Robert Farr, class of 1929, education assignment

Collection — Box: Multi 05

Identifier: MS-0113

Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains Robert Farr’s coursework, “Program of Studies for Four Year Rural High School” for his education class, most likely High School Organization and Class Management, with Dr. Livingood.

Dates

Creation: 1929 April 19

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to Washington College. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Washington College as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical Information

Robert Wilbur Farr (1908-2000) was born in Parsons, West Virginia on July 29, 1908, to George W. Farr and Grace B. Young Farr. The family later moved to Millington, Maryland. He graduated Washington College in 1929. He was a member of the Adelphi Literary Society and the Y.M.C.A. His nickname was “Radio,” he brought a radio to campus and tried to get broadcast from all over the world. He also ran a small business from his Middle Hall dorm room pressing clothes. After Washington College he attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and became a physician, setting up his practice in Chestertown. He married Elsie Ebswoth, and they had a daughter, Joyce. His sister Mary Farr Heeg also graduated from Washington College, class of 1933. Robert passed away July 29, 2000, at Heron Point in Chestertown.