Robert Green was a professor of painting and drawing at the University of Kansas (KU), retiring as professor emeritus in 1979. In 1965, Green married Miriam L. Berg, known professionally as Miriam Stewart-Green, who was a professor of voice at KU. This collection primarily contains examples of Green's work, including drawings, sketches, portfolios, and slides, as well as some correspondence, personal files, and materials related to teaching.