John Shapland Collection

0.5 linear foot

This collection consists of three hats that were traditionally worn by Linfield freshmen, with one green cap worn by freshmen men and two purple hats worn by freshmen women. Colloquially known as "freshman beanies."

Arranged in one box

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• English

Donated to the Linfield Archives.

Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield University

Biographical Note: John Edwin Shapland was born in Magna, Utah, on August 30, 1923. Shapland was raised in southeast Portland, graduating from Franklin High School and starting his education at Linfield College. With the breakout of World War II, Shapland left college to join the military, serving in England. After the end of the war, Shapland returned to Linfield, then started working at the First National Bank of Oregon. Shapland married Ruth Lindsey in 1950, and raised five children. Shapland worked his way up to become the Vice President of the First National and First Interstate Banks, and retired in 1985. John Edwin Shapland died on May 10, 2012.