Roger Robinson Collection

From the personal library of Professor Roger Robinson (1932-2003). An Oxford graduate, Robinson became the first professor of paediatrics at Guy's Hospital, London (1975-1990). After his retirement, Robinson embarked on a second, entirely divergent career. Graduating with a PhD from Aberdeen in 1997, he became an expert on the Scottish philosopher and poet, James Beattie.

Keywords

Scottish philosophy; Scottish and English literature; James Beattie

Strengths

Scottish enlightenment philosophy, esp. James Beattie; Scottish poetry

Languages

English

Identifier

R

Physical Characteristics

128

Accumulation Date Range

c. 1970s-2003

Contents Cate Range

1756-1997

Associated Publications

Accrual Status

Closed.

Custodial History / Provenance

Formerly in private collection of Professor Roger Robinson and gifted to the University Library by him.

Access Control

Closed access - please request. Non-borrowable.