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38301 RSC-OHIO-136 Diploma Public High School of Adam Township diploma to Ruthanna Hadley, Clinton County Ohio, May 1st 1901, "2-00229" written on back in pen
38302 RSC-OHIO-137 Diploma Diploma in Latin, Lyman Coleman Knight
38303 RSC-OHIO-138 Diploma Third Grade High School of Beaverdam Ohio diploma for Ethel Fern Riter, Beaverdam Ohio, April 18th 1903
38304 RSC-OHIO-139 Diploma Wilmington College diploma for Ruthanna HAdley, diploma in latin, 1907, "2-00228" written on back in pen
38305 RSC-Ohio-140 Certificate State of Ohio Department of Public Instruction Certificate of Promotion to High School. "This is to Certify that J. Howard Mackay has completed the Course of Studyof the elementary schools of Wyoming school district, Hamilton County, or its equivalent, and is hereby given this certificate of promotion to any high school in the State. The holder of this certificate of promotion is entitled to free tuition under the restrictions which are prescribed by law. Issued by the County Superintendent of Hamilton County this 20th day of June 1919." Signed by Superintendent of Schools and County Superintendent. 
38306 RSC-Ohio-141 Record Wyoming Public Schools, Hamilton County, Ohio, Permanent High School Record. This record was for Betty James, class of 1924. This record has places to fill out the following information: Parent or Guardian, Address, Date of Birth, Date Entered, Date of Withdrawal, Date Graduated. Other schools Attended, General Estimate of—Ability, Character, Application, Deportment, Outside Activities, Health and Attendance. College Record categories are College Entered, When. Graduated, Degree, Standing, Activities. Explanation of Ratings is Group 1—Very high standing, Group 2—High standing, Group 3—Average, Group 4—Poor, Group 5—Very poor, Group 6—Failure. Groups 1 and 2 are honor groups and exempt from final examinations. Includes section for Other data at bottom of sheet. On opposite side are vertical sections for Year (A,B,C,D), Subjects with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Exam. repeated twice until Cr., Description of courses. Horizontal: Days absent and total credits. 
38307 RSC-Ohio-142 Diploma First Grade Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio Board of Education given diploma. "This Certifies that Elizabeth Ann James having satisfactorily completed the Prescribed course of Study and having sustained an honorable ranl in the scholarship and deportment, is awarded this DIPLOMA In Testimony Whereof we have affixed our signatures at Wyoming, State of Ohio, this 12th day of June, A.D. 1924. Signed by President, Clerk and Superintendent." Diploma is vellum. 
38308 RSC-Ohio-143 Certificate An elementary school teacher's certificate from 1905. From the top it reads: "No. 112, Class Two. Teacher' Elementary School Certificate. The State of Ohio, County of Brown. Know all men by these presents, That Louis P. Pobst, Having furnished satisfactory evidence of good Moral Character and having been examined in the branches required by law of a Teacher's Elementary School Certificate, as per margin, is hereby authorized to teach in Schools of (added in handwriting "^Brown") Ohio, for Five years from the date hereof, unless this certificate is revoked. Signed and dated at Georgetown, Ohio, by the undersigned School Examiners of said County, this Fourth day of March, A. D. 1905." Signed, A. J. Hanselman, J. W. Danphree, and A. O. W. Peurrell. To the left of the signatures is a box of the student's exam scores for the following subjects: orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, U. S. hist. and civil gov., physiology, literature, theory and practice, and (written in) algebra. The document is printed in dark red ink and has a decorative border as well as several small icon decorations added in each corner and throughout the page.
38309 RSC-Ohio-144 Paper Paper titled "A Compendium of English Grammar, by Samuel Kirkham". Includes information on Etymology and Rules of Syntax for students. "Lucy E. Gellar, Liberty Ohio, Attendant of the Secretary female college, 1852.
