The Robert D. Campbell Papers date from 1909-1959, and consist primarily of correspondence. The business correspondence is arranged first, dates from 1909-1941, and consists mostly of letters from Campbell’s professional colleagues regarding patient referral and care. Correspondence from Campbell’s patients regarding both their symptoms and their bills is also included.

Personal correspondence is arranged next, and has been housed in three folders. These letters date from Campbell’s service in the Medical Corps in World War I, and were sent from him to his wife. The letters were written while Campbell was stationed in the United States, as well as from when he was in France. He commonly wrote about daily happenings around camp, what the weather was like, and what he was doing on his down time. Most of his time in France was spent away from the front lines at Evacuation Hospital Number 12. He did visit the front lines from time to time, however, including right before the armistice took effect. On the morning of November 11, 1918, he wrote that “The big guns were going all night. We wonder if it means that the Germans are going to refuse to surrender. Many happy returns of the date, it may be a great day in history.” Campbell sent letters until he returned to the United States in February 1919.

Also included are folders containing the text of Campbell’s speeches, newspaper clippings, and biographical information.  A miscellaneous folder contains opera programs, UND publications, professional citations, and material related to the Robert D. Campbell Foundation.