William Bernard Robertson Papers 1946-2006.

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William Bernard Robertson Papers 1946-2006.

The William B. Robertson Collection documents his work as an educator active in government and community service. The papers include speeches, newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, publications, a scrapbook, and awards given to him by various organizations.

1 4.5 cubic feet (5 records boxes, 3 archives boxes, 18 flat boxes, 19 published volumes)

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