University of Northern Iowa

Rural Schools

The Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture (CHRIEC), of the University of Northern Iowa's Museums (currently administered by Rod Library), is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and dissemination of unique and rare materials documenting America's rural school system and culture with particular emphasis on Iowa and the Mid-West

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8101 RSC-Illinois-37 Book Teacher's class record book for Physical Education, grades 5-8. Teacher was Miss Rachael Richardson. Softback, orange cover, metal comb binding. Printed by W. M. Welch Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Ill. Undated. Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8102 RSC-Illinois-38 Book 1944-1945 teacher's record book from Union, District 51, Moultrie County, Illinois. Teacher was Rachael G. Richardson. Titled "Class Record: Four Weeks Plan. Issued by Albert Walker, County Superintendent of Schools, Moultrie County, Ill." Softback, blue cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8103 RSC-Illinois-39 Book 1940-1941 teacher's class record book. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "Old Reliable Pocket Class Record." Printed by the W. M. Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Ill. Softback, grey cover, metal comb binding. Unknown school, likely in Moultrie County, Ill.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8104 RSC-Illinois-40 Book 1941-1942 teacher's class record book for Bolin, District 16, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Grace Richardson. Titled "Class Record: Four Weeks Plan. Issued by Albert Walker, County Superintendent of Schools, Moultrie County, Ill." Published by The Johnson-Randolph Company, Champaign, Ill. Softback, blue cover, 2 staples for binding. Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up.   
8105 RSC-Illinois-41 Book 1942-1943 teacher's class record book for Forest Hill, District 40, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael G. Richardson. Titled "Class Record: Four Weeks Plan. Issued by Albert Walker, County Superintendent of Schools, Moultrie County, Ill." Published by The Johnson-Randolph Company, Champaign, Ill. Softback, blue cover, 2 staples for binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8106 RSC-Illinois-42 Book 1945-1946 teacher's class record book for grades 5 and 6 in the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, District 68, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "Blackhawk Pocket Class Record." Published by the W. M. Welch manufacturing Company, Chicago, Ill. Softback, orange cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8107 RSC-Illinois-43 Book 1946 teacher's class record book for grade 5 (semester 2). Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, dark green cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8108 RSC-Illinois-44 Book 1946 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (semester 2). The teacher was Rachael G. Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publihsing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, dark green cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8109 RSC-Illinois-45 Book 1946-1947 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (semester 1), in the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, white cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8110 RSC-Illinois-46 Book 1946-1947 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (semester 2) in the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, white cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8111 RSC-Illinois-47 Book 1947-1948 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (semester 2), building "H. S. & G. S., Moultrie County, Ill. Likely from the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School. Teacher was R. Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Record," published by The J. F. Riggs publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, dark green cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8112 RSC-Illinois-49 Book 1947-1948 teacher's class record book for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 (semester 1) from the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, white cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8113 RSC-Illinois-50 Book 1948-1949 teacher's class record book for a high school physical education class. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Daily University Brand Class Record Book, Issued by Raymond Scheer, County Superintendent of Schools, Moultrie County, Sullivan, Ill." Published by The Randolph School Supply Co., Champaigne, Ill. Softback, brown cover, metal comb or coil binding. The daily class procedure/schedule is written inside the front cover.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8114 RSC-Illinois-51 Book 1948-1949 teacher's class record book for a physical education class (grades 5, 6, 7, and 8) (semester 2) in the grade school building. Likely from the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School in Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, brown cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8115 RSC-Illinois-52 Book 1948-1949 teacher's class record book for grade 6. Likely from the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School in Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richarson. Titled "Blackhawk Pocket Class Record," published by the W. M. Welch Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Ill. Softback, orange cover, metal comb binding. The teacher's personal, detailed schedule and notes are inside the back cover, including the classes and grades she taught that semester, what room/building they were in, her lock number and combination, and what times she needed to ring her bell for each class.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8116 RSC-Illinois-53 Book 1948-1949 teacher's class record book for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 (mainly 6th grade). Likely from the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School in Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "Blackhawk Pocket Class Record," published by the W. M. Welch Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Ill. Softback, orange cover, metal comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8117 RSC-Illinois-54 Book 1949-1950 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (semester 2) in the Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School in Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "The Extra Space Class Record," published by The J. F. Riggs Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. Softback, brown cover, bound with 4 staples and fabric. Inside the back cover is a loose leaf, typed, letter from a teacher's meeting.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8118 RSC-Illinois-55 Book 1949-1950 teacher's class record book for grade 6, Bethany Unit Grade School, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Rachael Richardson. Titled "Metropolitan Class Record," published by the Metropolitan Supply Company, Cedar Rapids, IA. Hardback, brown cover, metal comb binding. Inside the front cover is a loose piece of paper with 1st quarter honor roll.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8119 RSC-Illinois-56 Book 1950-1951 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (first semester) in the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was R. Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by Hammond & Stephans Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, green cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8120 RSC-Illinois-57 Book 1951-1952 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (second semester) from the Lowe high school, Moultrie, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, green cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8121 RSC-Illinois-58 Book 1952-1953 teacher's class record book for grade 6 (first semester) for the Lowe high school, Moultrie, Ill. Teacher was R. Richardson. Titled "Class Record<" published by Hammond & Stephen Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, blue cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8122 RSC-Illinois-59 Book 1952-1953 teacher's class record for grade 6 (second semester) for the Lowe high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was R. Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by the Hamond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, blue cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8123 RSC-Illinois-60 Book 1953-1954 teacher's class record book for the first semester at the Sullivan high school in Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by the Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, green cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8124 RSC-Illinois-61 Book 1954-1955 teacher's class record book for the second semester at the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, green cover, plastic comb binding. There are two papers folded up inside: one is a newspaper clipping on about men in journalism, the other is homework on a notebook page from Bill Richardson. Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8125 RSC-Illinois-62 Book 1955-1956 teacher's class record book for the second semester in the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by the Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, orange cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8126 RSC-Illinois-63 Book 1956-1957 teacher's class record book for the first semester in the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by the Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, blue cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8127 RSC-Illinois-64 Book 1957-1958 teacher's class record book from the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by the Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, orange cover, plastic comb binding. Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8128 RSC-Illinois-65 Book 1958-1959 teacher's class record book for the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by the Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, orange cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8129 RSC-Illinois-66 Book 1960-1961 teacher's class record for the 12th grade at Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," pulished by Hammon & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, orange cover, plastic comb binding.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8130 RSC-Illinois-67 Book 1962-1963 teacher's class record book from the Sullivan high school, Moultrie County, Ill. Teacher was Miss Richardson. Titled "Class Record," published by Hammond & Stephens Co., Fremont, NE. Hardback, orange cover, plastic comb binding. Various papers and cards with info about grading scales are tucked in the pocket inside the front cover.  Teacher Rachael G. Richardson graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in social sciences and journalism. She taught at several schools (primarily grades 5-8) in the 1940s, 1950s, and 60s, most of which were in Moultrie County, Illinois. This list includes Forest Hill/District 40, Bolin/District 16, Union/District 51, Bethany Community Consolidated Grade School, Lowe High School, and Sullivan High School. Richardson had also attended the Lowe and Sullivan schools growing up. 
8131 RSC-Illinois-68 Card 1936-1937 report card for Bural Kessens grade 3A, of the Myra Bradwell Chicago Public school, Illinois. The teacher was Eleanor Kennedy and the principal was Leo Frederick. The report was made from an 8"x11" sheet of paper folded into fourths.
8132 RSC-Illinois-69 Photograph Color photo of the Larsen District 132 schoolhouse, DeKalb County, Illinois. It's a white, wooden building with two square windows on either side of the door and seven windows lined up on the two longer sides of the school. The bushes and grass around it appear overgrown.