38310 RSC-Ohio-145 Certificate A teacher's elementary provisional certificate. "The Board of School Examiners of Greene County, Ohio, Do hereby Certify, that, H. S. Graham has furnished satisfactory testimonial of good moral character, and that he possesses an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching. We do therefore issue to said applicant this Elementary Certificate of qualification, covering all the branches required by law." It goes on to list Graham's scores on his examination in the following subjects: orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, English grammar and comp., theory and practice, U. S. history (including civil government), physiology (including narcotics), and literature. His average score was 76. The certificate was given on April 2nd, 1910, and was valid for one year. It's signed by the president, Jessa J. Pearson, R. S. Harmount, and the board of examiners clerk, F. M. Reynolds. The bottom of the page lists the rules for earning a similar certificate as well as the printer, W. H. Stanage & Co., Cin'ti, Ohio. Everything is printed in a dark blue ink except "provisional", which is in red. 
38311 RSC-Ohio-146 Certificate An elementary school teacher's certificate from 1910. It reads, "The Board of School Examiners of Pickaway County, Ohio, hereby grant this Teacher's Elementary School Certificate to Margir Hilsover Who has exhibited satisfactory evidence of Good Moral Character and has shown that she possesses an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching. This certificate to be valid in this county for all branches of study in schools below high school rank for the period of one year from date. Given at Circleville, O., and dated this 4th day of June A. D. 1910." Signed by the president, A. J. Dunkel, vice president, W. M. Reid, and clerk, W. F. Lefbart. Above the signatures is the student's exam scores for the following subjects: orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, English grammar, U. S. history and civil gov't., physiology and narcotic, theory and practice, and literature. At the very bottom left it states that this is a provisional certificate. The document is printed in black ink and has a thick, floral border and uses decorative font all throughout. There is printed art of a sun rising over mountains behind a river and hayfield just below the top banner stating "Board of School Examiners."
38312 RSC-Ohio-147 Certificate Teacher's certificate from 1892. It reads, "Teacher's Certificate. By the Authority of the State of Ohio. The Perry County Board of Examiners Certify that Albert Bell has exhibited satisfactory evidence of a good moral character, has an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching, and is qualified to teach Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Eng. Grammar, U. S. History, Physiology, Narcotics, (space left to add more subjects, but it left blank). Given at New Lexington, Ohio, and is valid for One Year from this 6th day of August A. D. 1892. Fourth Class Certificate." Signed by three board of examiner members: Janresle Fawler, G. W. De Song, and H. Battan. At the very bottom left a handwritten note reads, "almost a 2-year grade." The certificate was printed in black ink by The Cleveland Ptg. & Pub. Co., Cleveland, Ohio. The page has mild ornamentation, most of which is surrounding the top banner, "Teacher's Certificate," including a detailed crest showing a handheld oil lamp, books, and a globe that is wrapped in a ribbon saying, "Common Schools, The Hope of Our Country." 
38313 RSC-Ohio-148 Certificate Promotion to high school certificate from 1927. It reads, "Jefferson Davis School. Elizabeth Cissna, Having completed the Course of Study prescribed for the District of Schools of Dayon, Ohio, is granted this Certificate of Promotion to the High School." Signed by the superintendent, Paul C. Statson, president, Dr. H. B. Millhoff, principal, Elizabeth K. Brown, and principal, Mary E. Anshutz. The certificate is printed in black ink, has very minimal ornamentation, and has a large black and white photo of the large, three-story high school. "Elizabeth Cissna, 1927" is handwritten on the back. 
38314 RSC-Ohio-149 Poster  Two posters taped together advertising a school. The left one is white and the right one is green, but they're otherwise identical.  Their message reads, "SCHOOL. A Select School will be taught in the Union School Building, Pataskala, Ohio, beginning MONDAY, AUG. 24, 1874 and continuing eleven weeks. This will give an opportunity to those wishing to teach during the Winter to review the Common Branches. Classes will be formed in Oil Painting, Drawing, and such other branches as a sufficient number of students may desire. GOOD BOARD AT REASONABLE RATES. Those wishing to board themselves can obtain rooms suitable. Tuition in High School per Term, - $6.00. Tuition in Intermediate, " " - - 3.50. S. M. LECKRONE, B. A., Principal. Pataskala, O., July 16, '74. MISS LIZZIE MILLER, Assistant." The posters, both 31cm x 24.5cm, were printed with black ink, no ornamentation aside from two line breaks, and multiple bold fonts.   
