William D. Dobson Residence, 315 East Jefferson.

Item — Photo: 1:14

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

An album of 35 photos of Kirksville, Missouri, buildings, businesses and people created by "Drake, Fotografer" and originally owned by Clifford Elmore Henry. Using Kirksville city directories, local histories and articles in Kirksville newspapers of the day, we have been able to determine that most of the photos in this album were taken 1893 January-April, the only period when all the pictured businesses were in operation simultaneously.

Dates

Creation: early 1893

Creator

From the Collection: Henry, Clifford Elmore, 1873-1959 (Person)

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Historical Note

William Davis and Mantie (Britton) Dobson and their children Pauline, Walter and Britton, (pictured on the porch and front walk) arrived in town August 1891 and moved into this home at the corner of Jefferson and High Streets. Dobson had been named President of the First District Normal School in June 1891, a position he held until June 1899. After stepping down, he remained on the faculty for a year then moved over to the American School of Osteopathy where he earned a D.O. degree before joining their faculty.