Benjamin H. Shoemaker III papers

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1 20 Finding aid prepared by Celia Caust-Ellenbogen and Michael Gubicza through the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories. Last updated on November 09, Germantown Historical Society

2 Table of Contents Summary Information...3 Biography/History...4 Scope and Contents... 4 Administrative Information... 4 Controlled Access Headings Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Germantown Historical Society Creator Shoemaker, Benjamin H., Title Benjamin H. Shoemaker III papers Call number 20 Date circa Extent 2.2 linear feet General Physical Description note 6 boxes and loose papers Language English Abstract Benjamin H. Shoemaker III ( ) was a resident of the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the author of the two-volume series of genealogical works titled Shoemaker Pioneers. The Benjamin H. Shoemaker III papers, circa , are comprised of genealogical research compiled by Shoemaker, as well as personal papers. There is a small amount of records relating to Shoemaker's father's company, Benjamin Shoemaker, Inc., importers and distributors of window glass. - Page 3 -

4 Biography/History Benjamin H. Shoemaker III ( ) was a resident of the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Germantown Friends School and Yale University, and worked as an investment banker. Shoemaker was an active member of many social clubs, sporting clubs, as well as a number of local historical societies. He was the author of the two-volume series of genealogical works titled Shoemaker Pioneers. His father was the owner of Benjamin H. Shoemaker, Inc., importers and distributors of window glass, polished plate, and wire glass, etc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bibliography: Newspaper clipping found in collection. "Benjamin H. Shoemaker 3d, 85, Investment Banker and Consultant." February 17, Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of genealogical research compiled by Shoemaker as well as personal papers and photographs. There is a small amount of records relating to Shoemaker's father's company, Benjamin Shoemaker, Inc. Benjamin Shoemaker III's papers include genealogical research, correspondence (1970s-1980s), and tax records ( ). There are also papers and ephemera relating to various clubs Shoemaker was involved with, including Explorers Club ( ), Racket Club (1977), and Yale University alumni (60th reunion, 1983). His papers also include family photographs (circa ), international photograph album (circa ), and two post card albums of ships (circa ). This collection also includes a small amount of records from Benjamin H. Shoemaker, Inc., dating from the 1920s. Administrative Information Germantown Historical Society - Page 4 -

5 Finding aid prepared by Celia Caust-Ellenbogen and Michael Gubicza through the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories. Sponsor This preliminary finding aid was created as part of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories. The HCI-PSAR project was made possible by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Access Restrictions Contact Germantown Historical Society for information about accessing this collection. Immediate Source of Acquisition Note Gift of Gene Stackhouse, [Accession # ] Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) Benjamin H. Shoemaker, Inc.. Explorers Club. Geographic Name(s) Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) Philadelphia (Pa.) Personal Name(s) Shoemaker, Benjamin H., Subject(s) - Page 5 -

6 Genealogy Window industry Benjamin H. Shoemaker III papers - Page 6 -