University of Northern Iowa

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1 1972.30.11 Diploma State diploma, June 5, 1890, for Carrie B. Hickman in Des Moines.
2 1986.4.307 Examination Rural 8th grade examination for the state of Iowa. May. 1920. 1 page. Subjects included were Arithmetic, Physiology, Grammar, Geography, Spelling, Writing, History, Civics, Reading, and Music. Certain subjects like Arithmetic, Civics, and History instructed to answer only ten, whereas Physiology and Reading instructed to answer only five. All questions in the remaining subjects were required.
3 1986.4.308 Examination Rural 8th grade examination instructions for the state of Iowa. May 5 and 6, 1921. 1 page. Topics included were penmanship, reading, civics, history, music, grammar, reading, spelling, physiology and hygiene, geography, and arithmetic.
4 1986.4.309 Examination Rural 8th grade examination for the state of Iowa. February 2 and 3, 1922. 1 page. Subjects included Geography, Civics, Grammar, Physiology, Music, History, Reading, Arithmetic, and Spelling. All subjects except spelling give the instruction "Answer any five."
5 1986.4.311 Examination Exam questions for reading, history, and didactics on lined notebook paper; stained. One-page handwritten, both sides. Undated. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection. Color: BK,WH 1986.4.311 (Examination) image
6 1986.4.322A Notes Page of handwritten notes titled "The Education Process by Bagley." Handwritten on lined, folded paper. Undated. Likely used by Aletha Jacobs Hutchison. 
7 1986.4.331 Essay Essay titled "The Teacher and the School by Colgrove: The Making of a Teacher." Handwritten on lines tablet paper. Undated. Discusses various topics in the life of a teacher. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection.
8 1986.4.369 Booklet "The Owen Year Book for the 1924-1925 School Year." This book was used by teachers to plan lessons for the year. 64 pages. White covers, bound with two staples. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection. Likely used while Aletha taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Also accessed as item 2020-FIC-112. 1986.4.369 (Booklet) image
9 1986.4.393 Bulletin Typewritten bulletin from E. Guy Greenawalt to teachers in a Pennsylvania elementary school: Program for Monday, Grades lll-Vl. Color: WH,BK
10 1988.33.101 Diploma "Diploma" for eight years of school, dated the fourth day of June. Awarded to Julius Funnemark. Color: WH,BK
11 1988.33.87 Certificate, attendance For being "Neither Absent Nor tardy", dated the 6th day of April 1918. Awarded to Alma Funnemark.
12 1988.33.90 Certificate, attendance. "DIPLOMA OF HONOR" for being "Neither Absent Nor Tardy", dated the 23rd day of November 1914. Awarded to Esther Funnemark. Color: WH,BK
13 1988.33.93 Diploma Eighth grade; dated the fourth day of June 1915. Awarded to Esther Funnemark. Color: WH,BK
14 1988.33.94 Diploma "DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION" dated the 22nd day of July 1917. Awarded to Esther Funnemark for graduating from a Bible instruction course at the Scandinavian Congressional Church in Wesley IA (Kossuth County). Color: WH,BK
15 1988.33.97 Certificate, attendance. "Diploma of Honor" for being "Neither Absent Nor tardy", dated the 11th day of February 1915. Awarded to Julius Funnemark. Color: WH,BK
16 1988.33.98 Diploma "Diploma, CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION", dated the 22nd day of July 1917. Awarded to Julius Funnemark for graduating from a Bible instruction course at the Scandinavian Congressional Church in Wesley, IA (Kossuth County). Color: WH,BK
17 1989.32.3 Diploma "Hudson High School", belonging to Edith A. Ehret, dated June 4, 1903. Color: WH,BK
18 1989.42.8 Diploma From "Floyd County Schools"; given to Emily Bannor on June 7, 1924. Color: WH,BK
19 1990.25 Invitation Invitation to the McKinley School. Piece of white paper folded with a yellow ribbon acting as binding. The covers are blank. The school was to open Nov 30th at 7:30pm, unknown date. 1990.25 (Invitation) image