8133 RSC-Illinois-70 Photograph Color photo of the Larson district 132 school, DeKalb County, Illinois. It's a white, wooden building with two square windows on either side of the door and seven windows lined up on the two longer sides of the school. There's snow on the ground and footprints leading up to the door and side windows. 
8134 RSC-Indiana-1 Certificate Teachers state certificate issued by the state of Indiana to R.S. Mason for a period of 24 months. Issused on January 1917. 
8135 RSC-Indiana-2 Certificate Teachers state certificate issued by the state of Indiana to Ray S. Mason for a period of 24 months. Issused on March 31, 1917. 
8136 RSC-Indiana-3 Certificate Teachers state certificate issued by the state of Indiana to Ivy Chammess for a period of 24 months. Issused on July 27, 1906. 
8137 RSC-Indiana-4 Certificate Teachers state certificate issued by the state of Indiana to Ivy Chammess for a period of 24 months. Issused on July 31, 1909. 
8138 RSC-Indiana-5 Certificate Teachers state certificate issued by the state of Indiana to Ivy Chammess for a period of 24 months. Issused on april 29, 1911. 
8139 RSC-Indiana-6 Certificate Teachers state certificate issued by the state of Indiana (Wayne County) to Ivy Chamness for a period of 36 months. Issused on July 25, 1908.
8140 RSC-Indiana-7 License High School Teacher's Lilcense for the State of Indiana (Wayne County) awarded to Ivy Chamness to teach in the High School for a period of 12 months from June 27, 1908.
8141 RSC-Indiana-8 License Teachers High School License for Indiana (Henry County) awarded to Ivy Chamness to teach in the High School for a period of 12 months from April 30, 1910.
8142 RSC-Indiana-9 Diploma Anderson High School Diploma issued to Clarence Ellsworth Brinson on June 9, 1938.
8143 RSC-Indiana-10 Diploma Hammond Indiana Public Schools Diploma awarded to William P. Ball on June 12, 1924.
8144 RSC-Indiana-11 License Teacher's High School License issed by the state of Indiana for Sullivan County. Given to Ivy Chamners on June 29, 1907.
8145 RSC-Indiana-12 Diploma Public School Diploma from Anderson Indiana. Issued to Martha Brinson on June 7, 1935.
8146 RSC-Indiana-13 Diploma Public Schools of Indiana Diploma for High School Department awarded to Charles Beckett on May 31, 1907.
8147 RSC-Indiana-14 Diploma Peru High School (Peru Indiana) Diploma for Tillie B. MCrea. Awarded on June 7, 1888. 
8148 RSC-Indiana-15 Certificate Certificate for honor roll, presented to Dollie May Thorp of District No. One, Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, on July 9th, 1906, for being neither tardy nor absent for 140 days as well as "sustaining a degree of scholarship." It is signed by the teacher, R. W. Kennedy, the county superintendent, G. M. Wilson, and a trustee, A. K. Gilbert. The certificate has a thick, red, decorative border as well as a highly decorated, blue-tinted banner at the top with two ribbons saying, "Public Schools of Indiana" and "Honor to Whom Honor is Due." It was printed by Wm. B. Burford, Lith. Indianapolis, Indiana.
8149 RSC-Indiana-16 Certificate Teacher's certificate for John Schlotterbeck of Indiana. It states that he completed "one-hundred sixty-four (164) years teaching experience in the public school and is entitled to exemption from supervised teaching." Dated December 24th, 1942, Indianapolis, Indiana. Serial No. 6676 E. Signed by Clement T. Malan, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  The certificate is green and all ink is in black expect for the serial number in red. 
