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Kemah, 1983

 File — Box: 148, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

A Story of Kemah, as told by John D. Robb, Jr., to his granddaughter Ellen Bea Robb, presented Christmas 1983, about his visit to their home called Kemah on Shelter Island, New York, that has been part of the family for 50 years, dedicated to Gapoo or "the Gap" (JDR), and Hattie, includes a detailed history of the island and its inhabitants, Native American and English, the island ferries, their Kemah home since 1933, architectural changes, furnishings, outbuildings, and Robb’s sailboats.

Dates

  • 1983

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