20 1998.7.1 Diploma Diploma given to Marie Edmonds from the Public Schools of Pocahontas County on May 28, 1912. The diploma was given at Pocahontas and is signed by Lena M. Olson, a teacher, and the county superintendent of schools, Wallie P. Jensen. A gold seal with green and pink ribbon is in the front lower left corner. The top of the front of the diploma has "Iowa Common School Diploma" written on the stationery. On that stationery is a design of three women, one leaning and holding a harp, another holding a wreath and a camera, while the third is seated. On the ground at their feet are the tools of the artist, a globe, maks from the theatre and palm branches. Diploma is white in color while lettering is in black. "Mary E." is written on back lower left corner. Color: WH,BK,GD
21 2002.7.271 Photograph Ten people in costume. One man is in blackface and another man is in an offensive costume based upon stereotypes of the Latino community. Color: WH,BK
22 2002.7.273 Photograph Eight oval black and white photographs glued onto a matboard. Fred W. Cover, serving as the teacher, principals, or superintendent, is in the top center, all others are of students. 2002.7.273 (Photograph) image
23 2002.7.62 Memorandum, Notes "Notes on Lecture of Dr. Parkhurst by Emma Harvey (Student - Chicago) The Office of the Holy Spirit (Nine) Lecture I (two hours)." Nine pages of notes, both sides, in pen on looseleaf two-hole punched paper. At top right of each page they are numbered with roman numerals, and on the first page it is dated 1910. (a - i). 2002.7.62 (Memorandum, Notes) image
24 2005.5.1 Diploma Grammar school diploma for Norman Durham. Printed with name and date written in hand. Signed by the principal of Filmore School and the superintendent. Color: WH,BK
25 2005.5.2 Diploma Degree for Minnie Durham in the Palmer method of business Writing. Signed by the author. Color: WH,BK
26 2005.5.30 Diploma Grammar School diploma for Minnie Durham. Fillmore School, Cedar Rapids. Printed with name, date, and school. Written by hand. Signed by Principal and Superintendent. Color: WH,BK
27 2012.4.1 Diploma Diploma awarded to LeRoy Kramer on June 1, 1920, by Black Hawk County Public Schools, Waterloo, Iowa. Signed by County Superintendent of Schools H. C. Moeller. County Superintendent of Schools seal on lower left side. Small strips of red, white & blue ribbon are attached to the lower part of the seal. Color: CR, BL
28 2012.4.2 Certificate, attendance "Diploma of Honor" for 16 months of perfect attendance awarded on May 16, 1914 to Harry Schmidt. Student of No. 5 School District, Bennington Township, Black Hawk County Iowa. Color: CR, BL
29 2016-1-36 Register Teachers Classification Register. Copyright 1884, by W. M. Welch. Includes students' names, grades, ages, and the teacher for each term. 1886-1895. No cover, bound with thread and three staples. Unknown county. 
30 2016-1-42 Ledger School financial ledger, 1874-1923. Includes teacher's salaries and work done on the schoolhouses. No covers or spine, bound with thread. Unknown county. 
31 2020-FIC-112 Booklet "The Owen Year Book for the 1924-1925 School Year." This book was used by teachers to plan lessons for the year. 64 pages. White covers, bound with two staples.  Also accessioned as item 1986.4.369, part of the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison Collection and likely used while Aletha taught at Hummelstown High School in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. 
32 2020-FIC-206 Photograph Black and white photo of twenty teachers from Springfield Township, unknown county, Ohio, 1904. The photo is mounted on matboard. 
33 2020-FIC-255 Diploma Diploma awarded to Esther Fonnermark from the Wesley Public Schools, Kossuth County, IA for her completion of High School on May 16, 1919
34 2021-1-349 Certificate The Palmer Method of Business Writing Teacher's Certificate "This Certifies that Sylvia Jane Brockschink has completed the prescribed course in THE PALMER METHOD of Muscular Movement Business Writing in a satisfactory manner and is thoroughly qualified to execute and teach successfully this system of Busniess Penmanship In Testimony Whereof this AWARD is given at Chicago, Ill. August 19, 1937." Board of Awards: S.W. Palmer, C.J. Newcomb, A.A. Davis. 
35 2021-FIC-154 Notes Notes from a reading course, dated April 20, 1922. Written in pencil on lined paper.
