William Warden Shay Papers, 1919 - 1928

Collection Number MSS 118

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Collection Information

Abstract:

The William Warden Shay papers consist of typed religious and agricultural poems, stories, and letters written by Shay and others. Some of these materials relate to the Super-Ananias Fishing Club. A typed copy of "The Dreams Ahead," by Edwin Carlisle Litsey (1874 - 1970) on letterhead from the 1922 North Carolina Farmers' and Farm Women's Convention is included.

William Warden Shay (ca. 1869 - 1937) served as head of Swine Extension at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering starting in 1918. He was a purebred swine breeder, and wrote poetry as a hobby. Shay lived in Michigan before moving to North Carolina.

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Processed by
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Encoded by
Dawne E. Howard, October 2005

Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Shay, William Warden, ca. 1869 - 1937.

Title

William Warden Shay papers, 1919 - 1928

Call Number

MSS 118

Extent

1 folder

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research.

Acquisitions Information

Gift of Ira O. Schaub and Maud Schaub, 1966 - 1978. Transferred from the Ira O. Schaub Papers (MC 21), 1978 May 26.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], William Warden Shay papers, MSS 118, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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Scope and Content Note

The William Warden Shay papers consist of typed religious and agricultural poems, stories, and letters written by Shay and others. Some of these materials relate to the Super-Ananias Fishing Club. A typed copy of "The Dreams Ahead," by Edwin Carlisle Litsey (1874 - 1970) on letterhead from the 1922 North Carolina Farmers' and Farm Women's Convention is included.

Online Catalog Terms

  • Religious poetry, American
  • Short stories
  • Verse satire, American