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Marcus W. Robbins papers , 1902-1933
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robbins, Marcus W., 1879-1936
- Title
- Marcus W. Robbins papers
- Dates
- 1902-1933 (inclusive)19021933
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 512
- Summary
- Marcus W. Robbins (1879-1936) was an attorney, Socialist, and free thinker, and was named bishop for the Diocese of Reno, Nevada by Bishop Frank H. Rice of the Liberal Church, Inc. The collection (1902-1933) includes notebooks of Socialist and agnostic essays, manuscripts and published copies of Socialist pamphlets and broadsides authored by Robbins, issues of the circular Facts published by Robbins, articles, essays, and letters to the editor written by Robbins, photographs, and also correspondence concerning the business of Liberal Church, Inc.
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Marcus W. Robbins (1879-1936) was an attorney, Socialist, and free thinker. He was educated at the Northern Indiana School of Law, in Valparaiso, Indiana, and practiced law in Indiana, Grants Pass, Oregon, and San Diego, California. He was the author of Socialist pamphlets, broadsides, and letters to editors.
In 1926 he was named bishop for the Diocese of Reno, Nevada by Bishop Frank H. Rice of the Liberal Church, Inc., and was also declared to be the New Messiah. He issued pastoral letters and composed indulgences.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1902-1933) includes notebooks of Socialist and agnostic essays, manuscripts and published copies of Socialist pamphlets and broadsides authored by Robbins, issues of the circular Facts published by Robbins, articles, essays, and letters to the editor written by Robbins, photographs, and also correspondence concerning the business of Liberal Church, Inc.
Writings include letters to editors in published and manuscript form, columns written for The Oregonian , poems, articles and essays (handwritten and typed), manuscripts, six notebooks, and publications by Robbins.
Manuscript titles include Trying to Cheat God, A Ptolemaic Doctrine, and Notebook of a Cynic.
There is one section of correspondence that includes fifty-five pages from 1905-1935, and another section of 100 pages that is specifically addressed to Robbins as the Bishop of Reno, in 1926.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Marcus W. Robbins Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Editors--United States--Correspondence
- Lawyers--United States
- Religious leaders--United States
- Religious literature--Authorship
- Socialism--United States--History--20th century
- Socialists--United States
Personal Names
- Robbins, Marcus W., 1879-1936
- Robbins, Marcus W., 1879-1936
Corporate Names
- Liberal Church, Inc
- Oregonian (Firm)
Geographical Names
- Grants Pass (Or.)--History
- Reno (Nev.)--Religion--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Broadsides
- Correspondence
- Essays
- Manuscripts for publication
- Pamphlets
- Photographs
