David Robertson Mount Talalpais Literary and Artistic Associations Collection, 1873-1997, bulk 1988-1991
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Robertson, David
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet (1 document box)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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David Robertson Mount Talalpais Literary and Artistic Associations Collection. Mill Valley Public Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains David Robertson’s research notes for various articles he wrote about references to Mount Tamalpais in art and literature. It contains bibliographies of related material, correspondence, two recorded interviews, research papers written by Robinson’s students and photographs taken by Robertson of a circumambulation of Mount Tamalpais in 1990. The collection also includes Robertson’s book of essays about people who walk in the wilderness, Real Matter.
- Biographical / historical:
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David Robertson is a Professor Emeritus at University of California at Davis. His areas of specialty include interdisciplinary study of ecology and literature, bioregion studies, literature of wilderness, the Bible as literature, and photography. He holds a B.A. from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1962; an M.A. from University of Toronto, Ancient Near Eastern Language and Literature, 1964; a Ph.D. from Yale University, Biblical Studies, 1966 and a Ph.D. from University of California, Irvine, English, 1972.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research. Original materials may be viewed with permission from staff. Digital copies of materials may be available. Materials in this collection do not circulate.
- Preferred citation:
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David Robertson Mount Talalpais Literary and Artistic Associations Collection. Mill Valley Public Library
- Location of this collection:
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375 Throckmorton AvenueMill Valley, CA 94941, US
- Contact:
- 415-389-4292 x203