William Kent Sr.

William Kent Sr.: Copyright: SBHS; Origsize: 8x10; Origformat: Other
William Kent Sr.

Copyright: SBHS; Origsize: 8x10; Origformat: Other

Name/Title

William Kent Sr.

Entry/Object ID

2018-109-01

Description

This is a black and white (now more in sepia tone) portrait photograph of William Kent Sr perhaps taken in 1914. He is seated with his right arm resting on the arm of chair. His right hand with half closed fist rests on his crossed right knee. He is wearing a three-piece-suit with white shirt and tie. His left hand rests on the arm of the chair. His dark hair is parted in the middle and he looks straight into the camera. He purchased the sandspit in 1902 with the intention of developing railroad access from Muir Woods to Bolinas and north through Steep Ravine and Stinson Beach Sandspit. See Seadrift History. Transcribed history of the Kent family is Accession #2018-109-18, available for viewing.

Collection

SBHS Photo Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2018-109

Source or Donor

Moushardt, Lucinda Kent

Acquisition Method

Gift