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| 101 | 2016-27-25 | Register | Classification record from Harrisburg No. 9 that contains attendance, monthly summary reports, daily program of study and recitation, and teacher's summary report. |
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| 102 | 1986.4.0069 | Print, photographic | Open house at Reamstown School, PA, Oct. 1958. Same photo as 86.4.059, cropped and enlarged as to show only Aletha Jacobs. |
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| 103 | 2016-27-106 | Report | Affidavit of Depository Bank from Cedar No. 1, Cedar Township, Van Buren County. From Hillsboro Savings Bank. Signed by the president and nortarized in Henry County on July 4, 1948. |
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| 104 | 2008.15.0016 | Script | Book missing pages and both covers. On the front page, page 7, "Dialogues o Pep and Humor" is written at the top. The first line on the page belongs to a May and the last to Charles. Two staples near the corners of the left side of the book. The back page, page 146, has the same book title written across the top. Page 146 is also falling off. The first line belongs to Edith and the last to Mr. Lester. Color: Tan and black |
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| 105 | 1997.14.0002 | Lunch Pail | Round pail with lid. Heavy gauge wire handle. Yellowish discoloration where label has been. Bottom formed with 2 concentric ridges. Handle attached on 2 sides and pivots. Lid is firmly attached. |
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| 106 | 2016-27-26 | Register | Secretary's book that contains minutes from Henry Township. |
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| 107 | 2017-21-7 | Book | The American People, 1927 Edition, written by David Saville Muzzey. |
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| 108 | 2016-27-53 | Note | Lined paper titled, "School Year 1954-1955." Contains expenses and funds for the school year. |
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| 109 | 2016-27-27 | Register | Classification register from Harrisburg Township No. 3 that contains grades, program of study and recitation, and a teacher's report. |
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| 110 | 2016-27-54 | Note | Piece of paper titled, "Expenses 1955-1956." Cash taken in was $49.04, cash on hand was $2.53, for a total of $51.57. |
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| 111 | 2016-29-10 | Chart | Individual profile grading chart for a student. Includes reading, arithmetic, english, and spelling. |
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| 112 | 1986.4.0040 | Print, photographic | Aletha Jacobs,on right, with 3 unidentified women, standing near school. Bare trees in background. |
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| 113 | 2016-27-28 | Register | Classification register from Harrisburg Township No. 9 that contains grades, daily program of study and recitation, and a teacher's report. |
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| 114 | 2016-27-29 | Register | Classification register from Harrisburg Township No. 9 that contains grades, daily program of study and recitation, and a teacher's report. |
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| 115 | 2016-27-58b | Note | Report of Readers Used in Class containing list of students, grade of book, and the name of the book. From Harrisburg Township, Nixon School. |
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| 116 | 1986.4.0019 | Print, photographic | View of Independence on July 17, 1916 showing businesses, street cleaner, car. |
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| 117 | 2008.15.0079 | Script | Tan paper with black print. The front page, page 35, has a poem called "Christmas Eve" and the beginning of a poem called "Fruit of the Christmas Tree". The back page, 36, has the rest of the poem and another poem entitled "The Christmas Tree". Both sides also have "Christmas Plays and Recitations" printed across the top. This page comes from 2008.15.0009. Color: cream and black |
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| 118 | 1986.4.0044 | Print, photographic | A goup of six women standing on a bridge. Aletha Jacobs on left. Written on back of photo: "Haugen by me [Aletha Jacobs], Moses, Bogard, Trumble and Madron in front. |
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| 119 | 1986.4.0224 | Negative, film | Children and teacher at White Oak School posing for a class photograph in front of the school. |
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| 120 | 1986.4.0022 | Print, photographic | Miss Aletha Jacobs, Grundy Center, Iowa, 1917. Enclosed in a small foldout, the photo of Miss Jacobs is framed in the center of the three section brown foldout. 9"x 7.5" are dimensions of foldout. |
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| 121 | 2016-27-1 | Register | "Teacher's Daily Register of School" from Harrisburg Township, Van Buren County. Contains attendance record of students from September 11,1916 to May 17, 1918. |
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| 122 | 1986.4.0341 | Postcard | Dows School. Photograph of a brick two story building. |
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| 123 | 2008.15.0091 | Script | Tan paper with black print. A page from a book (2008.15.0009) called "Christmas Plays and Recitations". On page 11 is the end of a poem and a poem called "The Chimney's Size". On page 12, the backside of the paper is a poem called "Grampa's". Next to the poem on page 11, Bobby is handwritten. Color: Tan and black |
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| 124 | 1986.4.0225 | Negative, film | Children and teacher at White Oak School posing for a class photograph in front of the school. |
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| 125 | 2016-27-33 | Register | Teachers daily attendance register from sub-district No. 3, Harrisburg Township, Van Buren County. |
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| 126 | 2016-28-49A | Statement | "Continuation - Quarterly Statement" Page 2. |
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| 127 | 00.31.11.1a | Stereoscope | An instrument where two pictures of the same object are taken from different points of view which is shown through each eye. This produces the effect of a single picture of the item showing the appearance of depth or relief. |
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| 128 | 00.31.11.1b | Stereoscope | An instrument where two pictures of the same object are taken from different points of view which is shown through each eye. This produces the effect of a single picture of the item showing the appearance of depth or relief. |
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| 129 | 00.31.8.4B | Phonograph | Edison phonograph Blue sound megaphone (Morning Glory) The old method of teaching music in the public schools of Iowa |
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| 130 | 00.36.2.1.1 | Book | "Nursery Rhymes" or Rhymes for the Nursery" Published by J.H. Francis, Boston; C.S> Francis, New York. Book consists of classic nursery stories with hand colored drawings. Red cover with gold gilded title |
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| 131 | 00.38.6.2.2.1A | Chalkboard | Medium sized slate framed by wood. Both sides usable. |
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| 132 | 00.38.6.2.2.1B | Slate Pencil | Slate pencil that goes with a chalkboard. It is wrapped in brown paper with blue stars at the end and has twine tied around it. |
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| 133 | 1965.3 | Book, Ration | War Ration Book No.3, 281399 AX, |
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| 134 | 1970.17.22 | Booklet | "What Is Music?". Magazine called "The Humboldt Library of Science". Dated Nov. 15, 1890. Softback, brown covers, bound by two staples. Color: BR,BK,WH |
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| 135 | 1970.17.26 | Booklet | "Expressions on Education," Bulletin No. 28, whole number 538. Dated April 1913. By the United States Bureau of Education. Grey covers, bound with two staples. Includes separate letter (item 1970.17.17) from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Education in Washington, dated June 1913. Color: BK,WH |
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| 136 | 1970.17.27 | Letter | From the Department of the Interior Bureau of Education, Washington, dated June 1913. It explains that the booklet covers various statesmen's (president's) thoughts on education. With booklet titled "Expressions on Education" (item 1970.17.26). Color: GY,BK,WH |
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| 137 | 1970.40.2 | Pencil, slate | All but 2 3/4" covered with gold paper. Pencil of soft slate or of soapstone used for writing on a slate. |
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| 138 | 1970.54.0013 | Holder, pen | Red handle, silver colored tip. Engraved with "E-faber". |
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| 139 | 1970.54.12 | Holder, pen | Black handle with art deco embossed brass or gold finger grip area. |
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| 140 | 1970.8.0002 | Ruler | Advertising piece. Ruler goes to 15" and says "Harris & Cole Bros., All carloads Shipped Direct From Columbia, Tenn." "Manufacturers of Popular Lumber Turned Columns and Wood Pumps" "Address all Correspondence to Cedar Falls, IA." and has a photo of an intricately carved wood pump. Back says "HARRIS & COLE BROS., Manufacturers of POLAR LUMBER TURNED COLUMNS AND WOOD PUMPS." Has a carved wood column in center with "Address All Correspondence to CEDAR FALLS, IA. SAW MILLS AND MACHINES FOR BORING AND DRESSING LUMBER AT COLUMBIA, TENN." and "HEADQUARTERS AND THE Largest Wood Pump Factory In The World, at Cedar Falls, Iowa." |
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| 141 | 1971.11.50 | Decal | Decal for the Member United Teaching Profession, from the National Education Association (NEA) in Washington D.C., 1962-1963. Color: BK,WH,RD |
