Guide to the John W. Linscott Collection (1890s – 1931) – Contents

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SERIES I.  SCRAPBOOKS (1896 – 1902)

One (1) Box

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains scrapbooks with newspaper clippings of school and fraternal related activities (1891 – 1929). These scrapbooks talks John W. Linscott may have presented or attended such as the California Teachers Convention. From his activities it is apparent he was dedicated to expanding the knowledge of all teachers. The collection reflects the school and fraternal related activities of John W. Linscott.

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1:X

SERIES II.  PHOTOS (1900s – 1910s)

One (1) Folder

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains two photographs of John W. Linscott when he was in his 50s or 60s(?). In one of the photos he is wearing . (2 x Photos)

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1:1

SERIES III.  NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS (1931)

One (1) Folder

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains newspaper clippings of obituaries and other articles published upon the death of John W. Linscott (1931).

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1:2

SERIES IV.  EULOGY (1931)

One (1) Folder

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains the typed obituary letter published in the paper and a resolution from the Trustees of the Watsonville School District (1931).

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1:3

SERIES V.  SCRAPBOOKS – HUBERT LINSCOTT (1902 – 1940)

Two (2) Boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains the scrapbooks for Hubert Linscott. He was born in Santa Cruz. In 1907 he left for Paris, France to study Voice Culture under Frank King Clark and other teachers. In 1910 and 1912 he was a Teacher of Voice at the Brennan College Conservatory in Gainesville, Georgia. He then returned to Santa Cruz in 1912 to be Director at the First Congregational Church and to perform in numerous concerts and recitals along the Pacific Coast. He continued his travels, training, and performing drawing rave reviews wherever he sang.

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2 & 3