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Letter writing … a perfect way to warm-up, and the best way to connect with fellow calligraphers and far away family and friends! :: Als Teenager und auch noch später im Studium habe ich viele, viele Briefe geschrieben … und nun in den letzten Jahren diese schöne Gewohnheit wieder aufleben lassen! Kann ich auch nur empfehlen, um zu üben und gleichzeitig jemandem eine Freude zu machen … #calligraphy #caligrafia #kalligraphie #kalligrafie #briefeschreiben #letter #letterwriting #goldink #goldtinte #spencerian #americanpenmanship #ornamentalpenmanship #americancursive #amerikanischekursive #flourishforum #federflugcalligraphy

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I’ve always wondered if my great grandfather (J.F. Hook) was ever mentioned in any of the penmanship periodicals from the early 20th century (like the business educator etc...). I believe he studied under Behrensmeier. He definitely knew him well enough to drop in for visits in later years (according to a letter I have).

I’ve looked through issues, but never found mention of him... until now! A couple days ago @danieldubois007 (thank you!!!) sent me a little pic of his photo, with the tidbit that he’d found it in one of The American Penman issues from around 1907. The hunt was on! I couldn’t find him in the 1907 issues, but in 1908, his photo was included in the March issue, and in the August issue he was listed as a planned contributor for the Business Writing dept. in 1909 😃. No luck yet on later issues, but still.... pretty cool 😎

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I have a page on my website dedicated to him and his work - https://www.lindsey-hook.com/family-history-jf-hook