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| 142 | 1971.5.2 | Leaflet | Card titled " An Indian Prayer" sent from the Red Cloud Indian School (Sioux), Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Yellow with orange design and black print. Color: YL,OR,BK |
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| 143 | 1972.30.11 | Diploma | State diploma, June 5, 1890, for Carrie B. Hickman in Des Moines. |
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| 144 | 1972.30.12 | Diploma | "STATE OF IOWA CERTIFICATE"; presented to "Carrie B. Hickman"; dated, "July 3, 1900"; signed by "State Board of Educational Examiners"; State logo embossed gold foil seal in lower left corner with one red ribbon and one blue ribbon pressed beneath it. |
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| 145 | 1973.46.10 | Book | "Primary Lessons in Human Physiology", by Oliver P. Jenkins, Ph. D. 211 numbered pages. Illus. With b/w engravings. Bound in dark green with faded red printing embossed into cover on front and back. Front cover says Indiana State Series across the top; Primary lessons in Human Physiology across the bottom. A Guide to Study of the Human Body. On inside cover page in black ink "Emma Sauers/ Clay A. Inter./ Fort Wayne, Ind/ Feb. 7th 1893". In pencil "Adele Sauer/ 172 Madison Str./ Fort Wayne/ Ind/ Harmer 8A/Jan. 30 1899." Color: GR |
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| 146 | 1973.46.9 | Book | "Physiology for Beginners", by Foster, M. and Shore, Louis E. 241 pp. Illus. In b/w. Bound in dark navy blue cover. Yellow-gold printing on bound-edge of book. On inside is written "Emma Sauer, 2nd year class, High School, 1894-1895." Elementary study of physiology with some background information on chemistry and physics. Color: BL,GD |
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| 147 | 1975.14 | Pamphlet | Titled "First Step.... to a better Life," from the Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Features a poem written by a student, a quote from Father Anthony, S. J., short explanations about the school, and several photos of students. a. Pamphlet b. Envelope |
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| 148 | 1975.4.0015 | Booklet | "State of Iowa 1919 Course of Study for Common Schools''. 39 pp. Property of School District stamped in purple on the front. Color: Black and cream |
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| 149 | 1975.4.0047 | Booklet | '"Teachers Close of School Address." Published by The Ohio Printing Company, New Philadelphia, Ohio (No. 117) Written in cursive jacks the summy side of life no. 110- Ohio Print Co. New Phila Ohio Fragile. |
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| 150 | 1975.4.0190 | Bell, school | Handbell. Brass with black wood handle. |
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| 151 | 1975.4.0245 | Booklet | "Souvenir, Not for School but for Life we Learn." Seward School, Homer Township, Buchanan County, Iowa. Compliments of Aletha Jacobs, Teacher. Short handbook containing students names and short poems remembering a year gone by, 1905-1906. Embossed Color: BK,WH |
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| 152 | 1975.4.0271 | Examination | For nine subjects. Included are music, civics. history, orthography, phisiology, geography, grammar, arithmetic, and reading. Nine separate pages paper clipped together. Dates for test, February 22-23, 1917. |
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| 153 | 1975.4.10 | Book | "American School Songs.'' J. H. Kurzenknabe, Editor .256 pp. No illustrations. Paper back. Copyright 1909. For schools, colleges, institutes and the home circle. 202 songs with sections of progressive exercises, marches suitable for calisthenics and concert exercises, responsive readings and an epitome of the fundamental facts in theory of music. Pink insert page at front from publisher to teachers "Sample Copy." sold for $.25 or $.20 for 5 - 500 copies. Cover has textured surface with eagle and U. S. flags in red and blue. Black tape binding on spine. Back cover has advertisement for teachers and U. S. emblem. |
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| 154 | 1975.4.109 | Certificate | Teachers six-month certificate for Aletha Jacobs of Buchanan County and record that she attended the Normal Insitute that was held in April 1902, for six days. Signed by M. J. Goodrich, the county superintendent, in Independance, Iowa, on April 1, 1902. The page has a decorative boarder and illustrations of an eagle, floral motifs, and three women. Printed by W. M. Welch Co., Chicago. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 155 | 1975.4.110 | Certificate | Teacher's certificate for Aletha Jacobs for Benton County, valid until Aug.15th,1902. Given at Vinton Iowa, April 26th,1902. Signed by C. R. Lowe, the county superintendent of schools. The page has a thick, black, decorative border and a background pattern tinted green. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 156 | 1975.4.111 | Certificate | Teacher's certificate for Aletha Jacobs to teach third grade in Buchanan County, valid until April 1, 1903. Signed in Independance, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1902, by M. J. Goodrich, the county superintendent. Results of the teachers exam are listed near the bottom of the paper. The page has a blue tint, a thick, black, decorative border, an illustration of an eagle in the center, and an illustration of a badge in the bottom left corner. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 157 | 1975.4.112 | Certificate | Teacher's certificate for Aletha Jacobs to teach third grade in Buchanan County, valid until July 1, 1903. Signed in Independance, Iowa, April 1, 1903, by M. J. Goodrich, the county superintendent. Results of the teacher's exam are listed near the bottom of the paper. The page has a blue tint, a thick, black, decorative border, an illustration of an eagle in the center, and an illustration of a badge in the bottom left corner. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 158 | 1975.4.113 | Certificate | Teacher's certificate for Aletha Jacobs to teach third grade in Buchanan County, valid until August 1, 1904. Signed in Independance, Iowa, Aug. 1, 1903, by M. J. Goodrich, the county superintendent. Results of the teacher's exam are listed near the bottom of the paper beside a column that reads "Insitute Record: 1903, Member of the B grade, Term of institute 5 days, No. days attended: 5, No. terms taught: 4." The page has a blue tint, a thick, black, decorative border, an illustration of an eagle in the center, and an illustration of a badge in the bottom left corner. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 159 | 1975.4.114 | Certificate | Teacher's certificate for Aletha Jacobs to teach first grade in Buchanan County, valid until August 1, 1907. Signed in Independance, Iowa, Aug. 1, 1905, by M. J. Goodrich, the county superintendent. Results of the teacher's exam are listed near the bottom of the paper beside a column that reads "Insitute Record: 1905, Member of the A grade, Term of institute 20 days, No. days attended: 20, No. terms taught: 10." The page has a blue tint, a thick, black, decorative border, an illustration of an eagle in the center, and an illustration of a flag and field in the bottom left corner. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 160 | 1975.4.115 | Certificate | Teachers certificate booklet certifying Aletha Jacobs to teach first grade in any Iowa school, valid for three years. Signed by J. F. Riggs, the president of the Educational Board of Examiners, in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 1st, 1907. The certificate was made valid for Buchanan County from Nov. 1, 1907-July 1, 1910, signed by county superintendents P. C. Arildson and G. R. Lockwood. The two inner pages have a thick, black, decorative boarder, the front cover have a small, circular illustration with a flag, and the back cover lists examination scores. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 161 | 1975.4.116 | Certificate | Teacher's certificate booklet for Aletha Jacobs to teach first grade in any Iowa school, valid for three years. Signed in Des Moines, IA, July 1, 1910, by J. F. Riggs, the president of the Educational Board of Examiners. The certificate was registered for Buchanan County, 7/1/1910-7/1/1911 under superintendent G. R. Lockwood and Black Hawk County, 3/27/1911-6/30/1913, under superintendent Harry A. Moore. The back of the booklet lists results of the teacher's examination. The inner two pages have thick, black boarders and the front cover has a small illustration of a flag and field. Aletha Hutchison Jacobs, born in Buchannan County, Iowa, was a teacher for rural schools in Benton County (1900-1902), Buchanan County (1902-1910), Black Hawk County (1912-1916), Grundy County (1916-1920), Wright County (1920-1921), and Webster County (1922). In 1922 she moved to Pennsylvania with her husband, Elmer. There she taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County (1922-1924) and Reamstown School in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (1926-1960). |
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| 162 | 1975.4.117 | Memorandum | Teachers Minimum Salary Law, effective July 4, 1919. It reads: " A school board may not legally pay less than the minimum scale; neither is a teacher permitted to accept less. Graduate of 4-year College Course with State Certificate or State Diploma: Minimum - 1st Two Years... $100 per month. Minimum - After 1st Two Years... $120 per month. Graduates of Two Years Normal Course with Diploma or Equivalent: Minimum - 1st Two Years... $80 per month. Minimum - After 1st Two Years... $100 per month. State Certificates of any Grade on Examination: Minimum - 1st Two Years... $80 per month. Minimum - After 1st Two Years... $100 per month. High School Normal Training Certificates: Minimum - 1st Year... $65 per month. Minimum - 2nd Year... $75. Minimum After 1st Two Years... $80 per month. First Grade County Uniform Certificates: Minimum - 1st Two Years... $75 per month. Minimum - After 1st Two Years... $80 per month. Second Grade County Uniform Certificates: Minimum - 1st Year... $60 per month. Minimum - After 1st Year... $65 per month. Third Grade County Uniform Certificates: Minimum Salary... $50 per month." A handwritten note on the back says, "minimum wage law." |