8150 RSC-Iowa-3 Photograph Group of 23 children standing in front of Prospect Hill School. Schoolhouse behind the group is made of white wood siding and there are three windows visible. RSC-Iowa-3 (Photograph) image
8151 RSC-Iowa-4 Photograph A 25-person class is sitting outside of a brick schoolhouse for a picture. The back says, "Orange No. 9. May 12, 1916." Similar to item RSC-Iowa-5. This is the Orange No. 9 school in Black Hawk County, when Aletha Jacobs was teaching in the county. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection. RSC-Iowa-4 (Photograph) image
8152 RSC-Iowa-5 Photograph Mounted black and white photo of a 24-person class posing with their teacher in front of a brick schoolhouse. To the right is a flagpole and a shed can be seen in the background on the left. The back says, "Orange No. 9. May 12, 1916." Similar to item RSC-Iowa-4. Taken at Orange No. 9 in Black Hawk County while Aletha Jacobs was teaching in the county. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection. 
8153 RSC-Iowa-6 Photograph Photograph of Cedar No. 6 schoolhouse in Black Hawk County, Iowa, May 1914-1915. Schoolhouse has two doors and a window on the front and three windows on the right side. There is a flagpole on the roof near the front of the building. It is surrounded by a grass field and several trees. Taken while Aletha Jacobs was teaching in the county. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection. RSC-Iowa-6 (Photograph) image
8154 RSC-Iowa-7 Photograph Photograph of 21 Students sitting on the steps outside of Prospect Hill School, Iowa. There is a tree above the group, and a smaller building can be seen in the background to the right of the schoolhouse. County and township unknown. RSC-Iowa-7 (Photograph) image
8155 RSC-Iowa-8 Photograph Photograph of an Iowa three-story brick school with a large number of students and teachers posing for the camera. Picture taken from the front of the school. School building features a turret and there is an American flag to the right of the front doors. Taken by E. L. Cameron studio in Keswick, Keokuk County, Iowa. RSC-Iowa-8 (Photograph) image
8156 RSC-Iowa-9 Photograph Fred W. Cover with one female teacher posing with 51 students in front of a brick school building. RSC-Iowa-9 (Photograph) image
8157 RSC-Iowa-10 Photograph Photograph of sixteen women with white dresses with dark bow ties and white hats kneel on grass outside. There is a pile of hoops on the ground in front of the group. White clapboard school building in the background. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-10 (Photograph) image
8158 RSC-Iowa-11 Photograph Photograph of seven women in a kitchen posing behind tables and wearing aprons. On the tables in front of each person is a tray with bowls and cups. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-11 (Photograph) image
8159 RSC-Iowa-12 Photograph Photograph of seven women wearing aprons posing for a picture in a kitchen. In front of the women are three tables with trays and cooking utensils. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-12 (Photograph) image
8160 RSC-Iowa-13 Photograph Photograph of teacher with 18 students in a classroom. The teacher is standing in the back with three boys while the rest of the class sits at their desks with their hands folded on the tables. A door and two blackboards are visible in the classroom. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-13 (Photograph) image
8161 RSC-Iowa-14 Photograph Photograph of Fred W. Cover and an unknown female teacher posing behind 17 students in a classroom. The students are seated at their desks. Two large chalkboards and a door are visible in the classroom, and there are three pictures on the wall above the chalkboards. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-14 (Photograph) image
8162 RSC-Iowa-15 Photograph Black and white photograph of 29 students and teacher in front of a one-room rural school. Name “Emma Berry” written in ink. It is believed this is a rural school in Iowa. RSC-Iowa-15 (Photograph) image
8163 RSC-Iowa-16 Photograph Photograph of Fred W. Cover, portrait style. Mr. Cover is wearing a suit and tie. The picture is on an oval shaped mat inside a card. The card has embossed flowers on the front. RSC-Iowa-16 (Photograph) image
