Dunn Family Photographs, 1875-1968 (bulk 1880-1945)
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Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Dunn Family Photographs
- Dates:
- 1875-1968 (bulk 1880-1945)
- Creators:
- Dunn, James T. Dunn, Kathryn Hibbert Dunn, Harvey G. Dunn, Duane H.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .75 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Dunn Family Photographs. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection comprises three family photo albums, one of which appears to have been created by James T. Dunn, documenting his experiences on board ships, and his apiary business. Two other albums feature Kathryn and Harvey Dunn and extended family, many taken at Congress Springs near Saratoga. Loose prints include a tintype and cabinet photographs and feature Kathryn Hibbert Dunn and her family -- the Hibberts and Dorseys (or Dorcys).
- Biographical / historical:
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The donor, Duane Hibbert Dunn (1924-2005), was the son of Kathryn Dorsey Hibbert (1901-1949) and Harvey Godfrey Dunn (1898-1971). Harvey was the son of James T. Dunn, whose biography is featured in "History of Santa Clara County" (Sawyer, 1922) and was well-known for his apiary business. Sons Harvey and Robert also worked in the bee business for Western Honey Corporation. Kathryn Hibbert was the daughter of Mary and George Hibbert of San Jose, and worked in the Mercury Herald business office before her marriage.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated to the San Jose Historical Museum in 1993 by Duane H. Dunn, son of Harvey G. Dunn
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Families--California
Bee culture
Deer hunting
Outdoor recreation
Ranch life--California
photograph albums
photographic prints
tintypes
cabinet photographs - Names:
- Dunn
Hibbert
Dorsey
Dorcy
Hibbert, Mary L.
Hibbert, George L.
Dorcy, Mary A.
Dunn, Ethel
Dunn, Robert O.
Dunn, Arthur
Nydegger, Madelyn - Places:
- San Jose (Calif.)
Santa Clara County (Calif.)
Monterey County (Calif.)
Saratoga (Calif.)
Felton (Calif.)
South Pacific Ocean
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1875-1968 (bulk 1880-1945)
- 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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Collection is open to researchers by appointment. Individual records can also be viewed in History San Jose's online catalog.
- Terms of access:
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Contact the Research Library & Archives for publication and reproduction information.
- Preferred citation:
-
Dunn Family Photographs. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290