Collection Scope and Content Note

Contains reprints, correspondence, reports, minutes, clippings, newsletters, and photographs which cover his entire professional career. Included are lists of Dr. Shear's publications along with his bound reprints (1932-1969) and reprints signed to him by other scientists. Correspondence covers his entire professional career (1925-1971) with emphasis on NCI and IUCC-related activities. There is very little personal correspondence. Scattered reports are primarily produced by NCI, NIH, and IUCC. Also present are NCI and IUCC meeting minutes and various international cancer conference guides and notes.