Robinson, Doane, 1856-1946

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Birth 1856-10-19
Death 1946-11-27
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Biographical notes:

Historian.

Jonah Leroy (Doane) Robinson was secretary of the South Dakota State Historical Society and superintendent fo the State Department of History from 1901 to 1926. As superintendent of the Department of History, he served as head of the state library, vital statistics bureau, and legislative reference division. He also collected the items which formed the basis for the Robinson museum and the State Portrait Gallery. In his official capacities, Robinson collected and published historical, economic, and census information.

From the description of Papers, 1880-1946. (South Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 38851839

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Subjects:

  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Census
  • Dakota Indians
  • Military history
  • Indians
  • Pioneers
  • Politicians
  • State Capitol (Pierre, S.D.)

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Places:

  • Missouri River (S.D.) (as recorded)
  • South Dakota (as recorded)
  • Dakota Territory (as recorded)
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial (S.D.) (as recorded)