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Kuhlman Family Papers
MSS-2017-04-25  
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Description
The Kuhlman Family Papers (1888-1972) includes the personal papers of Harry Kuhlman, a materials engineer in the California State Department of Highways and his wife, Hazel McIntosh, a graduate of the California State Normal School in 1914 and teacher in Sacramento County. The collection includes personal items and papers related to Mrs. Kuhlman's education in Roseville, Sacramento, and the California State Normal School, their marriage, their occupations (especially Mrs. Kuhlman's teaching career and Mr. Kuhlman's retirement), and some papers of Hazel's mother, Alice McIntosh. Also included are photographs, photographic negatives, a photo album, and a paper doll.
Background
Harry Kuhlman (December 10, 1893 – March 6, 1972), born in Chicago, was a resident of San Jose as well as a World War I veteran who was recruited into the Aviation Corps. He then worked as a materials engineer in the California State Department of Highways. Hazel McIntosh (March 14, 1892 – March 29, 1974), born in Roseville, was a graduate of the California State Normal School (class of 1914). With her teaching degree, she moved on to teach in primary and grammar schools in various cities and counties. Her mother, Alice W. McIntosh, was also a teacher in Roseville schools until her death in 1931. Harry and Hazel met at the San Jose State Normal School and were married in 1931, settling in Roseville afterwards. Mrs. Kuhlman stated in her will that the Kuhlmans' estate (valued at $482,753.95) would be left to California State University, San Jose. The donation was named "The Hazel and Harry Kuhlman Scholarship Trust" and went into effect in 1977. The scholarship was intended to help students in good academic standing based on their financial need, and was actually an agreement for loan, since students receiving the money would need to pay the money back to the university later. Mrs. Kuhlman was passionate about education in her own career as a teacher as well as supporting higher education through the scholarship trust. The Kuhlmans' generosity helped many students continue their education at the university.
Extent
4 boxes (1.88 linear feet)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Availability
The collection is open for research.