This collection consists of a variety of materials that pertain to the life of Tad Shaw, a newspaper wholesaler and distributor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1922-1959. The collection contains newspaper clippings of Tad Shaw throughout his life, illustrations by Ray Barnes of Tad Shaw for Razzing the Rapids, newsletters from organizations Tad Shaw was involved with, home movie reels from the 1920's and 30's, a scrapbook of article clippings pertaining to boats and boat racing during the 1920's and 30's, and a small collection of personal letters. Also included are portrait photographs of Tad Shaw throughout his life, photos of his book shop in the early 1920's located in the Gilbert Building, a collection of costume party photos from the Cascade Country Club, and collection of Lowell Band members from the late 1800's. There are also early Grand Rapids newspapers that Tad Shaw collected of certain historical moments: an 1898 Evening Press edition featuring the Homecoming of the 32nd Regiment, a Grand Rapids Press 1916 edition featuring the end of WWI, and a 1934 Grand Rapids Herald featuring Grand Rapids' 1884-1934 Golden Anniversary Jubilee edition.