Description
George W. Robbins was a UCLA alumnus. He returned to teach Economics as an assistant professor (1931), was the head of the
University Extension program, chairman of the Department of Business Administration, and Dean of the Graduate School of Management.
He was a frequent spokesman on business practices and ethics during the 1950s and 60s. The collection consists of personal
papers, bio-bibliographies, speeches, publications, clippings, and files related to Robbins' life and career.
Background
Robbins, a graduate of UCLA, returned to teach Economics as an assistant professor in 1931; during his years at UCLA, he was
head of the University Extension program, chairman of the Department of Business Administration, and Dean of the Graduate
School of Management; chairman, National Committee on Emeriti, 1965-80; Robbins was a frequent spokesman on business practices
and ethics during the 1950s and 60s; retired in 1970; died in Westwood, California, on October 9, 1994.
Extent
2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. Literary rights, including
copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds
the copyright and pursue the
copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.