Glasgow to Goleta: The Scottish Exodus

Image of Book Cover: Goleta the Good Land by Walker A. Tompkins

 

The following chapter from the book “Goleta the Good Land,” by Walker A. Tompkins entitled, “Glasgow to Goleta: The Scottish Exodus,” is posted below with permission from the Goleta Valley Historical Society.

The original publication of this book was published as a community service project by the Goleta Amvets, Post No. 55 of which Chuck Begg was a member and also on the committee.

To purchase a copy of “Goleta the Good Land” please visit the Goleta Valley Historical Society.

 

Photo of the gathering of people at one of the Scottish Picnics held at Tucker's Grove Park in Goleta Valley, CA.

Gathering at the Annual Scottish Picnic held at Tucker’s Grove Park in the Goleta Valley (circa early 1900’s).

Image of Page 171 from the book "Goleta the Good Land" by Walker A. Tompkins. Chapter entitled "Glasgow to Goleta: The Scottish Exodus"
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Image of Page 178 from the book "Goleta the Good Land" by Walker A. Tompkins. Chapter entitled "Glasgow to Goleta: The Scottish Exodus"