Rockwell D. Hunt Papers

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History San Jose Research Library

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2018

Descriptive Summary

Title: Rockwell D. Hunt Papers

Dates: 1895-1911

Collection Number: 1967-1

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 3 folders (.25 linear feet)

Repository: History San Jose Research Library

San Jose, California 95112

Abstract: Papers of California educator Rockwell D. Hunt created during his tenure as principal of San Jose High School

Language of Material: English

Access

The papers are available to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Research Library & Archives

Publication Rights

Contact the Curator of Research Library & Archives for information about reproduction and publication

Preferred Citation

Rockwell D. Hunt Papers. History San Jose Research Library

Acquisition Information

Donated to the San Jose Historical Museum in 1967 by Paul A. Hunt

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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).