University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
5319
Robinson, John S., 1921-2003
John S. Robinson papers
1878-1996
ca. 65.76 cubic ft
Collection materials are
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Diaries, correspondence, reporter's notebooks, legal case files, campaign files, subject series, photos, and other series of Olympia freelance author and attorney
John S. Robinson (1921-2003) was a freelance author and attorney who
spent much of his working and social life in the Seattle area. Robinson grew up
in Seattle, graduating from Garfield High School in 1938. He attended Stanford
University and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of
Washington. During World War II he translated Japanese for the Navy. He
graduated from Yale University Law School in 1949.
Although he worked for law firms and for the State Attorney General's
office, mainly in Seattle, his prime interest was in writing. He researched and
wrote articles for travel and Seattle and regional magazines, including the
Argus, the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
Pacific Search,
Northwest Arts, and
Seattle Weekly. He traveled extensively in
Africa in the early 1960s and was expelled from South Africa. He wrote a long
manuscript about it but failed to get it published because of his reluctance to
edit it. A lifelong bachelor, Robinson lived in his parents' Olympia home with
his mother and then alone after her death. He died in Olympia in March
2003.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5319-001, John S. Robinson papers, 1878-1996
- Accession No. 5319-002, John S. Robinson papers, 1907-1993
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Material Described Separately:
John S.
Robinson Photograph Collection (PH2016-082)
Legg, Herbert Hugh, 1921-
Miller, John, 1938 May 23-
Robinson, Edith Lind
Robinson, John S., 1921-2003--Archives
Robinson, John S. (John Sherman), 1880-1952
Unsoeld, Jolene
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Photographs
Laws and Legislation
Photographs
Diaries
Civil Procedure and Courts
Accession No. 5319-001: John S. Robinson papers, 1878-1996
62.55 cu. ft. (62 boxes)
Scope and Content:
Diaries, correspondence, ca1936-ca1990, reporter's notebooks,
article drafts, legal case files, campaign files, subject series, photos, and
other series of Robinson, his parents, John S. Robinson and Edith Lind
Robinson, his brothers Sam and Irving (Rob). Dates of parents' materials is
earlier than those of John Jr.; 1878-1996 (bulk ca1930-ca1980).
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Restrictions on Access:
Closed until processed. Thereafter, open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use:
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication.
Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info:
Robinson Estate, 2003-06-06
John S. Robinson papers
Accession No. 5319-002: John S. Robinson papers, 1907-1993
.21 cu. ft. (1 box)
Scope and Content:
Letters, clippings, writings.
Restrictions on Access:
Closed until processed. Thereafter open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use:
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication.
Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info:
Kathryn and Linda Robinson, 2003-09-26
John S. Robinson papers