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Biographical and family, 1915-1989

 File — Box: 148, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Includes a letter dated January 7, 1988 from “Dad” (Bradford) to his family and grandchildren about these materials. He was showing the more significant achievements of their grandfather or for some their great-grandfather - (JDR, Sr.) - here affectionately called Gapoo. This folder has such things as a copy of his Yale College class histories, reunions, a biography of John Donald Robb, Sr., a list of his books, some legal articles, music articles, and other articles, some honors and grant, etc. Includes a list of songs composed by Robb and his record albums. Also has a mimeograph copy of a December 1950 family Christmas letter about the doings of the family. Also a campaign letterhead for Republicans for Congress and a news clipping, candidates Robb and Edward V. Balcomb. Includes an article on wife Harriet Robb and a copy of a 1989 court paper for her estate.

Dates

  • 1915-1989

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 157 boxes + 2 oversize folders

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451