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Marcus W. Robbins papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 512

Scope and Contents

The collection (1902-1933) includes notebooks of Socialist and agnostic essays, manuscripts and published copies of Socialist pamphlets and broadsides authored by Robbins, issues of the circular Facts published by Robbins, articles, essays, and letters to the editor written by Robbins, photographs, and also correspondence concerning the business of Liberal Church, Inc.

Writings include letters to editors in published and manuscript form, columns written for The Oregonian , poems, articles and essays (handwritten and typed), manuscripts, six notebooks, and publications by Robbins.

Manuscript titles include Trying to Cheat God, A Ptolemaic Doctrine, and Notebook of a Cynic.

There is one section of correspondence that includes fifty-five pages from 1905-1935, and another section of 100 pages that is specifically addressed to Robbins as the Bishop of Reno, in 1926.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902-1933

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Marcus W. Robbins (1879-1936) was an attorney, Socialist, and free thinker. He was educated at the Northern Indiana School of Law, in Valparaiso, Indiana, and practiced law in Indiana, Grants Pass, Oregon, and San Diego, California. He was the author of Socialist pamphlets, broadsides, and letters to editors.

In 1926 he was named bishop for the Diocese of Reno, Nevada by Bishop Frank H. Rice of the Liberal Church, Inc., and was also declared to be the New Messiah. He issued pastoral letters and composed indulgences.

Extent

1 linear feet (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Marcus W. Robbins (1879-1936) was an attorney, Socialist, and free thinker, and was named bishop for the Diocese of Reno, Nevada by Bishop Frank H. Rice of the Liberal Church, Inc. The collection (1902-1933) includes notebooks of Socialist and agnostic essays, manuscripts and published copies of Socialist pamphlets and broadsides authored by Robbins, issues of the circular Facts published by Robbins, articles, essays, and letters to the editor written by Robbins, photographs, and also correspondence concerning the business of Liberal Church, Inc.

Arrangement

Material within this collection may have little to no intellectual or physical arrangement. Any arrangement may have derived from the records' creators or custodians. It may be necessary to look in multiple places for the same types of materials.

Other Finding Aids

Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.

Processing Information

Collection processed by staff, 1970s.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

This collection received a basic level of processing including minimal to no organization and rehousing.

Description information is drawn in part from information supplied with the collection and initial surveys of the contents.

Title
Guide to the Marcus W. Robbins Papers
Status
Complete Description
Author
Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo.
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA