Papers, 1880-1946.

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Papers, 1880-1946.

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Consists of correspondence relating chiefly to research problems, in conjunction with Robinson's work as head of the South Dakota State Historical Society; manuscripts of various writings including such topics as poetry, agriculture, education, pioneers, military conflicts and organizations, Dakota Indians, the Missouri River, Mount Rushmore, and the state capitol; and Robinson family genealogical notes, including an autobiographical account of his life. The papers are both official and personal. Correspondents include Gutzon Borglum, Peter Norbeck, various South Dakota political leaders, and a wide array of South Dakotans who provided Robinson information for his historical writings.

11 cubic ft.

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South Dakota State Archives

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Norbeck, Peter, 1870-1936

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South Dakota State Historical Society

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Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941

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Sculptor. From the description of Gutzon Borglum letters to John A. Stewart, 1914 and [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515632 American, 1867-1918. From the description of John Ruskin, Seated [sculpture]. [19--] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906576 Artist, author, and sculptor. Full name: John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum. From the description of Gutzon Borglum papers, 1895-1960 (bulk 1912-1941). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77...

South Dakota State Vital Statistics Bureau.

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South Dakota State Department of History.

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Robinson family.

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Robinson, Doane, 1856-1946

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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 ...