Series V: Records, 1819 - 1998
Content Description
The Robbins/Levy Family Papers contains four boxes of materials from 1819 to 2005 inlcuding a certificate, correspondence, photographs, programs, publications, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, records and writings. The collection contains eight photo albums which document the Robbins/Levy family's history of immigration to the United States and life in the Houston Jewish Community. A large extent of the collection is dedicated to the professional life of Dr. Leonard Robbins, who served as the President of the Board of Education of the Houston Independent School District and owned a medical clinic in Houston. Of particular interest is the familial correspondence spanning many years and languages.
Forms part of the South Texas Jewish Archives.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 - 1998
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center and requires 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu