Edward G. Robinson papers, 1918-1929

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Robinson, Edward G.
Title
Edward G. Robinson papers
Dates
1918-1929 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 folderĀ in shared box)
Collection Number
Mss 2337
Summary
Collection consists of manuscript correspondence to Edward G. Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, 1918-1929, from friends and business associates in Oregon and Tennessee, mostly regarding the flax industry in Oregon and the United States. Also included are miscellaneous documents regarding the flax industry. Robinson owned an electric company in Aurora, Oregon. He traveled to Europe to study flax culture and linen manufacture.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Edward G. Robinson owned an electric company in Aurora, Oregon. He traveled to Europe to study flax culture and linen manufacture for application in Oregon and the United States.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers of Edward G. Robinson consist of manuscript correspondence to Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, 1918-1929, from friends and business associates in Oregon and Tennessee, mostly regarding the flax industry in Oregon and the United States. Also included are miscellaneous documents regarding the flax industry.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Edward G. Robinson papers, Mss 2337, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may required seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of John W. Vogves, April 1960 (Lib. Acc. 8734).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Flax industry--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Robinson, Edward G.--Correspondence
  • Robinson, Frances--Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • correspondence