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38201 | RSC-Ohio-176 | Contract | 1833 handwritten agreement between teacher James Kerr and the householders of No. 4 school district in Baughman township, Ohio. The contract explains that Kerr will teach an English school for the term of four months, starting on the first Monday of December 1833. The agreed upon wage was $1.75 per student. Signed on November 15th, 1833, by several members of the board including William and Margaret Edgar, John Baughman, John Schilling, Daniel Walter, and James Marshall. | |
38202 | RSC-Ohio-177 | Note | Handwritten letter on a slip of paper about examining a school and teacher. "Baughman March 8th 1834. Having convien'd at the School house for examining the school taught by James Kerr and we find the scholars to be well taught and the employers to be well satisfied and the teacher to be of a good character as teacher." Signed by three directors: William Edgar, John Baughman, and John Shilling. | |
38203 | RSC-Ohio-178 | Contract | 1833 handwritten teacher's contract for an English school in Ohio. It reads: "Marietta, February 26th 1833. To patrons of common school in the town of Marietta. The undersigned proposes to teach a common English school in district school house No. 2 of said town, for the term of one quarter, to commence on the 18th of March next. He returns the warmest thanks for the liberal patronage, which he has heretofore received. Terms of Tuition: For those studying Spelling, Reading, & Writing or either of those branches $2.00 per qr. For those studying Arithmetick, English Grammar & Geography or either of those branches $2.50 per qr. All scholars chargeable from this time of entering school, unless in case of sickness." Signed, John H. Gilmore. | |
38204 | RSC-Ohio-179 | Hymn | Two handwritten hymns. The left column has the original hymns in a different language (Ojibwe?), the right column has the English translations. The top hymn is titled "Hymn. [illegible] Mr. W. Coy", the bottom one is titled "Hymn - Mr. Meeker." This paper was included with several others dating to 1833-1839 from Ohio discussing an English school. The back has a prayer transcribed by John Dugard. Below are the translations, "//" is used in place of line breaks. Hymn 1: "Jesus has died // To prevent us from descending beneath // Jesus has been merciful // I thank you my father God. // Jesus I will constantly love, // Constantly, all he directs me // Entirely all I will do. // I desire to be holy like Jesus was // To Jesus I continually pray. // I think of him constantly. // When I sleep he takes care of me // When I am awake he takes care of me. // If I die he will take me // Above to that happy place // Continually I’ll remain with Jesus to whom I go, // No more forever will I grieve." Hymn 2: "I love the Great Spirit // Great and righteous is he // I wish to listen to him also // I wish to obey him also. // God has helped me // He has had mercy on me // He has always taken care of me // By and by I hope above he will take me. // God sees me // He knows all that I do // He hears all that I say, // He knows all my secret thoughts. // My father, my heart is wickedly inclin’d // Wickedness I have committed, // If thou shall refuse to help me // Beneath I must go. // See the Indians, also // Help to be much engaged in religion // See those who obey thee // Above thro’ mercy receive them." Prayer on the back: "O Son of God perfect in all thy ways // In whom all righteousness dwells // Thou bestower of such infinite mercies // On mankind. // O Son of God give us such a portion // Of Thy grace as may cause us to conform // To Thy Image and dwell with Thee // Thou bestower of such infinite mercies // On mankind. // O Son of God our blessed Savior. // Let us love thee and thee only with // All our hearts // Thou bestower of such infinite mercies, // On mankind. // O Son of God let us sing praises // Unto thee and bow before thee our // Blessed Savior // Thou bestower of such infinite mercies // On mankind." "This is not verbatim, but the sense as near as I can get it. - John Dugard" | |
38205 | RSC-Ohio-180 | Contract | Handwritten contract between teacher James W. Kerr and the board of directors for the No. 7 school, Chippewa Township, Ohio stating that Kerr will teach an English school for the term of three months starting Nov. 18th, 1839 for the salary of twenty dollars per month. It reads: "This agreement made and concluded this 8th day of November A.D. 1839. By and between James W. Kerr of the first part, and the school directors of the seventh school district in Chippewa township of the second part. 1st. James W. Kerr does agree to teach an English School in said district for the term of three months commencing on the eighteenth day of Nov. 1839. And he further agrees or pledges himself to keep lawful and customary hours reserving every other Saturday to himself; and to use his best endeavors to facilitate the improvement of the pupils committed to his care. 2nd. And we the undersigned directors do agree to pay said Kerr Twenty dollars per month, at the expiration of the above term, and to furnish a good school room and good fuel and [section is crossed out - cause the scholars to make the fires every morning during school and] comply with the above terms. The said Kerr does agree to teach three months [section is crossed out - according to the school law] 26 days to the month." Signed by directors John N. Reynolds and Thos Richey. | |
38206 | RSC-Ohio-181 | Letter | Notification of failure to earn a teacher's certificate for Emil E. Albright of Fredericktown, Pickaway County, Ohio. Given on Feb. 14, 1910, at Circleville, Ohio. It gives the student's exam scores, states that Albright failed to earn the necessary grade, and lists exam grade requirements for earning elementary, high school, and professional certificates. | |
38207 | RSC-Ohio-182 | Card | 1951-1952 report card for Jean Glass, grade 12B, from the Piqua High School, Piqua, Ohio. The classes listed are American Literature 11B, American history 11B, Civics, Biology 10B, Health, and Choir. The back is signed by both parents and has the printed signature of superintendent C. M. Sims. | |
38208 | RSC-Ohio-183 | Card | 1912-1913 folded report card for Alta Kizer, 12th grade, from the Saint Paris high school in Ohio. The teacher was Agnes Atkinson. The back is signed by the superintendent, Jas H. Fortney. The subjects graded included attendance, punctuality, German, agriculture, geometry, English, history, physics, rhetorical, deportment, as well as the class rank. | |
38209 | RSC-Ohio-184 | Card | Promotion card for Lillian Albucht from the Garfield School in Cincinatti, Ohio. Promoted from A class, 8th grade to B class, 1st years, high school. Signed by the teacher,"Onr." Patton, and the principal, J. H. Locke. Signed on June 21, 1901. | |
38210 | RSC-Ohio-185 | Card | 1913 report card for Persis Johnson from Troy Public Schools for the first semester. Signed by a parent, Brooks Johnson, and the teacher, Emma K. Pehaible. The superintendent was Charles W. Cookson. The graded subjects included spelling, music, arithmetic, English grammar, language, and U. S. history. | |
38211 | RSC-Ohio-186 | Card | 1913 report card for Persis Johnson, seventh grade "a", from Troy Public Schools for the second semester. Signed by a parent, Brooks Johnson, and the teacher, Docia C. Byrkett. The superintendent was Charles W. Cookson. The graded subjects included reading, domestic science, spelling, music, rhetoricals, arithmetic, physiology, mental arithmetic, English grammar, geography, and U. S. history. | |
38212 | RSC-Ohio-187 | Card | 1912-1913 report card for Persis Johnson, seventh grade "B", from Troy Public Schools for the first semester. Signed by a parent, Brooks Johnson, and the teacher, Docia C. Byrkett. The superintendent was Charles W. Cookson. The graded subjects included spelling, music, rhetoricals, arithmetic, physiology, mental arithmetic, English grammar, geography, and U. S. history. | |
38213 | RSC-Ohio-188 | Booklet | Report card booklet for Doris Benedict, freshman. Dated September 5th, 1900 - May 25th, 1901. It is signed by her father, Mr. Joshua Swickard, the teacher, Helen M. Clarke, and the superintendent, E. V. Bowers. Softback, green cover with an illustration of the American flag in the center, bound with two staples. Printed by A. L. Nichols Pub. Co., Columbus, Ohio. Graded subjects included deportment, English, Latin, algebra, botany, and phys. geography. | |
38214 | RSC-Ohio-188 | Booklet | Report card booklet for Doris Benedict, freshman. Dated September 5th, 1900 - May 25th, 1901. It is signed by her father, Mr. Joshua Swickard, the teacher, Helen M. Clarke, and the superintendent, E. V. Bowers. Softback, green cover with an illustration of the American flag in the center, bound with two staples. Printed by A. L. Nichols Pub. Co., Columbus, Ohio. Graded subjects included deportment, English, Latin, algebra, botany, and phys. geography. | |
38215 | RSC-Ohio-189 | Card | 1937-1938 report card for Elaine Chapman of the Medary Avenue school (elementary), Columbus, Ohio. It is signed by a parent, Mrs. E. M. Chapman, two teachers, Adele Miller and Eva Collins, the principal, Anne D. Judd, and the superintendent, G. E. Roudebush. | |
38216 | RSC-Ohio-190 | Card | 1951-1952 Progress Report card for Stefen Chapman, grade 4B, from of the Medary Ave school in Columbus, Ohio. The teacher was Mary Bayes, principal was Helen C. Kennedy, and superintendent was N. G. Fawcett. It is yellow, has a thin black border, and is folded in half to form a little booklet. | |
38217 | RSC-Ohio-191 | Program | Program for "Patches of 1928," an event put on by the Girl's Physical Education Department of Greenville High School, Ohio. It lists each act, each student involved and their role, the musicians, and several other contributors. All text was printed in green ink. | |
38218 | RSC-Ohio-192 | Card | 1915-1916 report card for Opal Ault, grade 7, semester 1, from the Convoy Public Schools, Convoy, Ohio. The teacher was E. H. Etter and the superintendent was W. F. Henney. The subjects graded include reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, English, grammar, geography, U. S. history, physiology, drawing, agriculture, music, and rhetorical. The average grade was 96%. | |
38219 | RSC-Ohio-193 | Card | Report card for Jean Rinehart, grade 3B, from Struthers High School, Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio. The graded subjects include algebra, English, French, geometry, history, and Latin. She was #1 in her class for all reported semesters but one. | |
38220 | RSC-Ohio-194 | Postcard | Blank postcard. The front has a black and white photo of the Parker's Academy near New Richmond, Ohio. This was the school General Ulysses S. Grant attended. The photo shows a brick schoolhouse (possibly painted white?) with a bell tower in the center and four open windows on either side of the doorway. The trees are bare and the ground has a little snow. The back has no message, but does have a stamp of "Kraemer Art, Cincinatti" in the upper right-hand corner. | |
38221 | RSC-Ohio-195 | Card | 1943-1944 report card for Karen Bauer, grade 8, in the Ely school, Elyria Public Schools, Ohio. The teacher was C. Hartman. The Pledge of Allegiance is printed at the top of the back, with two American flag icons. | |
38222 | RSC-Ohio-196 | Card | 1912-1913 report card for Ione Mizer, grade 4, district 3, unknown school. The teacher was Jessie Mae Mizer. The back of the card has a section for promotion. Published by The National Printing Co. Inc., Painesville, Ohio. | |
38223 | RSC-Ohio-197 | Report | 1854 teacher's report for subdistrict No. 4, Poland township, Mahoning County, Ohio. The teacher was Sarah Jane Cook. The report is for the August - September term and lists info about the school, student body, and subjects taught. It also lists the teacher's salary - $8 per month, or $16 for the full term. | |
38224 | RSC-Ohio-198 | Photograph | 1895 black and white photo of fourteen women and one man from the Avon School, Cincinatti, Ohio, posed in front of a brick building. The back reads: "Laura Hibbard, 2 The Seville, 3335 Burnet Avenue." These are presumably the teachers of the school. First row left to right: Edith Shobrook, Ida McKibben, Sarah Peacock, Daisy Stromstadt, Blanche Acomb, Laura Hibbard (ret. 1938), Emma Howard. Second row left to right: Catherine Reams, Kittie Storch, Eleanor Roberts, Rebecca Snyder (in Avon lab 1892-1939, gone 1940), Elizabeth Starr, Henrietta Ahlenstorf, Melanie Schute (11/12-1922), Mr. A. B. Johnson (1855-1902). | |
38225 | RSC-Ohio-199 | Photograph | Black and white photo of a class from the Crossroads School, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, May 1, 1896. The photo shows forty-two children, many barefoot, and their teacher in front of a brick building. | |
38226 | RSC-Ohio-200 | Photograph | Black and white photograph of a class from the Crossroads School, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. 1890's. The caption on the back reads "Tuscarawas Village (incl. 3 year high school)." The photo shows approximately fifty-three children with their teacher, posed in front of a brick building. | |
38227 | RSC-Ohio-201 | Photograph | Black and white photograph of a class from the Crossroads School, Crossroads, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Mar. 7th, 1892. The photo shows thirty-three students with their teacher posed in front of a brick building. A small caption at the bottom explains that the teacher was Harry B. Grimm and lists the student's names. | |
38228 | RSC-Ohio-202 | Photograph | 1895 black and white photo from the Avon school, Cincinatti, Ohio. The photo shows sixteen women and three men, presumably the teachers at the school. The back reads "Laura Hibbard, 2 The Seville, 3335 Burnet Ave." It is mounted on thick, black card. First row, left to right: "Mr. A. B. Johnson, Miss Emma Howard, Mr. Ed Macke. Second row: Miss Jessie Howard, Miss Melanie Schute, Miss Laura Hibbard, Miss Mamie Moers. Third row: Mr. Bruno Damms, Miss Blanche Acomb, Miss Kittie Storch, Miss Sarah Peacock, Miss Eleanor Roberts, Miss Elizabeth Starr. Fourth row: Miss Katherine Kearns, Miss Edith Shobrook, Miss Ida McKibbens, Miss Mary Furness, Mrs. Hansen." | |
38229 | RSC-Ohio-203 | Photograph | Black and white photo of forty-four children with their teacher posed on steps in front of a brick building in Jackson, Ohio. It's mounted on a thick, brown card that has gold lines framing the photo. Printed by The Jackson Portrait & View Co., Jackson, Ohio. Handwriting on the back reads " 1893-4, Jackson, O. My first school - L. M. Jackson. Miss Jackson, Cd." | |
38230 | RSC-Ohio-204 | Photograph | Square black and white photo of a schoolhouse with its front door boarded up surrounded by trees. Taken in 1963. The caption on the back of the photo reads "Remains of school where these cards were received. Near Birds Run, Gurnsey County. Between Cambridge, O. and Coshocton, O." | |
38231 | RSC-Ohio-205 | Photograph | Black and white photograph of a seven-person basketball team and their two coaches from East Technical High School, Cincinatti, Ohio. The photo is mounted in a grey paper frame inside of a black folder with a logo embossed on the front. It was taken and printed by Newman Studio, 1706 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. The team is posed in front of a curtain, three are sat on stools, and the center student is holding a basketball. The frame has names and numbers written either above or below the photo. Top row, left to right: "1. Bill Zweigart, 2. [blank], 3. Anthony Machi "mgr.", 4. Eric V. Calhaun "coach", 5. Nick Lalich, 6. Julius Bene, Albritton D., Bottom row: 7. Bernard Mordarche , 8. Joe Povce, 9. Julius Bene" After graduating from East Tech in 1934, David Albritton (shown here top row, far right) attended Ohio State University and went on to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, get elected to the House of Representatives for Ohio (1960), and become the first African American to head a House committee in Ohio (1969). | |
38232 | RSC-Ohio-206 | Souvenir | 1896-1898 souvenir booklet from the Crooked Tree School, district No. 1, Jackson township, Noble County, Ohio. The teacher was C. M. Carpenter and H. S. Willis is marked as the officer. Printed by the Bixler Pt'G. Co., Canal Dover. Both pages have a gold, slightly embossed border, and the cover has a gold icon around the word "souvenir." The second page lists student's names. The pages are bound together with red and brown thread tied into a bow in the top left corner. | |
38233 | RSC-Ohio-207 | Souvenir | 1909 souvenir booklet from the Highland School District No. 1, Ripley Township, Holmes County, Ohio. The cover has an oval, cut-out photo of a woman as well as colorful illustrations including the American flag and a globe. The bottom reads, "Not for School but for Life we Learn." The second pages lists the students, the teacher, Grace Appleman, and the schoolboard including the president, Thomas McMillen. The rest of the pages have a poem titled "Teacher's Greetings" and several illustrations. The booklet is bound with string ending in a tassel. 5 pages. Printed by Seibert Printing Co., Canal Dover, Ohio. | |
38234 | RSC-Ohio-208 | Souvenir | 1913-1914 souvenir booklet from the Bakersville School district No. 5, Bakersville, Coshocton County, Ohio. The teacher was Jessie Mae Mizer and the president was Jacob Huprich. The covers are marbled with brown, red, and blue. The front cover says "School Day Remembrance" in gold, embossed lettering. Pages four and five list the school, staff, and student information including a roster. All other pages have a red, blue, or brown floral illustration and a poem. The booklet is tied together by a pink string. Eight pages in total. Printed by F. A. Owen Pub. Co., Dansville. N. Y. | |
38235 | RSC-Ohio-209 | Program | 1886 commencement program from the New Lexington High School, Perry County, Ohio. The cover has a card insert that lists the info and as an embossed, gold floral design. It explains that this ceremony was the third for the school and was held in a local church. Under this insert is a smaller card with "Bertha Hallowell" written in pencil. The first page lists the principal, R. B. Barrett, and the school board president, Dr. L. M. Greene. The second page gives the order of the program and names each person involved. The back cover says "Not Finished, But Begun" above a list of four graduates: Bessie Horsman, Bertha Hallowell, Abbie Brabson, and Fred W. Kelly. The white booklet is inside a white envelope labeled "school." | |
38236 | RSC-Ohio-210 | Postcard | Postcard's front has a black and white colored-in photo of No. 783 Warner Street School, Clifton Heights, Cincinatti, Ohio. The buildings were colored in with red and the sky has a blue gradient. The back has no post markings but reads, "This is a picture of the school I attended. They are adding an addition to it." Printed by Kraemer Art Co., Cincinatti, O. Made in Germany. | |
38237 | RSC-Ohio-211 | Diploma | Diploma from the McNeely Normal School of Hopedale Ohio. Given to N. Battelle Collins on June 24, 1874. | |
38238 | RSC-OS-1 | Book | The Teacher's Rural Plan Book. For Cloverdale #1, Osceola County. Teacher Elizabeth Marshall, 1930-1931. | |
38239 | RSC-OS-2 | Atlas | Osceola County, Iowa, atlas. Published by The Sibley Gazette-Tribune, Sibley, Iowa. Includes maps for the following townships: Allison, Baker, East Holman, Fairview, Gilman, Goeway, Harrison, Horton, Ocheyedan, Osceola, Viola, West Holman, and Wilson. Includes icons for schools and some churches. Green softback booklet. Back cover has image of the Osceola County Co-Operative Creamery Association. Undated, but pre-1966 based on the publisher. | |
38240 | RSC-PA-1 | Article | A draft of an article titled "The School Board," written on Ruthven Public Schools stationary. Article describes the purpose of the school board and the difficulty of the job. Undated, but likely written in 1931 based on references in text comparing the 1930-1931 school year to upcoming 1931-1932 school year. | |
38241 | RSC-PA-2 | Article | Handwritten draft article of "Senior News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated. | |
38242 | RSC-PA-3 | Article | Handwritten sheet of "Junior News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated. | |
38243 | RSC-PA-4 | Article | Handwritten draft of an article of "Freshman News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated. | |
38244 | RSC-PA-5 | Article | Handwritten draft of an article of "Sophomore News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated. | |
38245 | RSC-PA-6 | Article | Draft of an article for the second grade, discusses health education and reading ability, with a list of new books for the classroom at the end. From Ruthven Public Schools. Undated, but based on listed books, post-1920. 2 pages. | |
38246 | RSC-PA-7 | Article | Draft of an article for fifth and sixth grades, Ruthven Public Schools, covers what the grades have done in several fields and why they are important. Undated, but most likely 1931, based on year of an event mentioned. 4 pages. | |
38247 | RSC-PA-8 | Article | Handwritten article titled "Our School - Early History," about Ruthven Public Schools. Undated, covers 1881 formation of the district up to 1918. Mentions names of teachers and school officials, location of school, school building construction, and other information. 6 pages. | |
38248 | RSC-PA-9 | Document | Handwritten sheet of paper from Ruthven Public Schools, undated. States enrollment is thirty-five students and lists 13 names that have been added to a Dental Honor Roll. | |
38249 | RSC-PA-10 | Article | Handwritten draft of a newsletter article titled "First Grade' from Ruthven Public Schools. Discusses first grade work and learning goals. 3 pages. | |
38250 | RSC-PA-10 | Photograph | Photograph of 17-year-old Alice Kathryn standing outside of a house wearing a graduation cap and gown. Handwriting at the bottom of photo dates and places it at Graettinger High School (Palo Alto County, Iowa) on May 24, 1932. | |
38251 | RSC-PA-11 | Article | Draft of an article about the 7th and 8th grade, Ruthven Public Schools, undated. Articles discusses 7th and 8th grade courses and aims for schooling, encourages students to attend high school. | |
38252 | RSC-PA-12 | Article | Handwritten draft of an article from a Ruthven Public School official about what is desired from education. Undated. | |
38253 | RSC-PA-13 | Article | Handwritten draft of an article from Ruthven Public Schools about the purpose of school athletics, undated. | |
38254 | RSC-PA-14 | Article | Handwritten draft of article about what was going on in 5th and 6th grade, Ruthven Public Schools, undated. Discusses what was done in class, visitors, and notable events. | |
38255 | RSC-PA-15 | Article | Handwritten draft of an article about 3rd and 4th grade, Ruthven Public Schools, undated. Article discusses motivation behind education, what they will be doing in 3rd and 4th grade, and some other information. 4 pages. | |
38256 | RSC-PA-16 | Article | Handwritten draft of an article about what the janitor does at Ruthven School, undated. Written by the janitor and signed, edits made by unknown person. 2 pages | |
38257 | RSC-PA-17 | Article | Handwritten draft of article for unknown newspaper, Ruthven, Iowa, undated. Lists people who are visiting area, have moved to area, and school-related events. | |
38258 | RSC-PC-1 | Photograph | Class photograph of Marshall Center School, No. 5 (Pocahontas County, Iowa) from 1898. Left to Right Frong Row: Emma Samson, Chauncey Pyles, Bert Smith, Frank Mattelin, Freddie Sutter, Eddie Pyles, Joe Samson, Frank Bolender, Chris Larson, and Mary Mattelin Middle Row: Edna Reed, Ersie Reed, Jessie Pyles, Oscar Mattelin, Maude McClain (Teacher), George Smith, Harry Sutter, and Sena Larson. Back Row: Cora Sutter, Fred Reed, John Mattelin, Cary Smith, Lawerence Larson, Alfred Larson, and Lily Bolender | |
38259 | RSC-PC-2 | Photograph | Class photograph of Marshall Center School, No. 5 (Pocahontas County, Iowa) from 1918. Teacher appears to be wearing a military uniform and is using a pull string (Seen in photograph) to take the photo. Left to Right Back Row: Lester Ressignue, Arnold Hanisch, Lawrence Hanisch, ,Louis Cundiff, Fern Gabrieal, Bertha Gabriel, Vernal Bunch, Elvira Bunch, Clara Hanisch, Lois Cundiff, Mary Hanisch, Martha Halder. Front Row: Orville Cundiff, Joe Tool, Kimbro Cundiff, Eldon Gabriel, Harrison Bushy (Teacher) Vernell Tool, Oscar Cundiff, Elmer Tool, Lowell Edmonds, Homer Cundiff. | |
38260 | RSC-PC-3 | Photograph | Photograph of 17 rural school students in front of Garfield Township #4 schoolhouse in Pocahontas County, Iowa. Students left to right - front row: Grace Block (donor), Harold Block, Jim Shelgren, Judy Nielson, Jane Shelgren, Lloyd Trupa, Wanda Mehaffry, unknown. Middle row: Gary Nielson, Jim Block, Merlin Ricklefs, Gloria Nielson, Joan Shelgren, Louise Block. Back row: Elwood Chambers, Garland Chambers, unknown. | |
38261 | RSC-PC-4 | Photograph | Marshall Center School on University of Northern Iowa campus, near Hudson Road, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Original Location was in Pocahontas County. | |
38262 | RSC-Pennsylvania-1 | Book | "Miscellaneous Extracts from Different Authory. Whole by I. Sharplefs. West Chester Academy. The 22nd of the 1st Month 1816. Isaac Sharplefs's Property. Downing Town Chester County Pennsylvania." A handwritten book of a series of works from different authors transcribed by a student from West Chester Academy. | |
38263 | RSC-Pennsylvania-2 | Card | Merit card for Chrissie Bubier from the teacher, A. L. Richardson. The card was printed in red ink and has a lot of ornamentation, including many illustrations of children, a man holding the American flag, a man reading to a child, and a church. The center reads "National Bank of Merit, 20 Shares of the Stock of the Holder." Printed by H. J. Toudy & Co., lith, 503 Chesnut St., Philadelphia, PA. | |
38264 | RSC-Pennsylvania-3 | Photograph | Cropped and enlarged section of photo of Mrs. Aletha Jacobs Hutchison (left) and Mrs. Ruth Fry (right), holding awards in Pennsylvania. Photo is dated May 7, 1960. | |
38265 | RSC-Pennsylvania-4 | Photograph | Portrait of Aletha Jacobs Hutchison. Writing on the inside cover of photo booklet dates and places the photo in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, 1958-59. | |
38266 | RSC-Pennsylvania-5 | Photograph | Photo depicts a school class standing outside of a brick schoolhouse. There are 33 students standing in three rows. Aletha Jacobs, teacher, is standing in the center of the second row. Writing on the inside cover of photo booklet dates and places the photo in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1957. | |
38267 | RSC-Pennsylvania-6 | Photograph | May 7, 1960. Photo of Mrs. Aletha Jacobs Hutchison and Mrs. Ruth Fry seated at table after receiving teaching awards in Reamstown, Pennsylvania. | |
38268 | RSC-Pennsylvania-7 | Photograph | Photo depicts a school class standing outside of a brick schoolhouse. There are 33 students standing in three rows. Aletha Jacobs, teacher, is standing in the center of the second row. Writing on the inside cover of photo booklet dates and places the photo in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1957. Duplicate of RSC-Pennsylvania-5. | |
38269 | RSC-PK-1 | Map | Polk County Map, dated 1955. Used in Rural School reorganization & Consolidated. | |
38270 | RSC-PK-2 | Map | A platmap of Polk County, used in rural school reorganization & Consolidation. | |
38271 | RSC-PK-3 | Book | "Strengthening Local School District Structure in Polk County, Iowa." 1960s. Explains various statistics and trends for school communities in and around Des Moines and predicts future results. Softback, white covers, black plastic comb binding, 94 pages. | |
38272 | RSC-PK-4 | Card | Dismissal card given to Pauline Clarkson from the McHenry school, part of the Des Moines Public Schools system, 1925. Signed by the teacher, Florence Skimmer, and the principal, Julia A. Beach. | |
38273 | RSC-PK-5 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1934-1935. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, green covers, bound with two staples, 29 pages. | |
38274 | RSC-PK-6 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1936-1937. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, grey covers, bound with two staples, 35 pages. | |
38275 | RSC-PK-7 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1937-1938. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, brown covers, bound with three staples, 60 pages. | |
38276 | RSC-PK-8 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1938-1939. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Includes a 1938 photo of the Hanover school in Walnut Township on the cover. Softback, blue covers, bound with two staples, 64 pages. | |
38277 | RSC-PK-9 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1939-1940. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, green covers, bound with two staples, 68 pages. | |
38278 | RSC-PK-10 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1940-1941. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, orange covers, bound with two staples, 64 pages. | |
38279 | RSC-PK-11 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1941-1942. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, pink covers, bound with two staples, 74 pages. | |
38280 | RSC-PK-12 | Booklet | Polk County Schools Directory, 1942-1943. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, red covers, bound with two staples, 74 pages. | |
38281 | RSC-PK-13 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1943-1944. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, blue covers, bound with two staples, 74 pages. | |
38282 | RSC-PK-14 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory 1944-1945. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, orange covers, bound with two staples, 75 pages. | |
38283 | RSC-PK-15 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1945-1946. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, grey covers, bound with two staples, 80 pages. | |
38284 | RSC-PK-16 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1946-1947. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, white covers, bound with two staples, 71 pages. | |
38285 | RSC-PK-17 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1947-1948. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, grey covers, bound by two staples, 79 pages. | |
38286 | RSC-PK-18 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1948-1949. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, blue covers, bound by two staples, 76 pages. | |
38287 | RSC-PK-19 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1949-1950. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, orange covers, bound with two staples, 64 pages. | |
38288 | RSC-PK-20 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1951-1952. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, yellow covers, bound with two staples, 66 pages. | |
38289 | RSC-PK-21 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1952-1953. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, yellow covers, bound with two staples, 66 pages. | |
38290 | RSC-PK-22 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1953-1954. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, blue and orange covers, bound with two staples, 64 pages. | |
38291 | RSC-PK-23 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory, 1955-1956. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, orange covers, bound with two staples, 64 pages. | |
38292 | RSC-PK-24 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory 1957-1958. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, green covers, bound with two staples, 63 pages. | |
38293 | RSC-PK-25 | Booklet | Polk County School Directory 1958-1959. Lists teachers, board members, and P.T.A. officers. Softback, white covers, bound with two staples, 64 pages. | |
38294 | RSC-Platmap-1 | Map | A double-sided map of Wapello County, Iowa, dated 1875. The other side features plat maps of several Iowan communities: Russell in Lucas County, Scranton in Greene County, Tyrone in Marion County, Knoxville in Marion County, Ottumwa in Wapello County, and Jefferson in Greene County. | |
38295 | RSC-Platmap-2 | Map | Hand-drawn map of area in northern Grundy County between Parkersburg, Iowa, and Dike, Iowa. Labelled "Appellee Exhibit 1 Parkersburg Community School Proposal," dated June 30, 1961. Shows boundaries of the various school districts involved, including the contested territory of Beaver Township No. 3, Beaver Township, No. 4, and Beaver Township, No. 5. Originally in Butler County Box 4 Folder 10 | |
38296 | RSC-Platmap-3 | Map | A 1912 map of Pochantas County and Plymouth County, Iowa. From the Iowa Touring Atlas. Double-sided, one county to a side. Lists routes, towns, and places to buy gas or get a hotel room. | |
38297 | RSC-Platmap-4 | Map | Hand-drawn map of an 8 square mile area in northern Iowa between Dike, Wellsburg, and Parkersburg. Undated, but from 1961 based on the original folder it was in. The map lists adult residents, the number of children, and whether they want to join Parkersburg Community School District, Dike Community School District, or if they are undecided. The map also lists some statistics about information like the number of tenents in the area or how many objectors to the consolidation plan there are. Some of these residents were previously in Beaver Township No. 3, Beaver Township No. 4, and Beaver Township No. 5 of Grundy County. Originally in Butler County Box 4 Folder 9 | |
38298 | RSC-Platmap-5 | Map | Map of a proposed Ackley School District, centered on Ackley, Iowa, dated June 1954. Map shows boundaries of proposed district, roads, tax districts, and other information. Has territory in 4 Iowa counties: Franklin, Hardin, Grundy, and Butler. Blueprint. Originally in Butler County Box 3 Folder 1 | |
38299 | RSC-Platmap-6 | Map | School district map labelled "Ackley-Geneva Community Reorganization Map," undated. Shows boundaries for a potential school district centered on Ackley, Iowa. The district includes territory from 4 Iowa counties: Hardin, Franklin, Grundy, and Butler. Undated, but from between 1954 and 1961 based on inclusion with other materials from that time period. Originally in Butler County Box 3 Folder 1 | |
38300 | RSC-Platmap-7 | Map | School district plat map for an area of northeastern Iowa, focused on the towns of Shell Rock and Waverly. Undated, but likely from 1957 based on original folder. The map shows a "Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District" and nearby districts. Several small districts have arrows that go from their area to a larger nearby area. Originally in Butler County Box 5 Folder 3 |