ca. 1976-1981
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Abstract
This collection consists of the Peter Shaw research papers from his work on the Adams family, ca. 1976-1981. Included are notes, manuscripts, offprints, photographs, and correspondence relating to two books entitled The Character of John Adams and American Patriots and Rituals of Revolution. Also included are other miscellaneous writings, correspondence, and notes on the Adams family.
Processing Information
This collection is UNPROCESSED.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Peter Shaw, Feb. 1994.
Restrictions on Access
The Peter Shaw research materials are CLOSED pending processing. Some materials may be made available for research at the discretion of the MHS library staff following a review to identify copyright, privacy, and/or preservation concerns. Prior to placing a request through Portal1791, contact the library at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org to initiate this review. Please allow up to two weeks for requests to be reviewed.
This collection is stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Summary Description of the Collection
Shaw, Peter. "The American Adams.": Dissertation for Columbia University.
2 copiesArmeny, Susan M. "A World of Change." Masters Thesis: Columbia University
Shaw, Peter. "The Adams Family and its Papers." Research Also Included
Adams Family Materials
Adams Essays
2 foldersA Review of the Year 1825
Adams Papers xeroxes & Adams Family Research; including bibliography of Adams Family Materials
" The Adamses: A Family Autobiography" and Research Materials
5 foldersAdams Anthology
Adams Family Course Materials
Channel 13: Adams Pamphlet
Nagel, Paul. Descent From Glory. Review and Notes
Shaw, Peter. "Two Adventures of Diplomacy in the Education of Henry Adams."
Josiah Quincy: Essay
John Quincy Adams Diary
Adams, Henry. The Education of Henry Adams. Ernest Samuels ed.: Review
Lyon, Melvin. Symbol and Idea in Henry Adams: Review
Lyon, Melvin. Symbol and Idea in Henry Adams: Review
Shaw, Peter. "Blood is Thicker Than Irony: Henry Adams's History.": Research and Notes Included
Shaw, Peter. "The War of 1812 Could Not Take Place; Henry Adam's History." Also Includes Research and Notes
American Scholarly Review of Charles Francis Adams III & IV
Dissenting View of John Quincy Adams Included
Musto, David: Miscellaneous Articles
Article on Adams Papers
Adams Family Tree
Adams Family Materials
General Notes and Drafts
General Inserts
Notes: All Chapters
Chapter 1: "Ajax"
"A Decade of Self-Vindication."
Chapters 1-3: "The Way to Fame"; "A Great Sacrifice to Reason"; "Farewell Politicks."
Diary 1774: Early Draft
"Atlas": Notes & Draft
"The Ambassadors": Notes and Draft
"Europe": Notes and Draft
"Peace": Notes and Draft
"Presidency": Notes and draft
"Great Sacrifice": Notes and Draft
"Monarch and Garrulity": Notes
"Ambition": Draft
"The Way to Fame" Draft
"Farewell to Politicks": Draft
"Atlas of Independence": Draft and Notes
"Ambassadors": Draft
"Europe": Draft
"Peace": Draft and Notes
"Consolations": Draft
"Great Sacrifices": Draft
"President John Adams": Draft
"Monarch of Stoney Field": Draft
"Garrulity of Narrative Old Age": Draft
"Ambition" Draft (Chapter 1)
"The Way to Fame": Draft (Chapter 2)
"A Farewell to Politicks": Draft (Chapter 3)
"The Atlas of Independence": Draft (Chapter 4)
"Ambassadors": Draft (Chapter 5)
"Europe": Draft (Chapter 6)
"Peace": Draft (Chapter 7)
"The Consolations of Philosophy": Draft (Chapter 8)
"Great Sacrifices to Union": Draft (Chapter 9)
"President John Adams": Draft (Chapter 10)
"The Monarch of Stoney Field": Draft (Chapter 11)
"The Garrulity of Narrative Old Age": Draft (Chapter 12)
Original
"Ambition" Draft (Chapter 1)
"The Way to Fame": Draft (Chapter 2)
"A Farewell to Politicks": Draft (Chapter 3)
"The Atlas of Independence": Draft (Chapter 4)
"Ambassadors": Draft (Chapter 5)
"French and Franklinian Politicks": Draft (Chapter 6)
"Peace": Draft (Chapter 7)
"The Consolations of Philosophy": Draft (Chapter 8)
"Great Sacrifices to Union": Draft (Chapter 9)
"President John Adams": Draft (Chapter 10)
"The Monarch of Stoney Field": Draft (Chapter 11)
"The Garrulity of Narrative Old Age": Draft (Chapter 12)
Endnotes: Chapters 1-3
Endnotes: Chapters 3-5
Endnotes: Chapters 6-8
Endnotes: Chapters 8-11
Index
Adams Papers, Boston: Letters, Materials, Davila Notes, Etc.