8164 RSC-Iowa-17 Photograph Photograph of kindergarten class seated at tables; large group of other children and two women standing. Teacher is purported to be Ms. Amy Arey. Tipton, Iowa. RSC-Iowa-17 (Photograph) image
8165 RSC-Iowa-18 Photograph Photograph of a class and teacher in front of a one-room schoolhouse. “Edith Berry” is identified and marked in pen. Likely from Monroe County as Edith Berry grew up near Frederic, Monroe County, Iowa.  RSC-Iowa-18 (Photograph) image
8166 RSC-Iowa-19 Photograph Photograph of 17 students in front of school house. Photograph was taken in winter. Iowa, specific location unknown.  RSC-Iowa-19 (Photograph) image
8167 RSC-Iowa-20 Photograph Photograph of thirty-six people stand in front of a brick school. Fred W. Cover upper left corner, back row on the left. Sign on the schoolhouse, partially obscured by students, reads "Public School 18(??)." Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-20 (Photograph) image
8168 RSC-Iowa-21 Photograph Photograph of unknown female teacher posing in front of a school with 35 students. 8 students sit on the ground while the rest stand in rows behind them. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-21 (Photograph) image
8169 RSC-Iowa-22 Photograph Photograph of unknown female teacher posing with 25 students in front of a brick school. Sign on the schoolhouse, partially out of frame, reads "Public School 1892." Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-22 (Photograph) image
8170 RSC-Iowa-23 Photograph Fred W. Cover in upper left corner behind 35 students. Brick wall in background. Iowa, specific location unknown. RSC-Iowa-23 (Photograph) image
8171 RSC-Iowa-24 Photograph Fred W. Cover and unknown female teacher pose in a classroom behind 26 students. Three students standing on the left side. The rest are seated at their desks. Mr. Cover and the teacher are right of center. RSC-Iowa-24 (Photograph) image
8172 RSC-JA-1 Certificate "State of Iowa High School Admission Certificate", County of Jackson, certifiacte for Mary Ryan,  June 12, 1913. RSC-JA-1 (Certificate) image
8173 RSC-JA-2 Pupil Award "Zwingle Public School, Commando Award", an Award for Gym class. RSC-JA-2 (Pupil Award) image
8174 RSC-JA-3 Certificate "Certifiacte of Promotion"  for Dennis Denlinger from Zwingle School in the State of Iowa 8th of May 1964.
8175 RSC-JA-4 High School Diploma "Zwingle High School", High school diploma for Grace M. Wirtz, given ar Zwingle, Iowa, 26th of May 1944.
8176 RSC-JA-4 Certificate "Iowa High School Admission Certificate" for Grace Wirtz, Given at Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, 11th of June 1940. RSC-JA-4 (Certificate) image
8177 RSC-JA-5 Diploma "Jackson County Public Schools", Diploma for graduation from Elementary School, Given at Maquoketa, Iowa, June 11th, 1940. RSC-JA-5 (Diploma) image
8178 RSC-JA-6 Post Card Post card. Front: Black and white photo of a large group of men dressed in suits and coats on a set of stairs outside of a brick building. Multiple men are holding their hat in their hands. Each have a ribbon and a tag pinned to their suit lapel. One in the back row, middle, is holding a large American Flag. The bottom says "Jackson County - IA. Boys. Feb 24th, 1918. Copyright W. Cundill Photo." The Back features a handwritten message: " Compliments of W. D. Spurl & Miss Ellen L. Slattery. Associated with Hansen Produce Co. Belleview, IA. Feb 28th, 1918. 
8179 RSC-JA-7 Post Card Post Card. Front: Black and white photo of a large group of men dressed in suits and coats on a set of stairs outside of a brick building. Multiple men are holding their hat in their hands. Each have a ribbon and a tag pinned to their suit lapel. The bottom says "Jackson Co. Iowa Boys. Sept 5 - 1918. Cundill Photo." The back is blank. 
8180 RSC-JA-8 Photograph Black and white photo of 19 children (mostly boys) sitting on the steps of their school; the first row is sitting on a bench in front of the steps. Most of the boys are in overalls and jackets. The girls are all in dresses, long coats, and hats. The caption reads, "Zwingle School Grades 1 to 4 Dec 1935." The back has handwriting that reads, "Bob Delinger middle row far right."
