Larry Albert Shaker Square Collection

Name/Title

Larry Albert Shaker Square Collection

Entry/Object ID

2026.3.0

Tags

20th Century, Van Sweringens, Shaker Square

Scope and Content

The Larry Albert Shaker Square Collection measures 0.35 cubic feet, excluding oversized materials stored separately, and dates from 1915 to 2000 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1928-1929 and 1989. The collection contains a vision plan, business records, early blueprints, visual materials, publicity, and promotional materials related to Shaker Square.

Collection

Larry Albert Shaker Square Collection

Category

Archives

Acquisition

Accession

2026.3

Source or Donor

Kasey Albert

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Kasey Albert, 2026

Archive Details

Creator

Lawrence Albert

Date(s) of Creation

1915 - 2000

Archive Size/Extent

0.35 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Restrictions

Open for use by researchers

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

Series 1: Shaker Square Vision Plan

Description

Spiral-bound vision plan that includes a history of Shaker Square, board minutes, reports from the Friends of Shaker Square, photographs, and survey responses.

Date(s) of Creation

1977

Container

Box 2, Folder 1

Subjects

Urban planning, Shopping centers, Strategic planning

Title

Series 2: Business Records

Description

This series contains business records from the preliminary planning of Shaker Square through Larry Albert’s ownership.

Date(s) of Creation

1915 - 2000

Container

Box 1, Folders 2-4; Box 2, Folders 5-7

Subjects

Business cards, Correspondence, Awards, Blueprints, Land development

Title

Series 3: Visual Materials

Description

This series contains visual materials and art created by Eleanor Shankland and Abe Frajndlich.

Date(s) of Creation

1979 - 1989

Container

Box 1, Folders 8-9; Box 2, wrapped in tissue; Isabel Main Room (framed photographs)

Subjects

Postcards, Greeting cards, Photographs, Bags, Illustrations

Title

Series 4: Publicity

Description

This series contains clippings, advertisements, and publications related to Shaker Square.

Date(s) of Creation

1978 - 1999

Container

Box 1, Folders 10-11

Subjects

Press clippings, Newspaper clippings, Advertisements, Magazines

Title

Series 5: Promotional and Event Materials

Description

This series contains promotional materials for Shaker Square and events produced and distributed by Shaker Square.

Date(s) of Creation

1987 - 1999

Container

Box 1, Folders 12-15; Flat File 24 (oversized materials)

Subjects

Brochures, Booklets, Invitations, Programs, Maps, Posters

Title

Series 6: Shaker Square History

Description

This series contains clippings and articles related to the history of Shaker Square. Original order and folders titles have been preserved.

Date(s) of Creation

1937 - 1997

Container

Box 1, Folders 16-17

Subjects

Newspaper clippings, Clippings, Meetings

Location

Location

Room

Elizabeth Nord Library & Archives

Building

Shaker Historical Society

Date

March 13, 2026

Copyright

Notes

The Shaker Historical Society (SHS) does not claim to control the rights for reproduction for all materials in this collection. Some materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity rights, or other legal interests not owned by SHS.