Robin Higham papers, 1915-2000 1970-1995.

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Robin Higham papers, 1915-2000 1970-1995.

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This collection contains documents, images, and artifacts collected by Robin Higham. The Robin Higham papers contain documents, manuscripts, photographs, memorabilia and other items collected by Higham, a noted historian and author, primarily during the period of his tenure at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. During this period, Higham was not only an educator, but was active as an editor and publisher. The collection is housed in six manuscript boxes and seven non-standard (oversize) boxes of varying sizes totaling 13.4 linear feet. Noteworthy items in this collection include an extensive number of photographs of Golden Age aircraft and manuscripts by Robin Higham and R.E.G. Davies, both noted aviation historians and authors.

13.4 linear ft.

University of Texas at Dallas. Eugene McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8149479

University of Texas at Dallas. Eugene McDermott Library

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