Back to ArchivesMelissa Gertrude Huntoon and Proctor Collection
Collection Number: 90.53
This collection consists of one (1) approx. 16×13” scrapbook with a white and beige cover featuring gold details and gold and beige lettering on the words “Scrapbook”, and one (1) 12×12” scrapbook with a black leather cover featuring a gold and silver medallion design and the words “Scrapbook written in gold. These scrapbooks include items from 1900-1960, and are part of larger collection spanning accession numbers 90.53.1-90.53.14 Other items in the collection according to the donor file include photos of Gertrude at the Octagon (90.53.7) and her biography (90.53.3), among other items from the early and mid-1900’s. This collection guide is for two scrapbooks in the collection. Inside the beige 16×13” scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the Santa Cruz Sentinel dating from 1956-1960. The newspaper clippings are on subjects pertaining to local history and events in Santa Cruz County such as the expansion and building of roads, traffic in Santa Cruz, local landmarks, and fascinating individuals such as artist Lillian Heath (see Koch Collection). Other items include advertisements for new county bank branches and an invitation ne County Bank’s open house. Newspaper clippings are from the Santa Cruz Sentinel and also include clippings on global history such as the election of a president in Africa, the inauguration of a new American President, and the royal family of Britain. This scrapbook reflects Gertrude Huntoon’s interests in local historical landmarks, town improvements and local businesses, talented local individuals, and politics both national and international. The black scrapbook features newspaper articles from the Santa Cruz Sentinel on local events and stories from the mid-1940’s as well as brochures, programs, and other mementoes such as business cards,poems, and certificates. Some of the newspaper clippings include the column “Santa Cruz Yesterdays” from the Santa Cruz Sentinel which featured stories local historic places and buildings such as schools and churches of Santa Cruz’s past in the 1800’s—1930’s. Other items in the collection include unbound scrapbook pages and loose brochures and postcards. Date range: 1900’s-1960’s