Overview of the Arthur Granville Robinson papers
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Overview of the Arthur Granville Robinson papers
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, California
- Processed by:
- Hoover Institution Archives Staff
- Date Completed:
- 2009
- Encoded by:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record by David Sun.
© 2009 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Collection Summary
Title: Arthur Granville Robinson papers
Dates: 1913-1968
Collection Number: 74055
Creator: Robinson, Arthur Granville, 1892-1967
Collection Size:
1 manuscript box, 1 envelope, 11 phonorecords
(1.6 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Writings, printed matter, and phonorecords, relating to American naval operations in World War II, the bombing of the Marblehead
in 1942, and trials of Japanese accused of war crimes.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Languages: In
English
Administrative Information
Access
Collection is open for research.
The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to
copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives
at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see
or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible.
Publication Rights
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Arthur Granville Robinson papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1974.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Biographical Note
Vice admiral, United States Navy; captain, U.S.S. Marblehead, 1940-1942; president, Military Commission on War Crimes in the
Pacific Area, 1946-1949.
Scope and Content of Collection
Writings, printed matter, and phonorecords, relating to American naval operations in World War II, the bombing of the Marblehead
in 1942, and trials of Japanese accused of war crimes.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Marblehead (Cruiser)
United States. Navy--Officers.
War crime trials.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations.
Phonorecords.
Partial Collection Contents
Sound recordings (Phonorecords)
Record cabinet
"Man Your Battle Stations" sound recording
1942-1945
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002812
Scope and Content Note
Recruiting dramatization concerning the USS
Marblehead
Record cabinet
"Cavalcade of America" sound recording
1942 June 21,
1956 September 16
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002813
Scope and Content Note
Dramatization detailing the launch and story of the attack on the USS
Marblehead in 1942. Original recording date of 21 Jun 1943. Hoover's copy is a 16 Sep 1956 "dubb"
Record cabinet
Sound reenactments of war crimes trials
1946 September 9-13
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002814
Scope and Content Note
A reenactment of war crimes trials held in Guam of Japanese military officers. The Japanese are on trial for various crimes
against American soldiers. Charges include, but are not limited to, murder and cannibalism. A panel discussion reflecting
on the trials follows. A broadcast by a U.S. forces station in Guam. Labels mention: James Ellison, James Young, Flynn, USO
Troupe
Record cabinet
Arthur G. Robinson Navy Day speech
1945 October 27
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002894
Scope and Content Note
Label: By Rear Admiral A. G. Robinson with the compliments of A. F. N. Bremen
Rest of collection not yet described
