Dunn: Bob Dunn with his Book, I’m Gonna Be a Father, 1941

Name/Title

Dunn: Bob Dunn with his Book, "I’m Gonna Be a Father, "1941

Entry/Object ID

2023.135.013

Description

Photograph of Bob Dunn with his book, I’m Gonna Be a Father, 1941. Bob Dunn wrote and/or illustrated a dozen books, here seen with his "I'm Gonna Be a Father," published in 1941 and inspired by the expected birth of his son, Bob Jr. The book became a best-seller, prompting Robert Ripley to report in his widely syndicated illustrated feature "Ripley's Believe It or Not," that Dunn Jr. was the first baby who paid for his college education before he was born.

Collection

Bob Dunn

Acquisition

Accession

2023.135

Source or Donor

William Dunn

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

8 in