Shaw, Joseph T. (Joseph Thompson), 1874-

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Captain Joseph T. Shaw was born in 1874; he edited the detective fiction magazine, Black mask (founded by H.L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan in 1920), from 1926-36; he later worked as literary agent for the Sydney A. Sanders Agency and his own Joseph T. Shaw Associates; published works include Derelict (c1930), Danger ahead (c1932), and Blood on the curb (c1936); he died on Aug. 1, 1952.

From the description of Papers, 1936-1952. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40967819

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Captain Joseph T. Shaw was born in 1874; he edited the detective fiction magazine, Black mask (founded by H.L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan in 1920), from 1926-36; he later worked as literary agent for the Sydney A. Sanders Agency and his own Joseph T. Shaw Associates; published works include Derelict (c1930), Danger ahead (c1932), and Blood on the curb (c1936); he died on August 1, 1952.

From the guide to the Joseph T. Shaw Papers, 1936-1952, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)

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Death 1952

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