MSS SC 131, PC 125

Title: Edna Chapman Robson and Leslie Robson fonds

Dates: 1914-1985

Extent: 12 cm of textual records. -- 145 photographs. -- 19 plans and blueprints.

Biographical Sketch: Leslie Victor Robson was born in 1893 in Deleau, Manitoba. In 1915 he graduated from the Manitoba Agricultural College. He married Edna Chapman, who was also a student at Manitoba Agricultural College. He was involved in many societies and sat on many boards, and also specialized in raising purebred Polled Herefords. He died in 1977.

Custodial History: The fonds was donated to the University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections in 1995 by Clarke Robson of Deleau, Manitoba.

Scope and Content: The fonds consists of correspondence, programs, school notebooks, a copy of deed of gift, exam papers, school songs and games, school transcripts, newspaper clippings, booklets, invitations, a copy of a published pamphlet entitled "My Story" by Frank Hitchcock, photographs relating to the Manitoba Agricultural College, and maps and blueprints.

Source of Supplied Title: Title based on provenance of fonds.

Restrictions: There are no restrictions on this material.

Finding Aid: Printed finding aid is available.