Little, Robert W. Graduate Fellowship in History
The Robert W. Little Graduate Fellowship in History was created through the generosity of Robert W. Little and the Robert W. Little Foundation. Robert W. Little studied history and classics at The University of Akron, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1952 and his master’s degree in 1954. Mr. Little was able to pursue his college degree through the GI Bill following honorable service to his country. After college, he worked for both the BFGoodrich Company as a tire maker and the Akron Public Library as a researcher. He passed away May 26, 2000. The Robert W. Little Foundation was established through the estate of Robert W. Little.
Dr. Summerfield Baldwin III was both a professor and mentor to Robert W. Little. The Robert W. Little Graduate Fellowship in History honors the lives of Robert W. Little and Dr. Summerfield Baldwin III. It was through Dr. Baldwin’s extraordinary teaching talents that Robert Little developed research skills, a love of history, and the ability to seek and analyze knowledge. Dr. Baldwin served as an inspiration to Robert W. Little and countless other students who were fortunate to be in his classroom.
The Robert W. Little Graduate Fellowship in History was created through a gift from the Robert W. Little Foundation. The fellowship offers talented students the resources needed to complete their graduate studies in history. The University of Akron is grateful to Robert W. Little and the Robert W. Little Foundation trustees for the many lives they touched through the creation of The Robert W. Little Graduate Fellowship in History.