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Robert Bragg Manley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A3301

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence and other papers mostly regarding Robert B. Manley’s service in the US Navy on the destroyer USS Hawkins during World War II.

Dates

  • 1945-1989

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions for Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

Robert Bragg Manley was born June 30, 1916, in Farmington, Missouri, to Henry W. Manley and Madia (McKamey) Manley. He attended Southeast Missouri State University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Michigan Law School. He served in the US Navy in World War II on board the destroyers USS McDougal and USS Hawkins. After the war he practiced law with J.P. Cayce. He married Reba Rickus, who died April 17, 2005. Robert Bragg Manley died September 14, 2009, in Farmington.

Extent

0.04 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Chronological.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

The collection was donated by Thomas J. Crouch in 2023.

Processing Information

Processed with funds from the Newman Family by Sara Law, 2023.

Creator

Title
Robert Bragg Manley Papers
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Sara Law using ArchivesSpace
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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