The papers of Earle K. Shawe consist primarily of memoranda and case briefs from the law firm of Shawe & Rosenthal, some business and personal correspondence, newspapers clippings and scrapbooks. Also included are some photographs, date books, and address book.

Earle K. Shawe's law career has been devoted to the field of labor law. Shawe is recognized as one of the first attorneys in the country to specialize in all areas of labor relations under the National Labor Relations Act. This collection is a reflection of Shawe's legal career beginning from his early days as a University of Virginia Law School student to his present status as founder of the law firm, Shawe Rosenthal, L.L.P.