Dixon (Robert E.) Papers, 1887-1932

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Summary

Title:
Robert Edmond Dixon Papers,
Dates:
1887-1932
Creators:
Dixon, Robert Edmond, 1861-1932
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Dixon, Robert Edmond Papers, MSS 84-5, Archives & Special Collections, UCSF Library & CKM

Background

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Dixon was born near Emporia, Virginia in 1861, subsequently being raised in Bristol, Virginia. He received his B.A. from King College in the same town, and his M.D. from the University of Virginia, July 1, 1891. At the University he became a demonstrator in anatomy following graduation.

He came to Lemoore, CA in 1893, and was licensed to practice June 13, 1894. He remained there for several years before moving to Hanford, where he remained until he retired from practice shortly before his death. He early invested in land in Kettleman Hills, near Hanford, and was rewarded for his foresight when oil was discovered there in the 30s.

Dixon was a member of the Masons, and of the Board of the First Presbyterian Church of Hanford. He also held the position of County Physician for Kings County Hospital shortly after its establishment, and for some years later. He also served as secretary of Hanford Sanitarium.

Dr. Dixon died August 7, 1932, and was survived by his wife Victorine, and two daughters (Mrs. J.V. Wood and Mrs. C.A. Renouf).

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Physical description:
Number of containers: 2 boxes

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Xiuzhi Zhou
Date Prepared:
© 1997
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from WordPerfect. Date of source: 1992.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Dixon, Robert Edmond Papers, MSS 84-5, Archives & Special Collections, UCSF Library & CKM

Location of this collection:
UCSF Library & CKM Archives and Special Collections, 530 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143-0840, US