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From: Mary Mannix <>
Subject: [MDFR] Linton Obituary Collection at Frederick County Public Libraries
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 18:55:05 -0400 (EDT)

The Maryland Room of the C. Burr Artz Central Library, Frederick
County Public Libraries recently received the Linton Obituary
Collection, one of Frederick County's most significant genealogical
resources. The gift of Jack and Betty Linton, the collection consists of
over 250 card catalog drawers of clippings, arranged by surname.
The collection was begun by Jacob Holdcraft, author of _Names in
Stone_, Frederick's main cemetery index. Holdcraft is also responsible
for the surname index in the 1967 reprint of the _History of Frederick
County_ by T.J.C. Williams.

The obituaries extend back to the early 1930s. Holdcraft clipped
from the _Frederick News-Post_, as well as regional papers. The collection
also includes notes from his research. In 1972 Holdcraft turned over his
files to the Lintons, Frederick genealogists. The Lintons continue to
maintain the files, clipping exclusively from the _News-Post_. The
collection is updated regularly, every Monday morning. Expect
a week's delay for obituaries to appear in the collection.

Patrons can not access the obituaries without staff
intervention. The collection is usually not available on Sundays, without
prior arrangement. Due to high interest in the Linton Collection, and its
delicate nature, it is recommended that patrons write or call at
least a week prior to their visit so that the Maryland Room staff can
better ensure that each patron's needs are completely met
during their stay. Please see the "Linton Obituary Request Form" under
"Obituaries" in the "Newspaper" section of the Maryland Room webpage,
under "FCPL Information", at www.fcpl.org. If you are unable to visit
Frederick please also consult "Using the Collection From Afar".

In 1975 and 1977 the Genealogical Society of Utah
microfilmed the Linton collection. This collection of 59 microfilm reels
is arranged by surname, and can be ordered at LDS Family History Centers.
A set of the microfilm is also available at the Historical Society of
Frederick County. Please remember that the microfilm only represents a
portion of today's collection.

As of June 2002, many obituaries for the following families are no
longer in the collection -- Athey, Atkins, Atkinson, Aumen, Baugher,
Baumgardner, Dennis, Derflinger, Hershberger, Hart, Hartman, Hess, Lane,
Loy, Lucas, and Mantz. Researchers interested in these surnames may find
it advantageous to consult the microfilm edition of the collection.

The Maryland Room is open whenever the C. Burr Artz Central
Library is open -- Monday through Thursday 10am - 9pm, Friday
and Saturday 10am - 5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm. The Artz Library is located in
downtown Frederick at 110 E. Patrick Street. For questions relating to
the Linton Collection, or the Maryland Room in general, please contact
301-694-1368 or .


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Mary K. Mannix
Maryland Room Manager
C. Burr Artz Central Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD
www.fcpl.org

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