8181 RSC-JA-9 Photograph Black and white photo of 31 people posing for a class photo in front of a chalk board. On the left side of the photo, "64-65 Zwingle" is written on the chalk board. The girls are all in either dresses or sweaters and skirts with their hair curled. The boys are wearing an array including short sleeves, polos, button-downs, and sweaters. Most are wearing jeans. The back of the photo says, "This picture belongs to Dennis Denlinger."
8182 RSC-JA-10 Photograph Black and white photo of 33 children posing for a class photo in front of a chalk board. The left side of the photo shows "1965" and "Zwingle" written on the chalk board. The girls are all wearing either a dress or a nice shirt with a skirt. Many have their hair curled. The boys are wearing an array including plain short sleeve shirts, button-downs, sweaters, and a suit. The boys sitting in the front row all have jeans. The back lists the students: "Top Row: Left to Right: Roger Waller, Dianne Laughlin, Karen Riley, Susan Delinger, Deanna De Hoet, Dick De Hoet, Regina Riley, Bill Shanahan, Debbie Jeager. 3rd Row: Left to Right: Jim Hoerner, Mike Shanahan, Suzanne Marshall, Martha Marshall, Phil Shanahan, Barbara Shanahan, Cindy Delinger, Debbie Hoerner, Kennie Jeager. 2nd Row: Left to Light: Debbie Laughlin, Debbie Shanahan, Randy Jeager, Steve De Hoet, Becky Riley, Peggy Delinger, Linda Chesney, Joann Shanahan, Jody Reisen. Bottom Row: Left to Right: Richard Jeager, John Hoerner, Tom Simpson, Joe Hoerner, Jimmy Waller, Keery Reisen, Dennis Delinger." The bottom reads, "This picture belongs to Dennis Delinger."
8183 RSC-JA-11A Photograph Black and white class photo of the Zwingle High School (Zwingle, Iowa) class of 1944. The page shows 6 students, the principle, and the superintendent and lists each person's name and position (is applicable). Those photographed are A. B. Alspach - superintendent, Mary McGovern - principal, Justin Laughlin - president, Grace Wirtz - vice president, Don Schwartz - sec. treasurer, Robert Kaiser, Robert Denlinger, and John Johnson. All the men are wearing suits, the two women (including the principal) are wearing collared shirts or dresses. The photos were taken and assembled at Mould Studio, Dubuque, Iowa. 
8184 RSC-JA-11B Photograph Copy of RSC-JA-11A. Black and white class photo of the Zwingle High School (Zwingle, Iowa) class of 1944. The page shows 6 students, the principle, and the superintendent and lists each person's name and position (is applicable). Those photographed are A. B. Alspach - superintendent, Mary McGovern - principal, Justin Laughlin - president, Grace Wirtz - vice president, Don Schwartz - sec. treasurer, Robert Kaiser, Robert Denlinger, and John Johnson. All the men are wearing suits, the two women (including the principal) are wearing collared shirts or dresses. The photos were taken and assembled at Mould Studio, Dubuque, Iowa. 
8185 RSC-JA-12 Photograph Black and White photo of a class (17 children and their teacher) posed on a cement set of stairs. The boys are wearing either overalls, suspenders, or a dress shirt. The girls are all in dresses - most of which are floral - with their hair curled and pinned back. The back lists their named: " Top Row: Left to Right: Herbert Hager, Charlain Cookley, Henry Schiffer, Vincent Hutchins, Roman Bonifas, Jackie Anglin, Leonard Ryan, Eldon Hager, Marie Lynch. Bottom Row: Left to Right: Mildred Hayes, Merlin Mahoney, Lucille Ryan, Richard McKenna, LeRoy Ellinger, Loras Ryan, Jinnie Hattery, Celine Anglin, Grace Wirtz." The back addition says, "Taken in about 1939."
