Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Rockwell D. Hunt Papers
- Dates:
- 1895-1911
- Creators:
- Hunt, Rockwell Dennis, 1868-
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 3 folders (.25 linear feet)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Rockwell D. Hunt Papers. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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Letters, clippings, and reports created and collected by Rockwell D. Hunt during his tenure as principal of San Jose High School (1902-1908). The primary focus of the materials are the events surrounding Hunt's disciplinary actions against student athletes Cyril McGraw and Ed McCarthy, and the subsequent charges of misconduct against him by Dr. D. F. McGraw (1907-1908). Hunt resigned as principal shortly thereafter. The remainder of the material comprises letters of recommendation (1895-1902), a small number of personal letters (1902-1911), Reports of the Principal of the San Jose High School (1903-1908).
- Biographical / historical:
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Rockwell Dennis Hunt (1868–1966) was a California educator and historian. Biographical information can be found in multiple sources. He served as principal of San Jose High School from 1902-1908.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated to the San Jose Historical Museum in 1967 by Paul A. Hunt
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1895-1911
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The papers are available to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Research Library & Archives
- Terms of access:
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Contact the Curator of Research Library & Archives for information about reproduction and publication
- Preferred citation:
-
Rockwell D. Hunt Papers. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290