Robert Robson audio interview and transcript

LeMieux, Kyle

Hengesbac, Amanda

Yax, Tara

Robert Robson is a military veteran who was born and raised in Grand Rapids. He signed a contract with the navy in 1962 and spent 4 years in active duty and 2 years in the inactive reserves. He has a lot of memories from his time in the navy and talked about his views on the military and being a veteran in the United States. Growing up in Grand Rapids he had a lot of stories about some of the things that have been changing in the area including diversity.

2011-10-26

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral History Project