Kewen Dorsey Collection, 1735-1933 and undated, bulk 1879-1933 and undated
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Dorsey, Kewen
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the diaries of early California resident Kewen Hilliard Dorsey. Born in El Monte in 1857, Dorsey grew up in the town of Spadra with his grandfather, W.W. Rubottom, and later lived in Los Angeles and Fontana. Dorsey was active in his community, a member of a Masonic lodge and pioneer groups. The bulk of the materials in this collection consists of Dorsey's diaries, though it also contains account books, various writings, record books, and a day book belonging to Dorsey's mother Civility Rubottom.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet (3 document boxes)
- Language:
- Languages represented in the collection: English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Dorsey Collection of twenty-five hand-written diaries illuminates the years 1879-1933 in the life of Kewen H Dorsey, who was born in El Monte in 1857. The collection also contains various record books, account information, writings, and a day book belonging to Dorsey's mother, Civility Rubottom.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Kewen Dorsey, 1932.
- Arrangement:
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Materials are arranged by type, and chronologically within each type. The bulk of the collection is made up of Dorsey's diaries.
- Physical location:
- Please consult repository.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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800 N. Dartmouth Ave.Claremont, CA 91711, US
- Contact:
- (909) 607‑3977