Robert G. Mondavi Papers Open for Research

Special Collections is pleased to announce the opening of the Robert G. Mondavi Papers in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Anyone familiar with California wines has heard the name Robert Mondavi. But do you know how he became one of the most influential figures in the American wine world of the late twentieth century? Special Collections doesn’t have any secret hints for making wine (those remain with the winery), but we can tell you how Mr. Mondavi rose to prominence and how he saw his role in promoting wine, fine food, and the arts.

Robert Mondavi (1913-2008) and his wife Margrit Biever Mondavi have a long-standing relationship with UC Davis. Thanks to their interest in our educational mission, The Robert G. Mondavi Trust donated the Robert G. Mondavi Papers to Special Collections in 2011. Since that time, Manuscript Archivist Liz Phillips has been hard at work cataloging and preserving Robert Mondavi’s papers. This work has been funded by generous donations from the Robert Mondavi Trust, Margrit Mondavi, and supporting friends.

For more information, have a look at the companion website or if you’re in the area, come see our exhibit at Shields Library. The exhibit will be in place through mid-December 2013.