Arthur Robinson papers, 1917-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robinson, Arthur, 1894-1972
- Title
- Arthur Robinson papers
- Dates
- 1917-1969 (inclusive)19171969
- Quantity
- 2.45 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03741
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Arthur Robinson (1894-1972) was a journalist who began his career in 1914 as a sportswriter for the "New York American". He wrote a profile of Babe Ruth for "The New Yorker" in 1931 and was Ruth's ghost writer. He wrote the libretto for Morris Hutchins Ruger's "Gettysburg" which was performed at the Hollywood Bowl, 1938. His reporting covered world events including World War II and the Korean War as well as national politics and issues. He rounded off his career in Volcano, California, writing for newspapers in Sacramento and its environs.
Content Description
The collection contains articles from "Amador Dispatch", 1943-1948, and "Sacramento Bee", 1959-1969, including Robinson's column "Shadows and Substance". Also included are correspondence, 1917-1969. Some letters are contained in topical files which cover many decades of Robinson's writing and reporting. Robinson corresponded with Damon Runyon, Etienne Ret, William Randolph Hearst, John Dos Passos, and Adlai Stevenson among others. Production materials for "Gettysburg" and photographs are also included.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Baseball writers -- United States.
- Journalists -- United States.
Personal Names
- Ruger, Morris Hutchins -- Gettysburg.
- Runyon, Damon, 1880-1946.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
