Descriptive Summary
Administrative Information
Biography
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Rockwell Dennis Hunt Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1887-1966
Collection number: Mss11
Creator:
Rockwell Dennis Hunt
Extent: 39 linear ft.
Repository:
University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Department of
Special Collections
Shelf location: For current information on the location of
these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Language: English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Rockwell Dennis Hunt Papers, Mss11,
Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific
Library
Biography
Rockwell Dennis Hunt was born in Sacramento (1868)and attended Napa
College (B.A. 1890) and John Hopkins University, receiving a Ph.D. in Economic
History from the latter institution in 1895. He taught History and Economics at
the University of the Pacific for six years, leaving to become principal of San
Jose High School(1902-1907) and later a professor of economics at the
University of Southern California (1908-1920). In 1920 Hunt was named Dean of
the Graduate School at USC, remaining in that position until his retirement
(1945). In the following year he became Director of the California History
Foundation at the University of the Pacific. California Governor Goodwin Knight
subsequently named Dr. Hunt "Mr. California" in recognition of his many
contributions to the study of California history. Hunt continued active in
local historical society endeavors until his death (1966).
During his long career Hunt wrote numerous books and articles, many
dealing with California history. His works include: California &
Californians (1932), a 5 volume history; John Bidwell,Prince of California
Pioneers (1942); California's Stately Hall of Fame (1950); History of the
College of the Pacific (1951); and, Mr. California (1956), an
autobiography.
Scope and Content
The Hunt papers consist principally of Rockwell Hunt's notes, drafts and
clippings files pertaining to California history. They are arranged in four
series as follows:
I. Personal and Family History [including diaries of Hunt's world trips,
school papers and notes,memorabilia, and family photographs]
II. Personal & Business Correspondence (1890-1968)
III. Writings [including manuscripts, notes and published articles]
IV. Clippings [collected by Hunt & of autobiographical or historical
interest]
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Hunt Family
College of the Pacific
University of Southern California
Napa College
Historians - Study and teaching
Historians -
Correspondence
California - History -
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