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Guide to the Stott Family Collection MS 39
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Description
This collection contains some personal papers of the Stott family in the early to mid-1900s, with an emphasis on Dorothy Stott’s musical career in San Diego and Kenhelm Stott Sr.’s military career.
Background
Dorothy Cranston Hess Stott (1899-1962) was born in Michigan. Before moving to San Diego at age 20, Dorothy attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School. As a violin student she studied under several teachers such as Harold A. Cole, K.E. Horst, Helen T. Fiske, Lois K. Sickels, and M. Dickinson Ross. She performed extensively with the Bach Society of San Diego County, the Morning Choral Club of San Diego, La Jolla Woman’s Club, the Bishop School, the Amphion Club, La Quartette de Sainte Cecelia, the Chamber Music Club, the Music Makers and St. Joseph’s Choir etc. She also assisted or participated in recitals of individual musicians and religious services. She was active serving the American Red Cross during the Second World War. She was a life member of the San Diego Zoological Society and donated an African elephant to the San Diego Zoo. A permanent scholarship was established in her name in the English department at San Diego State University.
Extent
0.5 Linear feet (1 box)
Restrictions
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.
Availability
This collection is open for research.