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| 163 | 1975.4.118 | Card, flash | Latta's Helps for Teachers. Latta's Word Cards. (Script on one side and print on the others. Selected from five different primers.) Sixteen separate word cards, four of one set and twelve of another. Each card has nine lines of four or five words each for a total of forty different words. a. - r. In printed envelope. |
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| 164 | 1975.4.119 | Chart | Multiplication table, "used as supplementary work in arithmetic class. From 2x2=4 to 25x25=625." The table is a pyramid that lists a number in bold, all digits below it (except 1), and the outcome if they were to be multiplied together. For example, the first line has a 2 with a smaller 2 over a 4 beside it, indicating that 2x2 = 4. The second line is a 3 followed by a 2 over a 6 and a 3 over a nine, showing 3x2=6 and 3x3=9. And so on through 25x25. The bottom of the card reads, "These cards will be furnished for 1c apiece without printing on reverse side. Educator Pub. Co., Marion, Iowa. |
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| 165 | 1975.4.12 | Book | "Iowa Arbor and Bird Day April 25, 1913.'' Issued by Department of Public Instruction, Paperback. 109 pages. Monochrome photography & drawings. Includes Forewords & History of Arbor & Bird day, poetry and songs. Handwritten in black ink on cover "Miss Aletha G. Jacobs." and in pencil "When the Little Boy Ran Away 82." Color: BK,WH |
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| 166 | 1975.4.123 | Letter | To Miss Jacobs, Stout, Iowa from D. R. Earl, County Superintendent of Schools, Grundy Center, Iowa, pertaining to postponement of Study Center scheduled for November 22, 1919 until January 24, 1920. Postmarked November 18, 1919. Handwrittern on back side of envelope are first names of students in a class. a. Letter. b. Envelope. Color: BK,WH |
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| 167 | 1975.4.127 | Booklet | Contains cheers for athletic events for the Dows High School, Wright County, 1917-1918. "Lena V. Burgman" is written in pencil on the front cover. Published by the Boys Athletic Ass'n. Lists officers for the Boys D. H. S. Athletic Ass'n. and captains of each sports team. The back two pages also list opponents and scores for several football and basketball games. |
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| 168 | 1975.4.128 | Booklet | Contains cheers for athletic events for the Dows High School, Wright County, 1921-1922. "Miss Jacobs" is written in green on the cover. Published by the Student Activity Club. Lists officers for the student activity council and captains of each sports team. Used by Aletha Jacobs Hutchison when she taught in Dows, IA. |
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| 169 | 1975.4.130 | Examination | Rural 8th Grade Examination Preview booklet. For review purposes. Testing booklet published by H. C. Moeller, County Superintendent, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Color: BK,WH |
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| 170 | 1975.4.13 | Book | "Iowa Day for Public Schools of the State." by B. W. Hoadley. 160 pp. B/w/ photos. Issed by the Department of Public Instruction, October 20, 1916. Paperback. Filled with information on the history, schools, notable persons, industry and recreation of Iowa. Cover has black print on white with geometric borders and center emblem. Handwriting in pencil on last page & inside back cover. Color: WH,BK |
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| 171 | 1975.4.131 | Form, order | Authorized Order slip for Uniform Text Books. Order form for booklets to be used for the following five years beginning in 1910. Distributed by the Black Hawk County Board of Education. Color: BK,WH |
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| 172 | 1975.4.134 | Pin | Northeastern Iowa Teachers' Association. Imprinted "1815-defeat, today-victory, Northeast Iowa Teachers' Assn." Ribbon imprinted "Northeast Iowa Teachers' Association, Waterloo, Iowa. March 28-30, 1912." Gray with black letters. |
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| 173 | 1975.4.135 | Certificate, attendance | Certificate of Attendance at County Teachers' Institute. Certifies that Aletha Jacobs of Stout was in attendance at the Grundy County Teachers' Institute held at Grundy Center on October 13-14, 1919. Dated and signed by the county super intendent on October 28, 1919. Color: BK,WH |
