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Edward G. Robinson papers, 1918-1929
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robinson, Edward G.
- Title
- Edward G. Robinson papers
- Dates
- 1918-1929 (inclusive)19181929
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folderĀ in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2337
- Summary
- Collection consists of manuscript correspondence to Edward G. Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, 1918-1929, from friends and business associates in Oregon and Tennessee, mostly regarding the flax industry in Oregon and the United States. Also included are miscellaneous documents regarding the flax industry. Robinson owned an electric company in Aurora, Oregon. He traveled to Europe to study flax culture and linen manufacture.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edward G. Robinson owned an electric company in Aurora, Oregon. He traveled to Europe to study flax culture and linen manufacture for application in Oregon and the United States.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers of Edward G. Robinson consist of manuscript correspondence to Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, 1918-1929, from friends and business associates in Oregon and Tennessee, mostly regarding the flax industry in Oregon and the United States. Also included are miscellaneous documents regarding the flax industry.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Edward G. Robinson papers, Mss 2337, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may required seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Flax industry--Oregon
Personal Names
- Robinson, Edward G.--Correspondence
- Robinson, Frances--Correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence