Robert Lee Blair collection
Scope and Contents
The records in this collection pertain to Robert Lee Blair's years of employment at Ohio State and Eastern Illinois University. Documents include grade recording books, class rosters, student papers, handouts, syllabi, and class notes; also, announcements and bulletins relating to events at Eastern Illinois University, many affiliated with Greek sponsored events, dances, and visiting artists.
Dates
- Created: 1928-1971
- Other: Majority of material found in 1946-1969
Creator
- Blair, Robert Lee (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No special conditions exist for access to these records
Biographical / Historical
Robert Lee Blair was an professor of English at Eastern Illinois University from 1946 to 1969. He taught classes ranging from Composition to Elizabethan Drama. He was also employed at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Blair died on died on May 9, 1991.
Extent
2.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
Arranged in nine series: 1. Posters relating to promotional events at Eastern Illinois University, 1955-1968 (chronological). 2. Class rosters in bound ledgers, 1928-1962 (chronological). 3. Student papers and reports, 1928-1968 (chronological). 4. Publications, 1965-1969. 5. Directives related to class room studies. 6. Publications (provenance). 7. Regulations for faculty members. 8. Bulletins relating to campus activities, 1960-1971. 9. Miscellaneous
Method of Acquisition
Gift. Acquired: 06/01/1991.
Creator
- Blair, Robert Lee (Person)
- Eastern Illinois University (Organization)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
600 Lincoln Ave
Booth Library
Charleston IL 61920 US
217-581-6093
217-581-7534 (Fax)
archives@eiu.edu
