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Robert W. Smith Martial Arts Collection
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Robert W. Smith Martial Arts Collection

  • TxAM-CRS C000026
  • Collection
  • 1930-2012

This collection includes the major focus of RWS's research in the 1950s and early 1960s, while Mr. Smith's publication projects span the early 1970s to 2000. His writings as John F. Gibley are thought to be a composite of his friends Jon Bluming and Donn F. Draeger. There are several boxes of papers, notes, manuscripts, books, photographs, historic 16 mm movie film, videotapes, and personal correspondence (covering six decades). Some of the prominent correspondence, writings, and photographs include noted science fiction author Ray Bradbury, martial artist Jon Bluming, Donn F. Draeger, writer Kay Boyle, British novelist and literary critic Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett (VS Pritchett), writer and critic John Sanford (aka Julian Shapiro) and many more. He also offered a critical eye on American culture that is reflected in his reviews, articles, and papers he wrote and collected. Researchers will find substantial scientific articles on how the brain, mind and body work.

Smith, Robert W., 1926-

Articles about RWS - 1964-1983

Some titles include numerous copies of the items below:
1) Washington Post, July 4, 1971 “Lifestyles Section” article entitled: “Meditation in Motion” (containing at least one photo of Mr. Smith leading the group.
2) Washington Post Magazine, December 25, 1983 article entitled: “The Kung Fooey of Self Defense”, by Robert Denny (including one photo of Mr. Smith)
3) Washington Star Sunday Magazine, October 11, 1964 article entitled: “Relaxed Discipline” (including four photos of Mr. Smith)
4) Y-Line (YMCA News Notes), January-February 1982, article entitled: “T’ai-Chi: The Gentle Exercise”, by Warren Conner

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