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Robinson, GeraldineEntry/Object ID
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Robinson, Geraldine. Death Notice: 11/28/2016
St. Joseph News-Press March 21, 2003 has a picture of Geraldine Robinson being inducted into the Black Archives of St. Joseph's Hall of fame. She was inducted for her efforts to help preserve the heritage and history of St. Joseph's black community. Alberto Meloni, executive director of the St. Joseph Museum, congratulates her. She accepted the honor as about 20 people watched at the archives new location at 509 S 10th Street. She is the second person to receive the honor. Her late husband Jewell Robinson was inducted last month. The couple initiated the concept of the Black Archives museum and oversaw its operation from 1991until the St. Joseph Museum took over last year.
Mr. Meloni said that a selection committee comprised of members of the black community will be developed. They will annually pick a man for the hall of fame in February and a woman in March.
St. Joseph News-Press April 20, 2003 has a picture of Mrs. Robinson as Alberto, executive director of the St. Joseph Museum Inc,. presents the Black Archives Hall of Fame trophy to her.
There is also a picture of Helen Washington at the Black Archives Hall of Fame reception, Jackie Lewin head of research for the Museum visits with her.
The museum placed her photograph and plaque next to that of her late husband, Jewell Robinson. Geraldine was selected for her spirit and determination in maintaining the Black Archives after her husband became ill.
The following information is about Mrs. Robinson. She was born in Oklahoma, she grew up in a small town named Henrietta, OK. She graduated from high school in 1940 and met Mr. Robinson in the eleventh grade. They were married 12/24/1940. Her date of birth is 01/13 1922. She has one son Richard Robinson of Kansas City, MO and has two granddaughter Knea and Sha Vonn, Mrs. Robinson has seven great grandchildren. Jackie Williams is the author of this information.
On the photocopy picture of United for Kwanzaa is a picture of Geraldine Robinson as she arranges displays at the Knea-Von Black Archives for the seven-day African-American Kwanzaa celebration that begins Dec. 26.Collection
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