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Robert S. Frost family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-010

The Robert S. Frost family papers contain printed and photographic materials about various members of the the Sherar and Frost families, compiled by Robert Sherar Frost.

Included are a printed family tree of the Frost and Miles families; a memoir titled "Episodes," written by Robert S. Frost and edited by his daughter Claire Frost; a photo album primarily showing John Miles Frost, Sr., Rosa Lula Bering Frost, and their children; and a scrapbook of photographs, news clippings, and other printed biographical and genealogical data concerning the Sherar and Frost families, compiled by Robert S. Frost.

Dates

  • 1877-2012

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Special Collections owns the physical items in our collections, but copyright normally belongs to the creator of the materials or their heirs. The researcher has full responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish from copyright holders, and abiding by current copyright laws when publishing or displaying copies of Special Collections material in print or electronic form. For more information, consult the appropriate librarian. Reproduction decisions will be made by Special Collections staff on a case-by-case basis.

Extent

0.5 linear feet

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were donated to Special Collections by Robert S. Frost in 2012-2013.

Related Materials

The J. M. Frost Family Papers (2011-013) contain additional biographical and genealogical materials about the Frost family, including Robert Frost's father, Vernon Frost, Sr., and his brother, Vernon Frost, Jr., who compiled and donated the papers. (https://findingaids.lib.uh.edu/repositories/2/resources/428)

The Pecan Acres Ranch Advertising Scrapbook (2012-011) contains more materials on Pecan Acres, a ranch owned and operated by Vernon Frost, Sr. (https://findingaids.lib.uh.edu/repositories/2/resources/426)

The Detering Family & Business Papers (2014-009) contain additional materials concerning the Detering family. (https://findingaids.lib.uh.edu/repositories/2/resources/263)

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Robert S. Frost family papers
Status
Completed
Author
Kevin Kinney
Date
2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository

https://libraries.uh.edu/locations/special-collections/
Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750