Dunn Family Collection, 1879-1965
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains items related to John Dunn's service in World War I as well as Dunn family financial records and personal papers.
- Extent:
- .25 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Dunn Family Collection includes John Dunn's World War I and veteran's documents, 1917-1933; receipts from area businesses, 1915-1940; Dunn family banking records, 1927-1958; local tax receipts, 1919-1959; miscellaneous personal papers.
- Biographical / historical:
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John H. “Harry” Dunn (June 21, 1891-February 26, 1958) was the son of Bertha and Daniel Dunn of Elmira, New York. He served in the New York State National Guard and United States Army during World War I from April 1917 until March 1919. On April 2, 1918, he married Mary Brown of Elmira. The two lived at 514 Herrick Street on Elmira's Southside. John held a number of jobs including farmer, laborer, factory worker, and chauffeur. The couple had a daughter, Elizabeth.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Douglas Gross and the Estate of Elizabeth Dunn in 2009 and 2010.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org