The Joseph and Robert Starobin Collection consists of 47 archival boxes, some of which are oversized. The collection contains personal papers and research materials of the Starobin father and son. There are 17 boxes of periodical publications reflecting their political and research interests. More personal letters and the libraries of each man are housed at Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Joseph R. Starobin (1913-1976) and his son, Robert S. Starobin (1939-1971) each played significant roles in the radical movements of their times, the so-called Old Left and New Left.

30 Linear Feet (67 boxes)

Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual & born-digital materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.