Dana B. Shoaf, Author at HistoryNet

Photo of a “walkies” doll toy.

The “Wilson Walkie”—a Cottage Industry Answer to Mattel

by Dana B. Shoaf12/26/202312/20/2023

The Wilson Novelty Company’s U.S. Army soldier toy provided kids a low-budget alternative during the Depression and World War II.

Photo of Western Reserve map.

Lake Erie’s Distinctive New England Feel

by Dana B. Shoaf12/20/202312/20/2023

Sharps rifle and carbine

Weapons & Gear Manual

Sharps Breechloaders Were Simple and Sturdy Guns, Trusted in the North and the South

by Dana B. Shoaf12/14/202311/1/2023

Harvest Time

by Dana B. Shoaf10/12/202310/12/2023

A Youthful Veteran

by Dana B. Shoaf10/11/202310/11/2023

Savage Navy revolver

Weapons & Gear Manual

This Ugly Revolver Was Actually Technologically Advanced For Its Time

by Dana B. Shoaf10/5/20238/4/2023

News

Tickets Auctioned From the Night of Lincoln’s Murder at Ford’s Theatre

by Dana B. Shoaf9/26/20239/26/2023

Feeling the Heat

by Dana B. Shoaf8/16/20238/16/2023

The Most Important Confederate Officer?

by Dana B. Shoaf8/15/20238/15/2023

Wish You Were Here

by Dana B. Shoaf7/12/20237/12/2023