleine L'Engle: one is from Madeleine L'Engle thanking Spencer Shaw for his letter of congratulations for L'Engle's recent Newberry Award to A Wrinkle in Time (1963) and the other relating to a visit L'Engle was to make to Seattle in 1980.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Info: Items were found in the book belonging to Shaw, The Young Unicorns by Madeleine L'Engle.