8186 RSC-JA-13 Photograph Black and white photograph of twelve students from the Zwingle School, Johnson County, standing in a line behind their teacher, in front of a blackboard. On the blackboard is the alphabet, a paper showing the anatomy of the eye, and a few maps. The teacher is sitting at her desk with a handbell and several books on top. 
8187 RSC-JA-14 Announcement 1938 commencement announcement card from the Garryowen High School, Butler Township, Jackson County, Iowa. It explains that the event was held Sunday, June 5th, 1938, at 8am in the St. Patrick's Church. A smaller insert card has the name of one of the graduates, Ellen Marie Meehan, in gold, embossed text. 
8188 RSC-JA-15 Announcement 1942 commencement announcement card from the Garryowen High School, Butler Township, Jackson County, Iowa. It explains that the event was held Sunday, May 24th, 1942, at 8am in the Saint Patrick's Church. A smaller insert card has the name of one of the graduates, Theresa Jane Meehan, in gold, embossed text. 
8189 RSC-JA-16 Announcement 1946 commencement announcement booklet from the Holy Rosary High School, Prairie Springs Township, Jackson County, Iowa. A small insert card tucked inside the front cover has the name of the one of the graduates, Inez A. Donahue. The first page explains that the event was held Sunday, June 2nd, 1946, 8pm, in the Holy Rosary Church in LaMotte, Iowa. The second page lists the class roll, patron, motto, colors, and flower. The covers are white and the front has a small metallic sticker depicting two graduates. The booklet is bound with a gold ribbon. 
8190 RSC-JA-17 Booklet Commencement announcement for the Zwingle High School class of 1944 in Otter Creek Township, Jackson County, Iowa. Commencement was held Thursday, May 25th, at 8pm in the Community Hall. The booklet lists the class motto, colors, and flower. The class roll lists Don W. Schwartz, Robert P. Kaiser, Grace M. Wirtz, Robert C. Denlinger, John D. Johnson, Jr., and Justin Laughlin. The cover is white and has embossed detailing as well as two embossed soldiers in the center. It is bound by a red chord with a silver tassel. 
8191 RSC-JA-18 Program 1948 commencement exercises pamphlet for the Maquoketa High School, Maquoketa / South Fork townships, Jackson County. Commencement was held on Thursday, May 26th, at 8pm in the high school's auditorium. The program lists the order of events, each speaker, the board members, and the class list, including a special marker for veterans that were granted a diploma with the completion of the GEDT program. 
8192 RSC-JF-1 Book Jefferson County Board of Education Minutes, 1850-1852. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with thread. Volume 1. 
8193 RSC-JF-2 Book Jefferson County Board of Education Minutes, 1914-1949. Hardback, grey cover and spine, red corners, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 2. 
8194 RSC-JF-7 Book Jefferson County Board of Education Minuets and Financial Records, 1957-1958. Includes many interleafed documents. Hardback, grey cover and spine, red corners, bound with thread and fabric. Volume 7. 
8195 RSC-JF-8 Book Jefferson County Plat Book, 1909. Hardback, black cover, red leather spine and corners, bound with fabric and six staples. Volume 8. 
8196 RSC-JF-9 Book Jefferson County High School Normal Training Record, 1923-1948. Hardback, grey cover, no spine, black leather corners, bound with two metal binding posts. Volume 9. 
8197 RSC-JF-10 Book Jefferson County High School Normal Training record, Center Township, 1928-1945. Hardback, black cover, red leather spine and corners, originally bound with two metal binding posts, now bound with on one end with thick string. Volume 10. 
8198 RSC-JF-11 Book Jefferson County Teachers' Examination Record, 1881-1896. Hardback, black cover, brown leather spine and corners (spine is gone), bound with fabric and thread. Volume 11. 
8199 RSC-JF-12 Book Jefferson County Teachers' Examination Record, 1897-1911. Hardback, green cover, brown leather spine and corners, bound with thread and fabric. Volume 12. 
8200 RSC-JF-13 Book Jefferson County Teachers' Examination Record, 1907-1913. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 13. 
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