Guide to the Albert D. Shaw Papers,

Collection Number: 1909

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

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DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Albert D. Shaw papers, 1878-1896, 1891-1896 (bulk)
Collection Number:
1909
Creator:
Albert Duane, Shaw 1841-1901.
Quantity:
2 v.
Forms of Material:
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Included are a letterbook, a scrapbook, and a few loose papers. Most of the letters are to business associates and are primarily concerned with Shaw's unsuccessful efforts to raise funds in England to build an electric railroad in Canada and with the founding of the Canadian Niagara Power Company, of which Shaw was president. The scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings and assorted memorabilia concerning Shaw's service as U.S. consul in Toronto.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Consular official and business executive.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Included are a letterbook, a scrapbook, and a few loose papers. Most of the letters are to business associates and are primarily concerned with Shaw's unsuccessful efforts to raise funds in England to build an electric railroad in Canada and with the founding of the Canadian Niagara Power Company, of which Shaw was president. The scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings and assorted memorabilia concerning Shaw's service as U.S. consul in Toronto.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Shaw, Albert Duane,1841-1901.
Canadian Niagara Power Company.

Subjects:
Diplomatic and consular service.
Electric railroad--Canada.
Business executives.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Albert D. Shaw papers, #1909. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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