Dwight Edwards Robinson papers, 1942-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Robinson, Dwight Edwards, 1914-
Title
Dwight Edwards Robinson papers
Dates
1942-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
54.59 cubic feet
1 magnetic tape
1 reel-to-reel audiotape
Collection Number
0851
Summary
Papers of UW professor of general business from his role as a member of the Washington Governor's Lumber Fact Finding Panel and other works
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access restricted: For terms of access contact Special Collections.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Dwight E. Robinson, born in 1914, received his doctorate in economics from Columbia University in 1948. He joined the University of Washington School of Business Administration faculty in 1950 and taught in the general business department. He served as chairman of the department from 1965 to 1969. In addition to his teaching, Robinson was also active in his profession and was appointed to numerous business and governmental boards and commissions, including the Washington Governor's Lumber Fact Finding Panel. During his tenure at the university he produced a number of works exploring the fashion industry and such fashion trends as the shaving and trimming of beards and the wearing of animal fur. Robinson retired in 1980 and was appointed professor emeritus in 1981.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 0851-001: Dwight Edwards Robinson papers, 1954Return to Top

7.5" linear

Scope and Content: Briefs, reports, and other papers from his role as a member of the Washington Governor's Lumber Fact Finding Panel, an adjudication agency active in the Pacific Northwest lumber strike of 1954; 1954.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Dweight Robinson, February 06, 1968

Description
Dwight Edwards Robinson papers

Accession No. 0851-002: Dwight Edwards Robinson papers, 1942-1984Return to Top

53.17 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, writings, notes, research files, reports, clippings, microfilm; 1942-1984.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Mrs. Dwight Robinson, September 29, 1992

Description
Dwight Edwards Robinson papers

Accession No. 0851-003: Dwight Edwards Robinson papers, circa 1956-1957Return to Top

1 cu. ft. (1 box)
1 magnetic tape
1 reel-to-reel audiotape

Scope and Content: Notebooks, 1 magnetic tape and 1 reel-to-reel audiotape; ca. 1956-1957.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Acquisition Info: Mrs. Dwight E. Robinson, December 13, 1994

Description
Dwight Edwards Robinson papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Keats, John
  • Robinson, Dwight Edwards,1914- --Archives
  • Simkovitch, Vladimir
  • Washington, George
  • Wedgwood, Josiah

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Hamley, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1903-1975 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • David W. Johnston & Associates (creator)
    • Harbor Plywood Corporation (creator)
    • International Woodworkers of America (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives
    • Washington (State). Governor's Lumber Fact Finding Panel (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)