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| 174 | 1975.4.137 | Certificate, attendance | For Teachers' Institute. Certifies that Aletha Jacobs attended Institute for 2 days, September 21-22, 1916. Signed by the county superintendent. |
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| 175 | 1975.4.138 | Certificate | Study Center Certificate. Certifies that Aletha Jacobs attended the study center held at Grundy Center, Grundy County, Iowa on January 27, 1917. Signed by the county superintendent. Color: BK,WH |
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| 176 | 1975.4.139 | Certificate | Certifies that Aletha Jacobs attended the study center held at Grundy Center, Iowa on October 21, 1916. Signed by the county superintendent. Color: BK,WH |
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| 177 | 1975.4.14 | Book | "Special Days, Iowa Public Schools, 1908-09". No author. 98 pp. No illustrations. (State of Iowa Special Day Annual). Readings and poetry celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Decoration Day, Arbor Day & Patriots Day for special programs in the school. Green cover with laurel branch. Outline of metal staplses visible. Handwritten in green ink on cover "Miss Jacobs". Color: GR,BK |
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| 178 | 1975.4.140 | Certificate | Certifies that Aletha Jacobs attended the study center held at Grundy Center, Grundy County, Iowa on November 25, 1916. Signed by the county superintendent. |
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| 179 | 1975.4.141 | Postcard | Card sent to Aletha Jacobs, Grundy Center, Iowa. From the office of County Superintendent, Grundy Center, Iowa. Notification that a study center will be held on November 24, 1916, at Grundy Center. It also lists other local study centers. |
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| 180 | 1975.4.143 | Notebook | Institute Notebook. Grundy County, Iowa, 1919-20. Used by Aletha Jacobs Hutchison who lived in Stout, IA. Notebook given out for use during institute. Notes are kept from each session. |
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| 181 | 1975.4.16 | Book | "Primary Reading and Phonics: Helpful Suggestions" by J. E. Cundy; 32 pp. Published by J.S. Latta, Incorporated Cedar Falls, Iowa |
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| 182 | 1975.4.17A | Paper | "1,000 Word List''. 2 hand-dated copes of a handout found enclosed in 75.4.16. Color: Black and white |
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| 183 | 1975.4.17B | Paper | "1000 Word List". Hand dated in pencil. Colors: Black and white. Slightly smaller than a. Found inside 1975.4.0016 |
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| 184 | 1975.4.189 | Announcement | Invitation card for Meservey High School's graduation, Tuesday Evening, May 23, 1922, at the Evangelical Church. From Meservey, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. The Baccalaureate Sermon was held May 21, 1922. Includes the class colors, flower, motto, and list of students. An insert card reads "Esther Reeverts." The trifold card has a brown cover. |
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| 185 | 1975.4.19 | Book | "War Service in Iowa Schools''. Distributed by United States Food Administration, Iowa Division, September 1. 1918. J.F. Deems, United States Food Administrator for Iowa. |
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| 186 | 1975.4.2 | Book | "Recitations, Plays and Tableaux for Boys and Girls'' (Best and most Captivating Selections in Poetry and Prose from World-Renowned Authors for Public and Private Exhibitions.) Editor, Publisher, and city unknown. 278 pages. Color plates, b/w drawings. Handwritten in black ink on front cover page "Aletha Jacobs/Rowley/Iowa" and handwritten in black ink on next cover page "Miss Aletha Jacobs/ Rowley, Ia./Jan. 1903". Cover has multicolors printed with 5 circus performers and a vignette in upper right corner with young woman and lower right corner with a young couple. Color: GR,RD,GY |
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| 187 | 1975.4.23 | Book | "Howes Comic School Speaker" (Choice Selection of Comic and Humorous Pieces Suitable for Scholars of all Ages.) Paperback. 102 pages plus 8 pages of ads. Distributed by School Publishing co., Darrowville, OH. Cover green with black print includes two human caricatures and one elephant. Handwritten in pencil on front cover page "Miss A. G. Jacobs". Color: Green, black |
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| 188 | 1975.4.24 | Book | "Childrens Comic Dialogues" by Marie Irish. Paperback. 102 pages, with additional advertisments. A collection of humorous dialogues for little folks, particularly adapted for school entertainments, for children 6 - 11. Original price $.25. Grey cover with red print of 4 children and 1 teacher in classroom setting. Label affixed to front cover of publisher's name includes Paine Publishing Company". Handwritten in green ink very faded "Miss A. G. Jacobs." Color: BK,WH |
