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Items relating to Robert Taylor’s life.

Robert Taylor’s Family

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Robert Taylor was born in Filley, Nebraska on August 5, 1911.  The photo above is the main street of Filley in 1936. Mr. Taylor’s original name was Spangler Arlington Brugh.  At some point the Spangler and Brugh families intermarried, causing … Continue reading

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The Winchester Rifle Tour 1967-68

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Robert Taylor lived life to the fullest. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed camping, hiking, shooting, fishing, hunting, tennis and flying. His marriage to Ursula Thiess and his family brought him a joy that had eluded him earlier. Although … Continue reading

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Taylor and Stanwyck’s “Honeymoon” in 1947

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The always fragile Taylor-Stanwyck marriage began to crumble after Taylor returned from World War II.  Robert Taylor had matured and become a much stronger man with a new sense of self.  Stanwyck no longer attracted him sexually as she reminded … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Robert Taylor

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Robert Taylor would have been 102 years old on August 5, 2013.  Unfortunately, his inability to stop smoking cost him his life at the young age of 57.  He left behind a widow, two young children and a stepdaughter.  All … Continue reading

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Stanwyck and Taylor: the Beautiful People in White–Updated

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The following photos are scenes from the 1936 Taylor-Stanwyck film His Brother’s Wife, or promotional pictures from the same film.  The film co-starred Jean Hersholt.  It was a financial success although critical reviews were not kind.  It’s one of those … Continue reading

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