Gayle Robertson papers
Content Description
The Gayle Robertson papers contain letters written by Gayle Robertson, an African-American student at Michigan State University, to her mother Lucille at home. Gayle describes her social life, dormitory life, academic life, and studying. Many of the letters mention her concerns with finances and getting a student job. She also mentions dating and social functions. There are also six photos from May 1964 showing dorm rooms and friends. Also included are letters between Lucille and Bernard Robertson during Bernard's service in the Navy. Finally, there is a short letter to Lucille from Louise.
Dates
- Creation: 1944, 1945, 1963-1967, 1969
Creator
- Robertson, Gayle (Person)
- Robertson, Lucille (Correspondent, Person)
- Robertson, Bernard (Correspondent, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Biographical / Historical
Gayle Robertson was from Cambridge, Massachusettes and attended Michigan State University from 1963 to 1967. She earned a BA in psychology in 1967.
Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Legal Status
Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Subject
- Michigan State University. Students. Women (Organization)
- Michigan State University. Students (Organization)
- Michigan State University. Student housing (Organization)
- Title
- Gayle Robertson Papers
- Status
- 4 Published And Cataloged
- Date
- November 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu