Robinson, Jewell File

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St. Joseph Museums

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Robinson, Jewell File

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9999.BHF.128

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Robinson, Jewell File Biography, Short, "G. Jewel Robinson, (Founder of Knea-Von Black Archives) Robinson, Jewell Letter From Mary Ann Malone, 1995. The letter from Mary Ann Malone was to thank Jewell Robinson who was at the Knea-Von Archives The letter was about the everlasting impression that Mr. Robinson had made. Robinson, Jewell Funeral Program, 2003. Mr. Robinson was born July 10, 1922 in Sapulpa, OK. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1940. From 1941 to 1946 he went to the University of Langston in Langston, OK and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Arts in 1950. He earned a Master Degree at Pittsburgh State University. He moved to St. Joseph, in 1953 and taught at Barlett and Central High School. He retired from Horace Mann Middle School. In 1991 he founded the Black Archives of St. Joseph. St. Joseph Loses Founder of Black Archives, 2000. The news clipping is about the death of Jewel Robinson. I tells of his background in education teaching at Bartlett High, Central High School and Horace Mann. He wanted people of color to go beyond their potential. He worked to get things done the way they needed to be done. He stuck to his guns. Proverbs were all over the walls of Mr. Robinson's classroom. St. Joseph Loses Founder of Black Archives, 2000. The news clipping is about the death of Jewel Robinson. I tells of his background in education teaching at Bartlett High, Central High School and Horace Mann. He wanted people of color to go beyond their potential. He worked to get things done the way they needed to be done. He stuck to his guns. Proverbs were all over the walls of Mr. Robinson's classroom. Robinson, Jewell and Richard Robinson Photocopies of Their Photographs. Robinson, Jewell, St. Joseph Man Brings Dream Alive By Opening Museum, 1991. The Knea-Von Black archives opened its doors in late April. It is on the northeast corner of 19th and Messanie street in a two-story building which formerly housed, at different times, a barbershop and a shoe-repair station. He patterned it after the DuSable Black History in Chicago. There is a picture of Jewell Robinson holding a uniform of the old Barlett High School basketball team. Robinson, Jewell, St. Joseph Man Brings Dream Alive By Opening Museum, 1991. The Knea-Von Black archives opened its doors in late April. It is on the northeast corner of 19th and Messanie street in a two-story building which formerly housed, at different times, a barbershop and a shoe-repair station. He patterned it after the DuSable Black History in Chicago. There is a picture of Jewell Robinson holding a uniform of the old Barlett High School basketball team. Robinson's Jewel Voice Still Rings in the Ears of Many Students. The article is about the skills that Jewels Robinson gave to students he taught. Alonzo Weston writes about how you learned and were disciplined by him and how the skills he taught stayed with you many years later. Robinson, Jewell's Work on Black Archives Echoes Sense of Pride. Alonzo earliest memories of Mr. Robinson was that he carried the board of education. It was a board of smooth, varnished oak with holes drilled in it. Mr. Robinson used it when the book learning didn't sink in deep enough. Mr. Robinson taught shop, health, gym and life. Mr. Robinson died before he got to finish his dream. Alberto Meloni saw the importance of preserving local black history. He worked on a deal with Mrs. Robinson to move the archives beneath the wing of the St. Joseph Museum in 2001. Dislike for Coach Turned to Respect and Friendship in Later Years. Alonzo writes about Coach Robinson when he played basketball in the fifth grade. He said they all talked about how much they hated him--under their breath. They knew it didn't matter to him. He knew they would thank him someday. Alonzo said today you could not find any of them who would say anything bad about Mr. Robinson. Robinson, Jewel G. 1922-2000. This is the obituary of Mr. Robinson from the St. Joseph Newspaper. It lists his education assignments and that he was the founder and owner of the Black archives Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was buried at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas National Cemetery. Black History Important, 1989. This article is written by Jewel Robinson to the News-Press/Gazette March 6, 1989. Due to the failure of American History to include Black Americans, the month of February was recognized as Black History Month with special attention being given to Great Blacks of the past and present along with their African and American culture. In his last paragraph he praises St. Joseph. Because of the way the citizens worked to make sure that integration was successful and without one major incident. The harmony and success of the St. Joseph integration record are an important part of Black History. Black History Important, 1989. This article is written by Jewel Robinson to the News-Press/Gazette March 6, 1989. Due to the failure of American History to include Black Americans, the month of February was recognized as Black History Month with special attention being given to Great Blacks of the past and present along with their African and American culture. In his last paragraph he praises St. Joseph. Because of the way the citizens worked to make sure that integration was successful and without one major incident. The harmony and success of the St. Joseph integration record are an important part of Black History. Robinson, Jewel Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club Certificate, 2001. This certificate is in grateful appreciation to Jewel G. Robinson, Bronze Leader. The certificate is presented in recognition of outstanding devotion and generosity toward America's disabled veterans. The certificate is a photocopy. St. Joseph, Missouri Bowling Assn. Men and Women Hall of Fame and Tournament Awards Banquet, 1991. The program lists the award winners. The active life members are: Eddie Cazen Ray Kerns, Phil Lipira, Henry Kamler, Joe Lipira and Helen Hanson. Jewel Robinson is a Hall of Fame Member. Robinson, Jewel G. Among the 20 Who count, 1993. The editors and reporters at the News-Press took a look and found 20 people whose spirits were woven into the rich fabric that is St. Joseph. They were selected by a committee of the editorial department of the newspaper after a vigorous discussion and a vote. Jewell Robinson was one of the 20 chosen. He wants to replace the drug dealers and hustlers as role models in African-American community with articles and films on the works of national African-American icons such as George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King and local heroes like actor/singer Etta Green and Olympian Wes Barnett. Drake Estates located at 19 and Messanie Streets will be the Black Archives Museum.

Collection

Black Archives

Lexicon

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Museums, Basketball, Integration

Search Terms

Underground Railroad, Black History, Knea-Von Black Archives Museum, Horace Mann School, St. Joseph Museum, Leavenworth Kansas National Cemetery, Central High school, Disabled American Veterans, Bullock Family Funeral Chapel

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File, Folder

Condition

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Good

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Date

May 14, 2013

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Donald Burns

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Johnny Burns

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Dwight Butler

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George Washington Carver

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Eddie Cazel

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Boob Day

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Harold Glass

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Helen Hanson

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Hawkins, Coleman

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Hawkins, Coleman

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Henry Kamler

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L. C. Kelley

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Ray Kerns

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Martin Luther King

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Garth Landis

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Jim Lehr

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Joe Lipira

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Phil Lipira

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Mary Ann Malone

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Richard Martin

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Joe Mays, Jr.

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Alberto Meloni

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Tommy Mozee

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Robiddoux Phelps

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Dave Polsky

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Geraldine Robinson

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Jewell Robinson

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Kneayisha Robinson

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Richard Robinson

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Richard Robinson

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Shavon Robinson

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Gus Sarris

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Allen Seifert

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James Sollars

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Ronald Tillman, Jr.

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Harriet Truman

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Washington, Jackie

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Roy Wedlow

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Thomas Welsh

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Weston, Alonzo

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Wilkinson, Sherman St.

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