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Abstract
Robert Sherman (1932-2023) was a renowned radio broadcaster, author, and educator whose noteworthy career spans from the 1950s to today. At radio station WQXR in New York, Sherman worked as the Music Director and Program Manager, and he is best known for hosting numerous programs, including "Woody's Children" and the nationally broadcast "The Listening Room." As an author, Sherman has written columns for The New York Times as well as...
Dates:
1923-2022; Majority of material found within 1960-2008
Abstract
Mary Carter Roberts (1899-1979) was a journalist and novelist. She was book review editor for the Washington Star, travel writer in the Maryland Department of Economic Development, and member of the Maryland Department of Information and the St. Mary's City Commission. She published two novels: The Abbot Sisters and Little Brother Fate. Her papers consist of correspondence; drafts of novels,...
Dates:
1940-1977
Abstract
Ellis James Robertson (1918-2009) began his noncommercial broadcasting career as program director at WTTW (Chicago, IL) from 1954 to 1959. Starting in 1959, he held various Educational Television positions, including director of station relations and vice president and later president for network affairs. He also served as vice president and general manager for Community Television of Southern California, where he planned, equipped and constructed KCET. In 1970, Robertson became the Director...
Dates:
1946-1989, and undated; Majority of material found within 1970-1982
Abstract
The Robinson family lived in Baltimore City during the early part of the 19th century and was involved in shipping and trade. The collection consists primarily of correspondence between family members, particularly correspondence from sea captain Matthew Robinson, the head of the family, to his wife, Mary Robinson, during his time at sea, addressing such topics as market conditions for goods such as salt and cotton, family news and business, Matthew Robinson's sea travel, shipping news, and...
Dates:
1827-1833; Majority of material found within 1828-1832
Abstract
Roger Phillips Smith (1929- ) joined the CBS executive training program in 1955 and stayed with the network for several years. His public television career began at WTTW (Chicago, IL) in 1965. There he worked as an executive producer for a weekly one-hour prime time arts series titled Facet. His work on that series earned him two "Emmy" awards. He worked at WNET (New York, NY) from 1967 to 1968, producing the show Newsfront, then joined the...
Dates:
1929-1995, and undated; Majority of material found within 1971-1978
Collection
0035-LBR-RG95-008
Abstract
The collection contains records created and retained by Larry Rogin during the course of his career as a labor educator within the American labor movement. The papers span the years 1926-1988, with the bulk of records dating between the early 1930s to late 1950s and consists of teaching and research materials related to labor education.
Dates:
1926-1988
Collection
0442-SCPA-RICHARDS
Abstract
Ronald Richards (b. Buffalo, NY, June 5, 1930 - d. Amherst, NY, March 10, 2015), was an American oboist who began his musical career as a teenager. At fifteen years old, Richards was a founding member of the Amherst Symphony Orchestra in Williamsville, New York. At sixteen, he became one of the youngest musicians to play in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Richards was an active member of the Amherst Symphony Orchestra from its founding until his death. The Ronald Richards collection of...
Dates:
undated
Abstract
Rose Marie Grentzer (1914-1985) was a music educator who raised awareness about and fostered scholarship on audio-visual aids, international music education, and American music. After leading and enhancing music education programs at Juilliard, the University of Michigan, and Oberlin, she developed the graduate program in music education at the University of Maryland. Professor Grentzer taught and gave speeches throughout the world; was active in the Music Educators National Conference...
Dates:
1867-1985; Majority of material found within 1930-1974
Abstract
This collection contains materials relating to the personal and professional life of Martha J. Ross. Martha J. Ross was a leading oral historian as well as a professor of oral history. Born in Selma, Alabama she received her B.A. from the Alabama College for Women and went on to receive her M.A. in 20th Century American History from the University of Maryland. She taught at George Washington University from 1971-1972, and at the University of Maryland, College Park from 1972-1987. As a...
Dates:
1948-2010; Majority of material found within 1964-1995
Collection
0072-LBR-RG18-002
Abstract
Michael Ross was the Director of the CIO International Affairs Department during World War II, and later served as Director of the AFL-CIO International Affairs Department from 1958 to 1963. This collection of primarly covers relations between officers at the CIO and the AFL and the effects of the Cold War on CIO policy toward Europe and the Soviet Union. Types of material include correspondence, clippings, minutes, reports, and subject files.
Dates:
1920-1963
