George Shea Papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains poems, notes, publications and one videocassette pertaining to Mr. Shea's interests. Also included is a plaque with a poem written in honor of Cindy M. Beaudoin, a UConn alumnae who died while serving in Desert Storm.
Dates
- 1991-1993
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.
Biography
George Shea was born in 1932, studied at the University of Connecticut and served in the Presidential Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Shea has written and published poetry and historical research on George A. Custer and the 1876 battle at Little Big Horn. Mr. Shea resides in Wethersfield, CT.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The papers of George Shea include some of his unpublished poetry, correspondence and research on George A. Custer.
Arrangement
Series I: Inventory (1991-1993)
Acquisition Information
The materials were donated by Colonel Shea in several installments beginning in 1991.
General note
Published Works:
Missing Title
- America's Patriotic Poems and Prose.
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Publications (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Videocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- George Shea Papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 2011 July
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
