Maxwell (Dewey L.) Papers and Photographs, 1895-1955
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Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Dewey L. Maxwell Papers and Photographs
- Dates:
- 1895-1955
- Creators:
- Maxwell, Dewey L.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 5 boxes (approx. 3 linear feet)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Dewey L. Maxwell Papers and Photographs . History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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Planning documents and business records (1935-1941) of the Garden City Velodrome (aka Burbank Velodrome), operated by Dewey L. Maxwell. Includes assorted programs for 1936-1939, as well as several programs from the Six-Day Bicycle Race (Los Angeles and San Francisco - Dewey Maxwell provided bicycle repair). The papers also contain material from the Maxwell Cyclery, operated by the Maxwell family, including bicycle parts catalogs and service manuals, business ledgers, and a folder of civil defense material from the 1950s. Approximately 146 photographs document cycling in San Jose, especially at its velodromes, as well as the Maxwell family and its cycling shop.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated to History San Jose in 2013 by Thomas Flood, a member of the Maxwell family.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Bicycle racing
Velodromes - Places:
- San Jose (Calif.)
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1895-1955
- 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 collection is available to the public for research by appointment.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights reside with History San Jose. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact History San Jose Research Library.
- Preferred citation:
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Dewey L. Maxwell Papers and 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