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| 189 | 1975.4.25 | Book | "The Best Christmas Book.'' Edited by Joseph Sindelar. Paperback. 190 pages. No illustrations. Recitations, Dialogues, Exercises, Plays, Drills, Action Pieces, Tableaux, Pantomimes, Songs & Music, Facts. Cover yellow with red and green print. Two children in pajamas, one peeking around corner at Christmas tree. Originally $.40. Handwritten in green ink on cover "Miss Jacobs, Dows, Ia. 1921". Handwritten in blue ink on cover page "Mrs. Hutchison". Color: YL,GR,RD |
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| 190 | 1975.4.26 | Book | "Best Primary Recitations." by Winifred A. Hoag. Booklet, paperback. 88 pages. Cover shows a young boy sitting and reading. Color: tan, green, black |
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| 191 | 1975.4.27 | Book | "Tiny Tots Speaker'', by Lizzie J. Rook and Mrs. E. J. H. Goodfellow. Paperback. vi plus 100 pages. Several pages of advertisements following. Copyright 1895. Recitations, Motion songs, Concert pieces. Cover blue print on yellow. Girl holding dolls inside branch, flowers & tent vignette. Originally $.30. Color: BL,YL |
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| 192 | 1975.4.273A | Letter | A Letter with a job offer from Anna for position in unnamed school. October 1, 1917. Anna is Mrs. H. W. Miller, R. D. 1, Waterloo. |
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| 193 | 1975.4.273B | Letter | Letter from Aletha Jacobs to Mrs. Miller turning down her offer of a job. Written in Parkersburg, Iowa, October 4, 1917. |
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| 194 | 1975.4.32 | Book | "DeWitt's Choice School Speakers, No. 9". No author. 90 pp. With several advertisments following; no illustrations. An unusually great variety of fine pieces: Some gay, some severe; some dignified, some conversational. Giving excellent opportunites to all kinds of speakers either at school receptions or in home meetings. Originally $.10. Cover brown print on orange. Titles arranged on stylized scroll work. Color: OR,BR |
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| 195 | 1975.4.35 | Book | "School Song Knapsack.'' Compiled by H. R. Pattengill. Paperback. 144 pages; no illustrations. Lyrics only. A collection of songs for common schools. Original price $.10. Cover black print on beige. Back cover has advertisements. Metal staples. Color: TN,BK |
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| 196 | 1975.4.37 | Booklet | "The Beacon Phonetic Chart", by James H. Fassett. 19 double-page charts. Covers are grey with a bow detail. Published by Ginn and Company - Boston, New York, Chicago, London. Stamped in the cover in purple ink is a note from the publisher explaining that the prices listed in the book are outdated and are overridden by the new pricelist that went into effect August 1, 1918. |
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| 197 | 1975.4.38 | Booklet | "The Beacon Reading Chart", by James H. Fassett. Published by Ginn and Company - Boston, New York, Chicago, London. 21 double-page charts. Covers are light green with bow design. |
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| 198 | 1975.4.4 | Book | "The Cecilian Series of Study and Song." by John W. Tufts. Music and lyrics. Copyright 1892. 192 pages. "Book III Unchanged voices. Added notes for basses & tenors." Compiled for the changes in voices of students in grades below high school who are unable to read the notes of the F clef. Inside front cover has handwritten lists of students' names in black ink and some teachers, including Aletha Jacobs. Stamped in red ink "Bertha Tomlinson". Cover decorated with vines and flutes. |
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| 199 | 1975.4.41 | Booklet | "Plain Talks on Teaching or, pedagogy for our rural schools", by Prof. J. M. Richardson. Contains guidelines for teachers to follow, information on recitation, how to keep control in the classroom, and information about corrective measures. 35 pp. White covers, bound with two staples. Color: black and cream |
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| 200 | 1975.4.43 | Booklet | "Songs of American Patriotism: -1776 - Let There Be Patriotic Music in Every American Home - 1918 -". Contents include music and lyrics for 8 songs: America (pg. 1 - front "cover", by Samuel Francis Smith and Henry Carey), Battle Hymn of the Republic (pg. 5, by Julia Ward Howe and W. Steffe), Columbia, the gem of the Ocean (pg. 3, no credit given), Just before the Battle, Mother (pg. 6, by Geo. F. Root), Marching Thro' Georgei (pg. 2, by Henry C. Work), Marseillaise (pg. 7, by Rouget de Lisle), Maryland, My Maryland (pg. 8, by James R. Randall), and Star Spangled Banner (pg. 4, by Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith). Published by M. Schulz Co. 711 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Established 1869. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection. |
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