Correspondence, printed material, photographs, and documents concerning Shenk's family, friends, family businesses (specialty chemical firm; land in the California Imperial Valley; and mining properties), and charitable, civic, and fraternal organizations. Justice Shenk's legal activities are represented to a minor degree.

California Supreme Court Justice, 1924-1959. Involved in the development of water law in California.

15.5 linear ft.

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