Mabel B. Dunn
Laura Mabel Blackstock Dunn (August 7, 1880 - April 9, 1968) was an American clubwoman.
Early life[edit]
Laura Mabel Blackstock was born in Ventura, California, on August 7, 1880, the daughter of Judge Nehemiah Blackstock (1846-1928) and Abigail "Abbie" Smith (1848-1930).[1] Nehemiah practiced law there for about 30 years and in 1897 was appointed to the State Railroad Commission; in 1905 he was appointed State Banking Commissioner.[2]
The family moved to Los Angeles in 1905.[1]
Career[edit]
Mabel B. Dunn was active in club affairs.[1] She was the curator of the Shakespeare section of the Highland Park Ebell Club in Los Angeles.[1] She was also a member of the Friday Morning Club and Kate Tupper Galpin Club.[1]
Personal life[edit]
In 1906, Mabel Blackstock married Oliver Dunn, an early resident of the Oxnard area, and had two children: Oliver Charles Dunn (1909–1998) and Gerald/Gerold Camarillo Dunn (1911–1980). They first lived at Camarillo, California, and later moved to 5409 Pasadena Ave., Los Angeles, California[1]
With the help of his father-in-law, Oliver Dunn became vice-president and trust officer of the Merchant Bank & Trust Co. of Los Angeles. In 1911 he opened his own company, the International Indemnity Company. He died in 1912 for blood disease.[2]
She died on April 9, 1968, and is buried with her family at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale).[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Binheim, Max; Elvin, Charles A (1928). Women of the West; a series of biographical sketches of living eminent women in the eleven western states of the United States of America. p. 39. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "J. Nehemiah Blackstock -- 109 W. Avenue 54". Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ "11 Apr 1968, Thu • Page 65". The Los Angeles Times: 65. 1968. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
