Robert Wilson Christ papers, 1922-1952

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Summary

Creator:
Christ, Robert Wilson
Abstract:
Christ was assistant librarian for Duke University from 1948 until his death in 1951. Primarily materials pertaining Robert Wilson Christ's professional activities with the American Librarian Association. The papers also include a talk given to the North Carolina Negro Library Association. Christ collected the writings of Walter de La Mare and his papers contain seven letters by De la Mare and one by the illustrator W. Graham Robertson.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0082
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

Primarily materials pertaining Robert Wilson Christ's professional activities with the American Librarian Association. The papers also include a talk given to the North Carolina Negro Library Association. Christ collected the writings of Walter de La Mare and his papers contain seven letters by De la Mare and one by the illustrator W. Graham Robertson.

Acquisition information:
The Robert Wilson Christ papers were received by the University Archives as a gift in 1968-1973.
Processing information:

Processed by Tim Pyatt, July 2006

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, September 2006

Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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Names:
American Library Association
Duke University. Library
North Carolina Negro Library Association
Christ, Robert Wilson
De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956
Robertson, W. Graham (Walford Graham), 1866-1948

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], Robert Wilson Christ Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.