Sam Robinson, 1947-1965, undated
Scope and Contents
Sam Robinson was an African-American man who served as sexton of Jamestown Church and a guide at Jamestown from the mid-1930s until his death in 1965. He became famous for his story "The Morther-in-Lae Tree," which he recited for Queen Elizabeth of England during her 1957 visit to Jamestown. This folder includes newspaper clippings relating to Robinson, a print copy of "The Mother-in-Law Tree," and correspondence from Robinson. It also includes a 1950 issue of Reader's Digest, which has a painting of Robinson leading a tour group at Jamestown on the back cover.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-1965, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Taylor, Rodney B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.20 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository