Description
Reports, mayoral and campaign speeches, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and historical documents documenting Robinson's
mayoralty, which was noted for its many building programs, including the start of redevelopment. The papers provide a snapshot
of post-World War II activities and changes undertaken at City Hall.
Background
Elmer Edwin Robinson was born October 3, 1894 to Ralph and Edith Robinson in the Richmond District of San Francisco. He spent
his youth near Fort Bragg where his father operated hauling and ice businesses. Robinson returned to San Francisco, working
his way through night law school at the now-defunct Kent College, and was admitted to the bar in 1915. He married Doris Gould
in 1917 with whom he had a daughter, Elizabeth Jane. He married twice more, to Rosemarie Kerr and later to Ora Norris.
Extent
9 boxes, 1 oversized folder
(6.58 cubic feet)
Restrictions
Copyright has been assigned to the San Francisco Public Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts
must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public
Library as the owner of the physical items and the copyright.
Availability
The collection is open for research, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Please call the San Francisco History
Center for hours and information at 415-557-4567.