Robin Robinson papers
Description
The papers of Robin Robinson contain documents relating to his tenure as a mathematics professor at both Harvard University and Dartmouth College. These include lecture notes on various mathematical topics, as well as articles written by himself and other members of his field including John Kemeny. The majority of the collection, however, chronicles Robinson’s great love of music, containing hundreds of programs from various operas and other musical performances, scripts from his WDCR radio shows “The Opera Showcase,” “A Little Night Music,” “Your Concert Hall,” and “The World’s Finest Music,” and an extensive index card catalogue of his music collection.
Dates
- 1888 - 2000
Creator
- Robinson, Robin, 1903-2002 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
21 linear ft. (37 boxes) : Types of Boxes (if noted in original UP DB):13 Records Boxes,5 5-inch boxes,16 2-inch boxes
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Robin Robinson (1903-2002), professor of mathematics. Dartmouth College Class of 1924. Consist of lecture notes and articles on mathematics related to his tenure as mathematics professor both at Harvard University and Dartmouth College, as well as programs from various operas and other musical performances, scripts from his WDCR radio shows “The Opera Showcase,” “A Little Night Music,” “Your Concert Hall,” and “The World’s Finest Music,” and an extensive index card catalogue of his music collection.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository