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Title: Rockwell Dennis Hunt Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1887-1966
Collection number: Mss11
Creator:
Rockwell Dennis Hunt
Extent: 39 linear ft.
Repository:
University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
Stockton, CA 95211
Shelf location: For current information on the location of these
materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Language:
English.
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item], Rockwell Dennis Hunt Papers, Mss11, Holt-Atherton Department of
Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library
Rockwell Dennis Hunt was born in Sacramento (1868)and attended Napa College (B.A. 1890)
and John Hopkins University, receiving a Ph.D. in Economic History from the latter
institution in 1895. He taught History and Economics at the University of the Pacific for
six years, leaving to become principal of San Jose High School(1902-1907) and later a
professor of economics at the University of Southern California (1908-1920). In 1920 Hunt
was named Dean of the Graduate School at USC, remaining in that position until his
retirement (1945). In the following year he became Director of the California History
Foundation at the University of the Pacific. California Governor Goodwin Knight
subsequently named Dr. Hunt "Mr. California" in recognition of his many contributions to
the study of California history. Hunt continued active in local historical society
endeavors until his death (1966).
During his long career Hunt wrote numerous books and articles, many dealing with
California history. His works include: California & Californians (1932), a 5 volume
history; John Bidwell,Prince of California Pioneers (1942); California's Stately Hall of
Fame (1950); History of the College of the Pacific (1951); and, Mr. California (1956), an
autobiography.
The Hunt papers consist principally of Rockwell Hunt's notes, drafts and clippings files
pertaining to California history. They are arranged in four series as follows:
I. Personal and Family History [including diaries of Hunt's world trips, school papers
and notes,memorabilia, and family photographs]
II. Personal & Business Correspondence (1890-1966)
III. Writings [including manuscripts, notes and published articles]
IV. Clippings [collected by Hunt & of autobiographical or historical interest]