Robert B. Riss Collection
Overview
The collection includes several photographs, personal and professional letters, and other writings by authors, artists, American presidents, nobility, royalty, and other notable persons from the United States, British Isles, and Continental Europe, compiled by Robert B. Riss. English translations for some of the writings in other languages are included, as well as some labels and bookseller information. Links to digital versions for most items in this collection are also included.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1400-1949
Creator
- Riss, Robert B. (Robert Bailey), 1927-2005 (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
Most items are in English; some are in French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Robert Bailey Riss
Robert Bailey Riss (1927-2005) of Kansas City, Missouri was a graduate of the University of Kansas and remained a lifelong supporter of the university. Most of his business career was spent accumulating and managing interests in real estate, commercial banking, transportation, and insurance. He devoted many years to building his collection of autographs of notable persons.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 document case + 2 oversize boxes, 2 oversize folders)
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged by the author's geographical region and position in society. The series include United States of America: Presidents and other notable persons; British Isles: Royalty and other notable persons, Continental Europe: Royalty and other notable persons; America, British Isles, and Continental Europe: Authors and artists; and Miscellaneous.
Within each series, items are organized alphabetically by author's family or reigning name. Oversize materials are typically described at the end of each series and have been physically separated.
Physical Location
MS 331
Physical Location
MS Qa18
Physical Location
MS Q68
Physical Location
MS R17
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, Loretta D. Riss, 2016.
Source
- Riss, Loretta D. (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert B. Riss Autograph Collection
- Subtitle
- Robert B. Riss Collection
- Author
- Finding aid compiled by ksc. Finding aid encoded by bas.
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/0682593875
- Preferred citation
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Robert B. Riss collection, MS 331, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository