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John S. Robotham papers , 1977
Overview of the Collection
- Dnr
- Robotham, John S., 1924-; Robotham, John S., 1924-
- Title
- John S. Robotham papers
- Dates
- 197719771977
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (1 manuscript box, 1 flat file box )
- Collection Number
- Coll 437
- Summary
- John Stanley Robotham (1924-2005) was an American poet and author. His papers consist of a draft of an unpublished manuscript, paper copies of several of his kinetic poems, and two, 16 mm copies of his kinetic poem, Witches Brew.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time. Collection includes sound recordings, moving images, and digital files to which access is restricted. Access to these materials is governed by repository policy and may require the production of listening or viewing copies. Researchers requiring access must notify Special Collections and University Archives in advance and pay fees for reproduction services as necessary.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John Stanley Robotham was born in New Hampshire on February 12, 1924 to Reginald and Edna Strang Robotham, of England and New Jersey respectively. He served during World War II in the Army Air Force weather service, and graduated from the City University of New York and Columbia Library School. After graduation, Mr. Robothan worked as a librarian for the New York Public Library; his unpublished work, From Kingsbridge to Tottenville: Books for the Use of the People , is evidence of his interest in the history of the branch libraries of the New York Public Library. Mr. Robotham moved to Eugene in the 2000, where he became a member and fellow of the Native Plant Society of Oregon. He passed away in Eugene on September 9, 2005.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of an unpublished manuscript written by Robotham, From Kingsbridge to Tottenville: Books for the Use of the People , a work that details the history of the New York Public Library system. This collection also contains two, 16 mm copies of Mr. Robotham's kinetic poem, Witches Brew , and paper versions of this work and several other of Mr. Robotham's kinetic poems.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the John S. Robotham Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American poetry--Oregon
- Libraries--United States.
Geographical Names
- United States--New York (State)
Form or Genre Terms
- 16mm
- Motion pictures (visual works)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Robotham, John S., 1924- (dnr)
