Dolph Shaner - Historical Writing
Shaner was a historian that mostly wrote about Southwest Missouri and the surrounding areas. On this page are newspaper articles and excerpts of longer written pieces that were written by Dolph Shaner. Also included are reviews and advertisements for some of his writing.
An article written by Shaner about Pete Haley, a handicapped man that would sell peanuts on the sidewalks of Joplin. Pete Haley became known because of the expensive statues and monuments he had made for him and his family.
This is part 1 of Shaner’s copyrighted story about John Baxter, the namesake of Baxter Springs. Shaner describes Baxter as well as what he did in Baxter Spring’s early days.
An excerpt of Shaner’s writing of the history of the Old Peace Church and Cemetery published in the Joplin Globe on January 31, 1943.
Shaner describes how he and others took up a hobby they enjoyed and made it something they could earn money from. Shaner’s primary job is as a realtor, but he enjoyed historical research and has published writing about history.
Shaner mentions a book that listed two southwest Missouri famous black Americans: George Washington Carver and James Langston Hughes. Shaner focuses on Langston Hughes and describing his early life and publication history.
Shaner mentions a book that listed two southwest Missouri famous black Americans: George Washington Carver and James Langston Hughes. Shaner focuses on Langston Hughes and describing his early life and publication history.
An advertisement in a newspaper for Shaner’s book “The Story of Joplin” which is set to sell soon. The advertisement explains it the book will be about Joplin’s history and important points in the city’s development.
Shaner’s book is almost out and will include the history of Joplin’s development starting from its start as a mining camp and developing into what it is now.
This article talks about the ballad contest, its prizes, and its rules that the Joplin’s Writer Guild is holding. Shaner also appears in the article which mentions he read a letter where he was praised for his writing of “The Story of Joplin”.
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