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J. A. Shaw papers, 1889-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shaw, J.A., (James A.)
- Title
- J. A. Shaw papers
- Dates
- 1889-1964 (inclusive)18891962
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 container)
- Collection Number
- 01163
- Summary
- Reminiscences of a Wyoming rancher who lived near Wheatland, Wyoming.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
James Albert Shaw was the son of Tom A. Shaw (1847-1932), who came to Wyoming from Texas in 1878 on a cattle drive. He worked on the Duck Bar Ranch and bought part of the ranch in 1886. He married in 1889 and established and operated the Twin Pine Ranch near Wheatland, in Platte County, Wyoming. James A. Shaw was born near Douglas, Wyoming, on October 13, 1893. He grew up on his parents' ranch. In 1920 he went to Elko, Nevada, where he worked as a mechanic and clerk for the United States Air Mail Service for a year. In 1921 he returned to the ranch, where he again worked for his father. James Shaw participated in the arrest of train robber Bill Carlisle in 1919.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The J.A. Shaw collection contains several versions of an autobiography by James A. Shaw and an autobiography by Tom Shaw. Also included are photographs, news clippings, receipts, and a letter by James Shaw about his participation in the capture of train robber Bill Carlisle.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by J. A. Shaw at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received from J.A. Shaw, 1962-1966.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was arranged and described by D. Claudia Thompson in October 2020.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Autobiography - "Wyoming Reminiscences", by J.A. Shaw | circa 1960 |
| 1 | Autobiography - "Jim Shaw's Story" | undated |
| 1 | "Autobiography of Jim Shaw" | 1962 |
| 1 | Autobiography of Tom Shaw | undated |
| 1 | Letter of J.A. Shaw about capture of Bill Carlisle | 1964 |
| 1 | Newspaper clippings - Register Cliff | 1930 |
| 1 | Photographs | 1889, undated |
| 1 | Receipts | 1893 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranches -- Wyoming -- Platte County.
Personal Names
- Carlisle, Bill, 1890-1964
Geographical Names
- Duck Bar Ranch (Wyo.)
- Niobrara County (Wyo.)
- Platte County (Wyo.)
- Twin Pine Ranch (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Reminiscences.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Shaw, Tom A., 1847-1932.
