Robert T. Hester papers, 1961-1962, 1977 M 100
A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Collection number M 100
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Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
No restrictions on use.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Preferred Citation
Box/folder, Robert F. Hester Papers, M 100, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University
Acquisition Information
The collection was a gift of Mr. Hester to the department in July of 1990.
Biographical/Historical Information
Professor at VCU for thirty years. Mr. Hester retired in 1991.
Scope and Contents
This collection is primarily correspondence from Windsor Castle and the British Museum to Robert F. Hester concerning materials for his thesis; 12 items; 1961-1962 and one letter from Mrs. Jessie Hibbs (1977).
Arrangement
The collection is arranged as it was donated by Mr. Hester.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Decoration and ornament -- Chinese influences -- Great Britain
- Decoration and ornament -- History -- 18th century -- Great Britain
- Hester, Robert F. (Robert Ferguson), 1925-
- Hester, Robert F. (Robert Ferguson), 1925- -- Correspondence
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Hester, Robert F. (Robert Ferguson), 1925-
- Hester, Robert F. (Robert Ferguson), 1925- -- Correspondence