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Shaw, Lloyd, 1890-1958

 Person

Biography

Lloyd Shaw (educator); Lloyd Shaw (1890-1958); brought about the broad revival of square dancing in America; superintendent/principal/teacher/coach for Cheynne Mountain Schools, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1916-1951; taught folk dancing; born in Denver, Colorado; moved with family to Southern California when he was 2 and back to Denver, and Colorado Springs; graduated from Colorado College in 1913; died of a stroke in 1958

Citation:
Wikipedia, website viewed August 19, 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Shaw_(educator)

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1: Library Catalog, 1968

 File — Box D091.0001: [Barcode: U186023271670]
Identifier: D091.0001
Abstract

This box contains (4) folders with alphabetical lists and lists according to Dewey Decimal of the books in Lloyd Shaw's personal library, an index of records, and a catalogue from Country Dance and Song Society.

Dates: 1968

Box 2: Articles, Loose Sheet Music, and Convention Materials, 1938-1976

 File — Box D091.0002: [Barcode: U186023280970]
Identifier: D091.0002
Abstract This box contains materials not deemed for cataloging including articles, loose sheet music, various texts on square dancing, convention materials, and workshop materials. Titles known are: Caller's Clinic Report (1950), "Advancing in Dancing" Fred and Mary Collette (1953), "And Promenade All" Larry Eisenberg (1944), "The Big Apple Dance Routine" Helen Poole, "Call for 16s," "A Collection of Couple Dances" Roger Knapp, "Come On Let's Dance!" (1949), draft of "Folk Dances of the Middle West"...
Dates: 1938-1976

Box 3: Calling Materials, 1943-1956

 File — Box D091.0003: [Barcode: U186018608838]
Identifier: D091.0003
Abstract

This box contains calling materials from Lloyd Shaw's summer workshops. Materials include a calling notebook, caller cards, and (1) binder with dance routine used at the summer workshops.

Dates: 1943-1956

Box 101: Greene Family Photos, 1951-1954

 File — Box D096.0101: Series D096.06 [Barcode: U186023288287]
Identifier: D096.06.0101
Abstract

This box contains photos of the Greene family and participants taken from Lloyd Shaw's Dance Camp (1951-1954) and Lighted Lantern Dance Camp (1951).

Dates: 1951-1954

Central City Square Dancers

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0084.0003.00012
Abstract

Black and white photograph of unidentified CCOH square dancers with Dr. Lloyd Shaw (in 10-gallon hat) and spectators performing in the Williams Stable;s during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Dates: 1930-1969

Lloyd and Dorothy Shaw Personal Papers

 Series
Identifier: D096.02
Scope and Contents

This series contains framed objects and memorabilia related to Lloyd and Dorothy Shaw, including photographs and certificates.

Dates: 1850-2007

Lloyd Shaw and the Central City Square Dancers

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0084.0003.00013
Abstract

Black and white photograph of unidentified CCOH square dancers with caller, Dr. Lloyd Shaw (in 10-gallon hat) and spectators performing in the Williams Stable's during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Dates: 1930-1969

Lloyd Shaw Tintype

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0085.0009.00006
Abstract

Black and white tintype of square dancer caller, Lloyd Shaw pointing two hand guns at the camera while seated underneath a sign that reads God Bless The Home in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1930-1969