Frank Robinson papers, 1935-1960

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Frank Robinson papers, 1935-1960

The scope of the Frank Robinson papers includes letters, photographs, newspaper clippings and legal documents pertaining to Robinson's career.

4.5 linear ft. (9 boxes)

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Robinson, Frank, 1935-

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Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson was born in 1935. His parents discovered his piano talent when he was only 3 years old. He started touring the United States in 1945 and toured the U.K. twice. In 1960, he retired from performing to attend school at Olivet College in Olivet, MI. In 2006, Robinson began performing locally again. From the description of Frank Robinson papers, 1935-1960 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 665174010 ...