Notes
Adams Letters, Notes
Charles Francis Adams Biography of John Adams: Introduction
Gipson Symposium
Second President and the Press
July 4, 1826: Washington Post
Peterson, Merrill D. Adams and Jefferson: A Review
Caedman Records on John and Abigail Adams, Letters
Review of Family Letters
Rutgers: John Adams Essay
Review of Papers in The American Scholar.
John Adams: Blackwell Encyclopedia
John Adams: Encyclopedia Entry
American Writers Before 1800: John Adams Entry
Reviews of Papers of John Adams
Chapter 1: Draft
Drafts and Notes
"Thomas Hutchinson and the Patriots": Draft
"English Origins": Draft
"In His Father's House": Draft
"Quincy": Draft
"Hawley": Notes and Draft
"The Child, Revolution'": Draft
"Ritual and Revolution'": Draft
"John Adams": Draft
"John Adams": Drafts (Feb, 1979)
Endnotes
Preface & "Rehearsal For Revolution": Draft (Chapter 1)
"Thomas Hutchinson and the Patriots": Draft (Chapter 2)
"English Origins": Draft (Chapter 3)
"James Otis": Draft (Chapter 4)
"John Adams": Draft (Chapter 5)
"Joseph Hawley": Draft (Chapter 6)
"Josiah Quincy, Jr.": Draft (Chapter 7)
"The Child, Revolution": Draft (Chapter 8)
"Festival, Ritual and Revolution": Draft (Chapter 9)
"Ritual and Revolution": Misc. Materials
Last Chapters: Notes and Research
"Josiah Quincy, Jr.": Research and Notes
"Joseph Hawley": Research and Notes
Chapter 1: Notes
Introduction: Draft and Notes
"John Adams": Draft and Notes
Chapter 1: Outline, Preface, Out?takes
Chapter 1: Research and Notes
Bute and Wilkes
Otis
"Molineux": lst Draft
English, French
New York: Research Materials
To File: Miscellaneous Research
Bibliography
Notes, Drafts and Clips
Samuel Adams
James Otis
Hutchinson Materials
Book Bibliography
Original Draft
2 foldersDraft
Introduction and "Rehearsal of Revolution": Draft (Chapter 1)
"Their Kinsman, Thomas Hutchinson": Draft (Chapter 2)
"John Wilkes and Lord Bute": Draft (Chapter 3)
"James Otis": Draft (Chapter 4)
"John Adams": Draft (Chapter 5)
"Joseph Hawley": Draft (Chapter 6)
"Josiah Quincy, Jr.": Draft (Chapter 7)
"The Child, Revolution": Draft (Chapter 8)
"Festival, Ritual and Revolution": Draft (Chapter 9)
"The Rituals of the American Revolution": Draft (Chapter 10) & Notes
Notes
Photos
Photos and Miscellaneous Research
Miscellaneous Newspaper Articles
Photo: Shaw Figure 187
Photo's, Xeroxes, Illustrations: Sent for
Bills
Rosswurm, Stephen J.: MA Thesis, Northern Illinois University (May 1974)
Young, Alfred "The Crowd and the Coming of the American Revolution: From Ritual to Rebellion in Boston." Davis Center Seminar (Jan, 1976)
"Genealogy of the Tree of Liberty"
Original Draft
(2 folders)Draft
Introduction and "Rehearsal of Revolution": Draft (Chapter 1)
"Their Kinsman, Thomas Hutchinson": Draft (Chapter 2)
"John Wilkes and Lord Bute": Draft (Chapter 3)
"James Otis": Draft (Chapter 4)
"John Adams": Draft (Chapter 5)
"Joseph Hawley": Draft (Chapter 6)
"Josiah Quincy, Jr.": Draft (Chapter 7)
"The Child, Revolution": Draft (Chapter 8)
"Festival, Ritual and Revolution": Draft (Chapter 9)
"The Rituals of the American Revolution": Draft (Chapter 10) & Notes
Notes
Photos
Photos and Miscellaneous Research
Miscellaneous Newspaper Articles
Photo: Shaw Figure 187
Photo's, Xeroxes, Illustrations: Sent for
Bills
Rosswurm, Stephen J.: MA Thesis, Northern Illinois University (May 1974)
Young, Alfred "The Crowd and the Coming of the American Revolution: From Ritual to Rebellion in Boston." Davis Center Seminar (Jan, 1976)
"Genealogy of the Tree of Liberty"
Letter from John Thoreau (Xerox)
Xeroxes: Research Materials
15 foldersXeroxes
12 foldersCorrespondence & Letters
American Patriots: Correspondence
Character of John Adams: Correspondence
Misc. Journal Articles and Pamphlets
4 foldersFacsimile of John Adams Letter (May 2 ,1785)
Curriculum Vitae
Preferred Citation
Peter Shaw research materials, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Access Terms
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