Robert Ray Martin Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Terms of access:

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-31, Robert Ray Martin Collection, Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 1 legal size archival box.
Creator:
Martin, Robert Ray, 1918-2013
Abstract:
This collection contains an array of items from Robert Ray Martin's time as student and from alumni reunion events at the University of Richmond.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-31, Robert Ray Martin Collection, Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is organized into one series and contains yearbooks, varsity letters, pins, reunion memorabilia and his Spirit Award.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Ray "Bob" Martin, a native Richmonder, graduated from John Marshall High School in 1934. He was a member of the Cadet Corps, Company D. He graduated in 1939 from the University of Richmond where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Omicron Delta Kappa fraternities. He began working for W. Fred Richardson Security Storage Company before joining the Navy in World War II. He served on minesweepers in both the Atlantic and Pacific. The majority of his working career was spent in purchasing and traffic management for a chemical company (known as V-C Chemical before becoming Mobil Chemical Company, part of Exxon-Mobil). He was active with UR alumni's Boatwright Society (2008 Spirit Award recipient), the Friendship Force, the Richmond Jaycees, and was a dedicated volunteer at the Science Museum of Virginia for more than 25 years. He was also a lifelong member of Grace Baptist Church, serving in many leadership roles. He passed away 11 July 2013.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the University's Development office as part of the larger estate gift, then transferred to the library's collections in 2014.
Processing information:

Processed by Matthew Hamilton.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in one series, with 12 folders housed in 1 legal sized archival box.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard