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	Cat. #	Name	Description
37501	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.
37502	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.
37503	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.
37504	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.
37505	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.
37506	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.
37507	RSC-Iowa-19	Photograph	Photograph of 17 students in front of school house. Photograph was taken in winter. Iowa, specific location unknown.
37508	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.
37509	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.
37510	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.
37511	RSC-Iowa-23	Photograph	Fred W. Cover in upper left corner behind 35 students. Brick wall in background. Iowa, specific location unknown.
37512	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.
37513	RSC-JA-1	Certificate	"State of Iowa High School Admission Certificate", County of Jackson, certifiacte for Mary Ryan, June 12, 1913.
37514	RSC-JA-2	Pupil Award	"Zwingle Public School, Commando Award", an Award for Gym class.
37515	RSC-JA-3	Certificate	"Certifiacte of Promotion" for Dennis Denlinger from Zwingle School in the State of Iowa 8th of May 1964.
37516	RSC-JA-4	High School Diploma	"Zwingle High School", High school diploma for Grace M. Wirtz, given ar Zwingle, Iowa, 26th of May 1944.
37517	RSC-JA-4	Certificate	"Iowa High School Admission Certificate" for Grace Wirtz, Given at Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, 11th of June 1940.
37518	RSC-JA-5	Diploma	"Jackson County Public Schools", Diploma for graduation from Elementary School, Given at Maquoketa, Iowa, June 11th, 1940.
37519	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.
37520	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.
37521	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."
37522	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."
37523	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."
37524	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.
37525	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.
37526	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."
37527	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.
37528	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.
37529	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.
37530	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.
37531	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.
37532	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.
37533	RSC-JF-1	Book	Jefferson County Board of Education Minutes, 1850-1852. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with thread. Volume 1.
37534	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.
37535	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.
37536	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.
37537	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.
37538	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.
37539	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.
37540	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.
37541	RSC-JF-13	Book	Jefferson County Teachers' Examination Record, 1907-1913. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 13.
37542	RSC-JF-14	Book	Jefferson County Record of Teachers' Certificates, 1931-1974. Removed items are in RSC Removed Items Box 1, 155-B8-19. Hardback, black cover and spine (taped), red leather corners, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 14.
37543	RSC-JF-16	Book	Jefferson County Eighth Grade Examination Records, 1912-1936. Removed items are in RSC Removed Items Box 1, 155-B8-19. Hardback, red leather cover and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 16.
37544	RSC-JF-23	Book	Jefferson County, Buchanan Township Board of Education Minutes and Financial Records 1945-1951. Hardback, brown cover, red spine, bound with thread. Volume 23.
37545	RSC-JF-37	Book	Jefferson County District Board of Education Minutes and Financial Records, 1866-1929. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with thread and fabric, 407 pages. Volume 37.
37546	RSC-JF-42	Book	Jefferson County District Board of Education Minutes and Financial Records, Penn Township #6, 1845-1956. Hardback, red leather cover, no spine, bound with fabric and thread, 232 pages. Volume 42.
37547	RSC-JF-53	Book	Jefferson County District Board of Education Minutes and Financial Records, Walnut Township #1, 1896-1904. Hardback, brown cover and spine, bound with thread. Volume 53.
37548	RSC-JF-56	Book	Jefferson County District Board of Education Financial Records, Center Township #5 Clay Hill Independant, 1918-1936. Includes two loose leaf blue 1936 checks. Hardback, grey cover, black spine, bound with thread. Volume 56.
37549	RSC-JF-62	Book	Jefferson County Teachers' Report to the Superintendent, 1956-1957. Softback, red cover, brown spine, bound with thread and fabric. Volume 62.
37550	RSC-JH-2	Map	Laminated 1948 map of Johnson County, IA. Notes added in 1976 in red ink. The map shows townships, cities, and other features. Grid added in red ink shows school district boundaries. Notes added in red ink show the names of individual schools. Used in school district reorganization and consolidation.
37551	RSC-JH-3	Map	Laminated map of Johnson County, 1967. School districts and their boundaries printed in pink overlay over original transportation map. Likely used in school reorganization and consolidation efforts.
37552	RSC-JH-4	Photograph	Black and white photo of the Stone Academy in Solon, Iowa with an American flag flying in front of it. The three windows on the side are covered with white wood. The Stone Academy was established in 1842. This photo was taken by William Huebener circa 2006 for the Iowa State Fair.
37553	RSC-JO-1	Book	Annual Report from Jones County, IA 1888-1905 Assortment of materials interleated with the book.
37554	RSC-JO-2	Book	Annual Report Jones County, IA 1925-1934 Assortment of materials interleated with the book.
37555	RSC-JO-3	Book	Annual Report Jones County, IA 1935-1949 Assortment of materials interleated with the book.
37556	RSC-JO-4	Book	Jones County Board of Education minute book, 1972-1975. Contains information on hiring, county-level expenses, and cross-county collaboration on education. Particular focus on special education and work-study programs. Multiple items either glued into the book or secured using the minute book's metal hinge system. Interleaved items range from adopted budgets to letters from officials. In the front of the minute book is correspondence on documenting complience with the 1965 Civil Rights Act in relation to school milk programs. 131 total pages, numbered 629-760.
37557	RSC-JO-5	Book	Jones County Board of Education minute book, 1911-1947. Content covers financial decisions, textbook adoption, consolidation, and other county level education business. Items interleaved in book, some are glued in. A few items are of particular note: textbook lists from the 1920s and 1940s, a 'resolution of respect'/eulogy note from the board, and a notice about a meeting to determine whether to pay tuition for some students to attend another county's school to avoid crossing a stream.
37558	RSC-JO-6	Map	Laminated copy of a Jones County map, 1915. Shows school district boundaries and some names. Notes added in red ink, likely in the 1970s-1980s based on other maps from same donation. On the back is an updated 1926 map of Castle Grove Township showing the new boundaries. Used in school district reorganization and consolidation.
37559	RSC-JO-7	Map	Laminated map of Jones County school districts, undated. Various districts are labelled and shaded in different colors. A handwritten note at the bottom reads "Exhibit B." Likely made in the 1970s-1980s based on other maps in the same donation. Used in school reorganization and consolidation efforts.
37560	RSC-JS-9	Book	JasperCounty Superintendents' Record, Financial Records & Institute Funds, 1890-1920. Hardback, brown leather covers, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 9.
37561	RSC-JS-10	Book	Jasper County Superintendent's Record, Textbook, Account Ledger, 1936-1946. Hardback, brown corduroy cover, red leather spine and corners, bound with thread and fabric. Volume 10.
37562	RSC-JS-12	Book	Jasper County High School Normal Training Record, 1884-1921. Includes a looseleaf photo of superintendent H. E. Deater of Clarinda, Iowa. Hardback, brown cover, brown leather spine and corners, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 12.
37563	RSC-JS-13	Book	Jasper County High School Normal Training Record, 1937-1946. Hardback, tan cover and spine. Volume 13.
37564	RSC-JS-16	Book	Jasper County Teachers' Examination Record, 1881-1893. Hardback, green cover, red and brown spine and corners, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 16.
37565	RSC-JS-17	Book	Jasper County Teachers' Examination Record, 1893-1905. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 17.
37566	RSC-JS-19	Book	Jasper County Teachers' Examination Record, 1913-1945. Hardback, grey cover, brown leather corners, no spine, bound with two metal binding posts. Volume 19.
37567	RSC-JS-22	Book	Jasper County Teachers' Examination Record, 1869-1881. Hardback, green covers and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 22.
37568	RSC-JS-23	Book	Jasper County Record of Teachers' Certificates, 1904-1908. Hardback, brown and red leather cover and spine, bound with thread and fabric. Volume 23.
37569	RSC-JS-45	Book	Jasper County Teacher Training Exam Grade Book, 1886-1898. Hardback, brown leather cover and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 45.
37570	RSC-JS-104	Book	Jasper County Teachers' Report to the Superintendent, 1931-1932. Hardback, green cover and spine, bound with fabric and thread. Volume 104.
37571	RSC-Kansas-1	Certificate	Teachers certificate given to James A. Treheavre (?) certifying him to teach first grade in Marion County, Kansas. Issued on October 26, 1872.
37572	RSC-Kansas-2	Photograph	Schoolhouse near Strong City, Kansas. This image was included in the letter to Virginia (RSC-Kansas-5-A and RSC-Kansas-5-B) along with other images (RSC-Kansas-3 and RSC-Kansas-4).
37573	RSC-Kansas-3	Photograph	Schoolhouse near Strong City, Kansas. This image was included in the letter to Virginia (RSC-Kansas-5-A and RSC-Kansas-5-B) along with other images (RSC-Kansas-2 and RSC-Kansas-4).
37574	RSC-Kansas-4	Photograph	Schoolhouse near Strong City, Kansas. This image was included in the letter to Virginia (RSC-Kansas-5-A and RSC-Kansas-5-B) along with other images (RSC-Kansas-2 and RSC-Kansas-3).
37575	RSC-Kansas-5-A	Photograph	This image of a schoolhouse near Strong City, Kansas was glued on the first part of the letter to Virginia. RSC-Kansas-5-B is the second part of the letter. This letter included other images (RSC-Kansas-2, RSC-Kansas-3, and RSC-Kansas-4).
37576	RSC-Kansas-5-B	Card	This is the continuation of the letter from RSC-Kansas-5-A. The other side of the letter includes information about the schoolhouses near Stong City, Kansas. This letter included other images (RSC-Kansas-2, RSC-Kansas-3, and RSC-Kansas-4).
37577	RSC-Kansas-6	Photograph	Color photo of the Lower Fox Creek (District #14) limestone school, located on the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Strong City, Kansas. The photo, taken by Jayme Owens, shows the school sitting among golden colored tall grasses with a tall bare tree to the right. The sky can be seen through its three side windows. The photo earned second place at the 2006 Iowa State Fair. This school, built in 1882, is preserved as a national historic landmark by the National Park Service. It was open as school from 1884-1930, when it was then used either as a bunkhouse or to store hay. While it was open, attendance ranged from 3 to 19 students and served eight grade levels. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and bought by the National Park Service in 1996 as part of the prairie reserve.
37578	RSC-Kentucky-1	Certificate	(White) Teachers Certificate issued to A.B. Graham in 1886 to teach for two years in Pulaski County, Kentucky Common Schools.
37579	RSC-Kentucky-2	Certificate	The Common Schools of Kentucky Diploma for Lutitia Cook issued in 1906. Gradated from the Common School in Lineoln County.
37580	RSC-Kentucky-3	Card	Handmade merit card given to Paulina Burkhardt of District No. 53, Cedar Run, Greenup County, Kentucky, on Oct. 21, 1870. The teacher was William M. Wills. The card is a small piece of lined paper with a handmade decorative border. All info is in black ink. It reads: "This is to certify that Paulina Burkhardt does stand head of the 1st class spelling also Good behavior in school correct recitation Punctual attendance and merits esteem. Given under my hand Oct 21st, 1870, public School District No. 53, Cedar Run Greenup Co. Ky."
37581	RSC-KO-1	Map	Keokuk County School Districts, September 1, 1966.
37582	RSC-KO-2	Map	Keokuk County School Districts, September 1, 1966.
37583	RSC-KO-3	Certificate, Spelling	Red booklet marked "Certificate of Award" on the front in gold, embossed letters. Inside is a paper that says "Keokuk County" across the top. "This Certifies That Mary Ellen Shanafelt, A Pupil of No. 4, Plank Township, Keokuk County Public Schools, is awarded this Certificate for Excellence in Spelling, having achieved One Hundred Perfect Spelling Lessons, as shown by the attainment of Five Perfect Spelling Certificates. Given at Sigourney, Iowa, this 7th day of Oct. 1931." Signed by the County Superintendent of Schools, Harry S. McVicker, and the teacher, Mildred Croon. The certificate is stamped on the lower left corner with the County Superintendent of Schools's official green seal. The paper is decorated on the top left with a red cardinal on a green branch.
37584	RSC-KO-4	Certificate, Attendance	Green booklet with "Certificate of Award: Perfect Attendance" on the front in embossed gold letters. Inside, an attached piece of paper reads, "Certificate of Award. This Certifies That Margery Shanafelt, A Pupil of the Public Schools of Keokuk County, Iowa, is awarded this Certificate for Punctual and Regular Attendance, having received Eight Monthly Certificates for Perfect Attendance and therefore merits this Testimonial. Given at Sigourney, Iowa, this seventh day of October, 1931. Thornyhill School District No. 4, Plank Township." Signed by Harry S. McVicker, County Superintendent of Schools, and the teacher, Mildred Coon. It is stamped on the lower left corner by the County Superintendent of School's official blue seal. The page is decorated at the top left by a blue bird on a tree branch with pink flowers.
37585	RSC-KO-5	Certificate, Attendance	Green booklet with "Certificate of Award: Perfect Attendance" on the front in embossed gold letters. Inside, an attached piece of paper reads, "Certificate of Award. This Certifies That Mary Ellen Shanafelt, A Pupil of the Public Schools of Keokuk County, Iowa, is awarded this Certificate for Punctual and Regular Attendance, having received Eight Monthly Certificates for Perfect Attendance and therefore merits this Testimonial. Given at Sigourney, Iowa, this seventh day of October, 1931. Thorny Hill School District No. 4, Plank Township." Signed by Harry S. McVicker, County Superintendent of Schools, and the teacher, Mildred Coon. It is stamped on the lower left corner by the County Superintendent of School's official blue seal. The page is decorated at the top left by a blue bird on a tree branch with pink flowers.
37586	RSC-KO-6	Photograph	Black and white photo of 5 women outside of a brick schoolhouse. A plaque above the school's door reads "District No. 1 A.D. 1889.' The women are standing behind a white fence, near a seesaw and other play equipment. They're wearing long coats, scarves. One woman has cat-eye style glasses, and another is wearing saddle shoes. The photo has decorative wavy edges. The back has a stamped address for Iowa State Teachers College professor, Mary Ellen Dreier (née Shanafelt). She lived across from Seerley Hall around the 1950's and had attended rural schools around Sigourney, IA growing up.
37587	RSC-KO-7	Photograph	Black and white photo of a group of 11 children in front of a schoolhouse. The children are dressed in coats, hats, boots, and mittens standing on the snowy yard. The school is white, has a bell tower affixed to the roof, and cement steps with 2 simple railings for the front door. the photo has decorative wavy edges. The back has a stamped address for Iowa State Teachers College professor, Mary Ellen Dreier (née Shanafelt). She lived across from Seerley Hall around the 1950's and had attended rural schools around Sigourney, IA growing up.
37588	RSC-KO-8	Photograph	Black and white photo of a group of women in front of a schoolhouse. The school has 2 doors on the front of the building, 1 on either side, with an awning and a small cement stairwell for both. The words "Stout School" is affixed above the 2 center windows. The women are dressed in long coats and head scarves. They're turned away from the camera, looking at the school. The photo has decorative wavy edges. The back has a stamped address for Iowa State Teachers College professor, Mary Ellen Dreier (née Shanafelt). She lived across from Seerley Hall around the 1950's and had attended rural schools around Sigourney, IA growing up.
37589	RSC-KO-9	Photograph	Photograph of three men and seven women, portrait style. Fred Cover is second from the right in the back row. The three men are standing together in the center of the back row. "Argan Bright Studio, What Cheer, Iowa" in silver on the bottom right.
37590	RSC-KO-10	Photograph	Ten people in one line, according to height, shortest left to right. Fred W. Cover sixth from the left. Mounted on a black mat. Studio name, which is Argan Bright, What Cheer, Iowa (Keokuk County), in lower right corner in silver.
37591	RSC-KO-11	Certificate	"Teachers' First Class Certificate" for Jno S. Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the county superintendent, J. A. Lowe, on Sept. 30, 1871, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. Includes examination scores.
37592	RSC-KO-12	Certificate	"Teacher's First Class Certificate" for John Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the county superintendent, C. H. McGrew, on Sept. 1, 1882, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The certificate shows he did not take the teachers examination.
37593	RSC-KO-13	Certificate	"Teacher's First Class Certificate" for John S. Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the county superintendent, C. H. McGrew, on August 24, 1883, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The certificate shows he did not take the teachers examination. The back features a handwritten note from other county superintendents endorsing Mr. Bland.
37594	RSC-KO-14	Certificate	"Teacher's First Class Certificate" for Mr. John S. Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the county superintendent, H. D. Todd, on Sept. 1, 1877, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The certificate shows he was only graded on a few subjects in the teacher's examination.
37595	RSC-KO-15	Certificate	"Teacher's First Class Certificate" for J. S. Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the County Superintendent of Common Schools, F. J. Hasty, on November 9, 1872, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The certificate shows he did not take the teachers examination. Includes his examination scores.
37596	RSC-KO-16	Certificate	"Teacher's First Class Certificate" for Mr. John S. Bland. Good for nine months. Signed by the County Superintendent of Common Schools, H. D. Todd, on October 23, 1876, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. Includes his exam scores.
37597	RSC-KO-17	Certificate	"Teacher's First Class Certificate" for Mr. John S. Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the County Superintendent of Common Schools, H. D. Todd, on October 31, 1874, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. Includes his examination scores.
37598	RSC-KO-18	Certificate	"Teacher's Certificate" for John Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the County Superintendent of Common Schools, H. J. Kane, on April 24, 1869, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The paper is glued to a thicker backing paper for support.
37599	RSC-KO-19	Certificate	"Teacher's Certificate" for John S. Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the County Superintendent of Common Schools, J. A. Lowe, on July 30th, 1870, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The paper is glued to a thicker backing paper for support.
37600	RSC-KO-20	Certificate	"Teacher's Certificate" for John Bland. Good for one year. Signed by the County Superintendent of Common Schools, A. J. Kane, on March 28, 1868, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The paper is glued to a thicker backing paper for support.