Register of the Rockwell Dennis Hunt Papers, 1887-1966

Processed by staff; finding aid by Don Walker; machine-readable finding aid created by Don Walker
Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
University Library, University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA 95211
Phone: (209) 946-2404
Fax: (209) 946-2810
URL: http://www.pacific.edu/Library/Find/Holt-Atherton-Special-Collections.html
© 1998
University of the Pacific. All rights reserved.



Register of the Rockwell Dennis Hunt Papers, 1887-1966

Collection number: Mss11

Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections

University Library

University of the Pacific

Contact Information

  • Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
  • University Library, University of the Pacific
  • Stockton, CA 95211
  • Phone: (209) 946-2404
  • Fax: (209) 946-2810
  • URL: http://www.pacific.edu/Library/Find/Holt-Atherton-Special-Collections.html
Processed by:
staff; finding aid by Don Walker
Date Completed:
c1969
Encoded by:
Don Walker
© 1998 University of the Pacific. All rights reserved.

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
Stockton, CA 95211
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 - Sources

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