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1.  Henry Shaw's townhouse at 7th and Locust Streets in downtown St. Louis, Shaw is visible standing on balcony.

Henry Shaw's townhouse at 7th and Locust Streets in downtown St. Louis, Shaw is visible standing on balcony. Copy of daguerreotype made around 1851. 



1851

2.  Henry Shaw in 1851 on balcony of his townhouse at the corner of 7th and Locust Streets in downtown St. Louis.

Henry Shaw in 1851 on balcony of his townhouse at 7th and Locust image from from daguerrotype. Copy by Erker Bros. Optical Co., dated March 30, 1912. 



1851

3.  Administration Building before addition. Herbarium-Library Building.

Administration Building, formally Henry Shaw's townhouse, before addition also known as the Herbarium-Library Building, . Shows 2 historic bald cypresses. Copy negative(s) available. Print available at PHO 1982-0160 



1902

4.  Henry Shaw Memorabilia. Revolver, holster, pistol, handcuffs. No date.

Henry Shaw Memorabilia. Revolver, holster, pistol, handcuffs. No date. Disappeared when on display in Tower Grove House sometime after renovation in the 1950's. 




5.  Page two of Henry Shaw's voided will from 1851.

Page two of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861. 



1851

6.  Page three of Henry Shaw's voided will from 1851.

Page three of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861. 



1851

7.  Page four of Henry Shaw's voided will from 1851.

Page four of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861. 



1851

8.  Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852. Front.

Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852 (call#E445.M67 K55 1852 4o,) Julian Edison Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries. 



1852

9.  Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852. Back.

Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852 (call#E445.M67 K55 1852 4o,) Julian Edison Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries. 



1852

10.  Dentist billl from Henry M. Kelloss for teeth extraction for James and Sally; both enslaved persons owned by Henry Shaw.

Dentist billl from Henry M. Kelloss for teeth extraction for James and Sally; both enslaved persons owned by Henry Shaw. Back of document is blank. 



1852

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