MenuInventory of the James Alexander Robertson Papers, 1436?-1939
Abstract
Librarian, archivist for State of Maryland, and historian, of Annapolis (Anne Arundel Co.), Md.
Correspondence, notes, and works in manuscript and typescript concerning Philippine history, administrative problems and policies during the early years of American occupation, the Aglipay or Independent Filipino Church, Roman Catholicism, customs, geography, book manufacturing, education, José Rizal, Freemasonry, Filipino senators, and Katipunan of Filipino Secret Society. Many letters center around James Alfred Le Roy, authority on the Philippine Islands.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939.
- Title
- James Alexander Robertson Papers, 1436?-1939
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 10.0 Linear Feet, 1840 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Correspondence, notes, and works in manuscript and typescript concerning Philippine history, administrative problems and policies during the early years of American occupation, the Aglipay or Independent Filipino Church, Roman Catholicism, customs, geography, book manufacturing, education, José Rizal, Freemasonry, Filipino senators, and Katipunan of Filipino Secret Society. Many letters center around James Alfred Le Roy, authority on the Philippine Islands.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Contents of the Collection
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Historical Note
Librarian, archivist for State of Maryland, and historian, of Annapolis (Anne Arundel Co.), Md.
Subject Headings
- Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939.
- LeRoy, James A--(James Alfred)--1875-1909.
- Rizal, José--1861-1896.
- Education--Philippines.
- Freemasonry--Philippines.
- Historians--United States--Correspondence.
- Secret societies--Philippines.
- Philippines--Church history.
- Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902.
- Philippines--Social life and customs.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], James Alexander Robertson Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Provenance
The James Alexander Robertson Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in [date unknown].
Processing Information
Processed by Rubenstein Library Staff,
Encoded by Noah Huffman, January 2010
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.