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Newspaper publisher, author, folklorist, raconteur, diplomat
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Subject of new biography by Simon Bronner: Popularizing Pennsylvannia: Henry W. Shoemaker and the Progressive Uses of Folklore and History (1996)
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Mobilized
interest and public funding to preserve historic and natural heritage
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Leading
conservationist, promoter of state parks
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Romanticizer
and popularizer of folktales, legends, and history
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First official Folklorist in USA
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Director of Pennsylvania
Historical Commission
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Responsible
for planting thousands of historical markers
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Connection
with Juniata through serving on M.G. Brumbaugh's staff in Harrisburg
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For many years after 1930 conducted pilgrimages to MGB's grave near Lake
Raystown
Juniata College
Manuscript Group 114
HENRY W. SHOEMAKER COLLECTION
1841-1955 (bulk 1922-1955)
.5 cu. ft.
Manuscripts and printed copies of various of the speeches and articles
of Colonel Henry W. Shoemaker (b. 1882, d. 1958), diplomat, historian, author, and newspaper publisher. Shoemaker, who served
as minister of the United
States to Bulgaria,
1930-33, was chairman of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, 1923-30; member of the Pennsylvania Geographic Board, 1924-30,
director of the Pennsylvania State Archives, 1937-48, and folklorist with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
1948-55. He was for many years associated with the Altoona
Times Tribune. Items located here reflect
Shoemaker's deep interest in many areas of Pennsylvania
history and especially his dedication as a folklorist. Included are photographs, 9 items, featuring Colonel Shoemaker, the
Clarks Ferry Bridge, and various rural scenes.
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