Dixon Gannett papers

Collection — Box: 2

Identifier: 4370

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Photographs of Gannett's relatives, including his parents, Frank and Caroline Werner Gannett; his wife, Jean, and their children; Gannett's aunts and uncles; his sister, Sally Gannett McAdam and her family; Gannett employees and friends, including pilot Russell Holderman; and photographs of Gannett airplanes, their yacht (the Widgeon), family gatherings, and public events. Also, several small photo albums of Dixon Gannett as a child; a scrapbook of letters, telegrams, programs, and newspaper clippings relating to him and other family members; and loose clippings concerning the marriage of Dixon and Jean, and Frank Gannett's death.

Dates

[ca. 1930-1987]

Creator

Gannett, Dixon, 1927- (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

1.4 cubic feet. (1.4 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Photographs of Gannett's relatives, and several small photo albums of Dixon Gannett as a child; a scrapbook relating to him and other family members; and loose clippings.

Physical Description

Photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, and news clippings.

Processing Information

Photo collection - has been coded. 1. "KEEP" - Cornell may keep as is or may return to Dixon Gannett. 2. "COPY and RETURN" - Cornell may copy before returning the original. In some cases, the original may be kept and the copy returned. 3. "EXCELLENT" - this photo is either in excellent condition or is of excellent value to Cornell archives. 4. "GOOD" - the photo is of good quality but not excellent. 5. "CRACKED" - the emulsion on this photo has been cracked but is other wise in good condition. 6. "LARGE" -these photos are larger than 8X10. 7. "BOOK" - mostly soft covered, any size. 8. "BOOKLET" - judged smaller than above book. 9. "PAMPHLET" and "FOLDER" are self explanatory.