Newcomb Archives
Robinson, Martha Gilmore
2007-104
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Organization and Arrangement
- Administrative Information
- Controlled Access Headings
- General note
- General note
- Collection Inventory
- Certificates
- Clippings
- Miscellaneous
- National Historic Preservation Trust material
- Pins
- Photographs
- Plaques
Summary Information
- Repository
- Newcomb Archives
- Creator - Creator
- Robinson, Martha Gilmore
- Title
- Martha Gilmore Robinson Collection
- ID
- 2007-104
- Date [inclusive]
- Between 1909 and 1980
- Extent
- 0.5 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Born in New Orleans in 1888, Robinson attended Newcomb College (Class of 1909) and graduated with the intention of becoming a doctor or an actress. Though she abandoned these goals with her marriage in 1911, her later civic efforts helped her achieve notoriety and help others at the same time. She was the mother of five children.
Scope and Contents note
Martha Gilmore Robinson’s life was one of commitment to improving and preserving the historic sites of Louisiana, especially in the Vieux Carré of New Orleans, her birth city. Her accomplishments include founding and organizing Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, presiding as president of the Louisiana Landmarks Society, being a member of the Place Pontalba Commission for Gallier Hall, and vice chair of the Battle of New Orleans Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission. Her contributions were recognized and respected by others, as shown by the 18 certificates, the plaques, and the award pins collected here. An especially important recognition came in 1963, with the Crowninshield Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation; it was for superlative achievement in the preservation of sites important to American history and culture. The certificate, endorsements, congratulations, and trophy from this award are included here. Also, the collection’s assorted clippings, 24 photographs, and a sketch, round out the record of a great woman’s achievements.
Organization and Arrangement
The material is organized into seven series:
I. Certificates
II.Clippings
III. Miscellaneous
IV. National Historic Preservation trust material
V. Pins
VI. Photographs
VII. Placques
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Newcomb Archives
Newcomb Center for Research on WomenSeltzer-Gerard Reading Room
62 Newcomb Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118
504 865 5762
vorhoff@tulane.edu
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Newcomb College.
Occupation(s)
- Activists
- Politicians
Subject(s)
- League of Women Voters
- Politics
General note
Refoldered, metal removed
General note
Box list
In NAB-032:
I. Certificates (except for those in OV-1)
II. Clippings
III. Miscellaneous- brochure
IV. National Trust for Historic Preservation materials
In NAB-033:
V. Pins
VI. Plaques
In OV-1:
--Louisiana Certificate of Merit, 1977
--Member of Battle of New Orleans Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission, 1963
--Vieux Carré Commission, 1978
--Sketch
Collection Inventory
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Collection General noteN2: 1. One brown scrapbook: --a. Creator: Martha Gilmore Robinson --b. Dates: 1923-1979 --c. Subject: political activism, public participation for women in New Orleans --d. Other Names: League of Women Voters, City Council N3: 1. Large, black scrapbook --a. Creator: Martha Gilmore Robinson --b. Dates: 1943-1974 --c. Subject: Awards and Honors 2. Large, black scrapbook --a. Creator: Martha Gilmore Robinson --b. Dates: 1919-1968 --c. Subject: awards, photographs, correspondence --d. Other Names: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America |
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I CertificatesGeneral noteBeta Sigma Phi, 1945 Mayoral merit award, 1952 Sara Mayo Hospital, 1958 Times- Picayune Loving Cup award, 1961 Member of Battle of New Orleans Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission, 1963 Vieux Carré Commission, 1968 American Legion, 1968 Zonita, 1969 Louisiana House of Representatives recognition, 1977 Louisiana Certificate of Merit, 1977 Louisiana Landmarks Society Preservation Award, 1977 Vieux Carré property owners recognition, 1978 Foundation for Historic Louisiana, 1979 Louisiana Preservation Alliance, 1979 1909 Award, 1979 Live Oak Society award, unknown date Vieux Carré property owners recognition, 1978 Foundation for Historic Louisiana, 1979 Louisiana Preservation Alliance, 1979 1909 Award, 1979 Live Oak Society award, unknown date |
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II Clippings |
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III MiscellaneousGeneral noteBrochure on the Old Robinson House, with notes by Robinson, as the site of her wedding sketch |
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IV National Historic Preservation Trust materialGeneral noteRecommendations and endorsements Annual meeting of 1963 Congratulatory telegrams Trophy |
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V PinsGeneral noteThree Order of the British Empire pins Key to Houston, Texas |
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PhotographsGeneral note24, ranging in dates from approximately 1890-1980. Removed to photographic collection. |
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VI PlaquesGeneral noteAmericanism award from the Young Men’s Business Club of Greater New Orleans, 1966 Meritorious civic service as a member of the Charter Committee for the City of New Orleans, drafting a new city charter, 1952 Merit award from the Zonita society, 1969 Newcomb seal |
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