Collection 441 Oral History Interviews with Paul F. Robinson

Collection

Identifier: CN 441

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Oral history interviews with Paul Frederick Robinson (1910-1993) in which he describes his family background; spiritual development; education at Moody Bible Institute; his evangelist father, Frederick Robinson; and his own founding of Moody Bible Institute's mission aviation training program. Other topics discussed include: Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and Jungle Aviation and Radio Service (JAARS); Robinson's flying experiences in New Guinea, Indonesia, long cross-country flights, Central and South America; and the support of the Evangelical community. The time period covered by the interviews is 1910-1991.

Paul F. Robinson was interviewed by Paul A. Ericksen on March 27 and April 3, 1991 at the Billy Graham Center Archives at Wheaton College.

Dates

Created: 1991

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Biographical Information

Full Name: Paul Frederick Robinson

Birth Date: July 5, 1910

Birth Place: Western New York State, near Buffalo

Death Date: December 31, 1993

Family: Parents: Frederick and ? Robinson Rimanoczy; officially changed name to Robinson when Paul was nine years old

Siblings: Richard (seven years younger than Paul)

Marital Status: Married to Lillian Horton, 1935

Children: Jack, Annette, Ed, Bill

Conversion: Accepted Christ at ten years of age, but became more spiritually earnest in college

Denominational Affiliation: Baptist

Education:

Louisiana State University on a football scholarship, c. 1931

Wheaton College, 1935 (one semester)

Moody Bible Institute (majored in pastoral studies)

Career:

Pastored in New York State

Became a commercial pilot during World War II

Started Moody Aviation program

Publication:

A Vision with Wings, with James Vincent

Extent

4.00 Audio Tapes

180 Minutes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Accruals and Additions

The materials in this collection were given to the Billy Graham Center Archives by Paul Robinson in March and April 1991.

Accession 91-28, 91-29

July 22, 1997

Janyce H. Nasgowitz

P. Ericksen