Scope and Contents: This collection consists of documents and correspondence of James T. Shackelford. Much of this relates to the Richmond Gold and Silver Mining Company. The researcher should also refer to the William Rodes Shackelford collection as he is a son of James T. Shackelford. This collection may have come in combined with the John H. McDowell papers as there were several McDowell items that were pulled and put in that collection.