36 2021-FIC-155 Notes Notes from an English class, dated March 1925. Written on two pieces of lined paper.
37 2021-FIC-177 Poem Poem titled "The Passing of the Back House," by James Whitcomb Riley. Typewritten and handwritten on folded, lined paper. Undated.
38 2021-FIC-186 Notes Series of questions for a hygiene examination. Handwritten on lined paper. Undated. From the Aletha Jacobs Hutchison collection.
39 RSC-FIC-1 Paper "Literary Gem, Vol. 1 No. 2, Thursday, Nov. 29." 2 pages of a school paper created by students. Handwritten in blue ink. Includes short works from several people. One section titled "Youth's Department" features the signature L. Edgeson, Normandie, Nov. 19th, 1849.
40 RSC-FIC-10 Photograph Black and white photo of thirty children and their teacher posed in front of an American flag hung on the side of their schoolhouse. The boys are all in suits with bowties and the girls are all in formal dresses. Taken circa 1895, unknown location. The back of the photo says "Bob Denlinger." Possibly related to the Denlinger family of the Zwingle school in Zwingle Iowa, Jackson County, in the 1940s and 1960s. 
41 RSC-FIC-21 Book 1924 teacher's record book for several subjects, roughly 16 students per class. "The Teacher's Improved Class Book." Hardback, red cover. Unknown state. 
42 RSC-FIC-22 Book Teacher's class record book. "The Teacher's Improved Class Book." Hardback, black cover. Has " Mr. Sando, 1920, M. W. H. S." written on the 2nd to last page, and "Mr. Yoder, Junietta College, Huntington, Penn." on the last page.
43 RSC-FIC-23 Book 1923-1924 teachers class record book for several subjects. Teacher was Florence E. Hadley. Hardback, black cover. Unknown state. 
44 RSC-FIC-24 Book Teacher's class record book, 1926-1926. "Class Record Book, Hadsell." Hardback, green cover. Teacher was Florence E. Hadley. "827 Briar Ave." is written on the last page. 
45 RSC-FIC-25 Book 1902 teacher's class record book for several subjects and roughly 40 students. Hardback, black cover. "The Teacher's Improved Class Book." The teacher was E. H. Baker. Unknown state. 
46 RSC-FIC-28 Card Merit card for Mary Simpson from her teacher, J. C. S.  The paper is blue and has an illustration of a Native American beside a tree stump waving to a coming train. To the left of the photo its reads, "Let order o'er you time preside, And method all your business guide." The right-side reads, "Barly begin and end your toil; Nor let great tasks your hands embroil."
47 RSC-FIC-29 Card Merit card for Mary Simpson from her teacher, J. C. Swing. The front has a pink decorative border on the left and right sides and an illustration of a woman in a pink dress reading with two children on a green hill. All coloring was done post printing and often goes outside the image's lines. The back reads, "Head of class No. 2 4 times."
48 RSC-FIC-30 Card Merit card for Harriet Simpson from the teacher, L. G. Swing. The card has a thin, blue border, floral designs, and a heart in the center around the words "Up in the morning early, By daylight's earliest ray, With our books prepared to study The lessons of the day." In the floral design, the flower are colored red and the vines green, but all coloring was done post printing and loosely follows the lines of the illustration. 
49 RSC-FIC-31 Card Merit card for Louis Wareham from the teacher, M. J. Blackword. The very bottom of the card reads "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1871 by Gibson & Co. in the Office of the Librarian of Congress." The card is decorated with purple ink, an illustration of a child holding a flower on either side, and an illustration of a girl sitting against a tree looking at a farm in the center. 
50 RSC-FIC-32 Card Merit card for Harriet Simpson from the teacher, Letty A. Elrod. The left side features an illustration a woman holding a sword and a scale. The right shows a barefoot woman with arm bands and a feathered headdress. Under this is "Cayudutta, Drawn & Engraved." The center has a smaller illustration of a someone in a crown talking with someone sitting in a cloud as well as a poem that reads, "Mid all life's scenes, 'mid weal and woe. Mid days of mirth and sadness, Where'er thy wandering footsteps go. Oh! think how transcient here below, Thy sorrow or thy gladness." All illustrations were colored with red and green post-printing and do not follow the lines. Possibly from New York.