38315 RSC-Ohio-150 Certificate Elementary School Life Certificate for Ohio given to Helen Carrol, on June 26th, 1923 at Columbus, Ohio. It has a gold stamp from the state board of school examiners and signatures from the superintendent of public instruction, the president of the state board of school examiners, and several clerks. It had very minor decoration aside from an illustration near the center that shows several American flags, a stone schoolhouse, a government building, and a valley with bundles of a crop.  From top to bottom it reads, "In the name and by the Authority of The State of Ohio, The State Board of School Examiners hereby issues this Elementary School Life Certificate to Helen Carroll, Who has been found to possess the Requisite Scholarship, and who has exhibited satisfactory evidence of Good Moral Character, Ability, and Experience as an Elementary School Teacher. This certificate of Qualifications shall supersede the necessity of any and all other elementary examinations by any Board of Examiners and shall be valid in all the Elementary Schools of any School District in the State of Ohio. Dated at Columbus, Ohio this 26th day of June, nineteen hundred twenty-three." It is also marked as a state provisional certificate. 
38316 RSC-Ohio-151 Certificate Teacher's Common School Certificate from Fairfield County, Ohio.  It was given to John C, Phelps at Lancaster, OH, on April 18th, 1896. The bottom of the paper lists his exam results and has the signatures of the president and two clerks of the board of school examiners. It has a blue decorative border. All text is in either blue or red. Printed by Ohio Eagle Job Print, Lancaster, O.  From top to bottom it reads, "No. 52. 5th Class, 12 Months. Teacher's COmon School Certificate. Fairfield County, Ohio. The Undersigned school Examiners of Fairfield County, Ohio, having examined John C. Phelps Hereby Certify that he possesses an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching, and is qualified to teach Orthography, Rading, writing, Arithmetic, Geography, English Grammar, United States History, Physiology and Hygiene, Stimulants and Narcotics, and Civil Gov. and that he has furnished satisfactory evidence of Good Moral Character. This Certificate to be valid for 12 months from date. Given at Lancaster, Ohio, and dated this 18th day of April A. D. 1896. Signed by G. M. Morris, president, WM Dunn, clerk, and S. J. Wolfe." 
38317 RSC-Ohio-152 Certificate Teacher's Common School Certificate for John C. Phelps given at Lancaster, Ohio, 1901. The middle of the pages shows his exam results. It has minimal decoration and is printed in black.  From top to bottom it reads, "Teacher's Common School Certificate. Class 5. 12 months. Fairfield County, Ohio. The undersigned School Examiners of Fairfield County, Ohio, having examined John. C. Phelps, Hereby Certify, that he possesses an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching, and is qualified to teach Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, English, Grammar, United States History and Civil Government, Physiology and Hygiene, Stimulants and Narcotics, and that he has furnished satisfactory evidence of Good Moral Character. This Certificate to be valid 12 months from date. Given at Lancaster, Ohio, and dated this 16th day of Feb. A. D. 1901. Singed by president S. J. Wolfe, clerk W. Bailey, and W. J. Dunn. 
38318 RSC-Ohio-152 Certificate Teacher's Common School Certificate for John C. Phelps given at Lancaster, Ohio, 1900. The middle of the pages shows his exam results. It has minimal decoration and is printed in black.  From top to bottom it reads, "Teacher's Common School Certificate. Class 5. 12 months. Fairfield County, Ohio. The undersigned School Examiners of Fairfield County, Ohio, having examined John. C. Phelps, Hereby Certify, that he possesses an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching, and is qualified to teach Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, English, Grammar, United States History and Civil Government, Physiology and Hygiene, Stimulants and Narcotics, and that he has furnished satisfactory evidence of Good Moral Character. This Certificate to be valid 12 months from date. Given at Lancaster, Ohio, and dated this 17th day of March A. D. 1900. Singed by president W. J. Dunn, clerk S. J. Wolfe, and H. C. Bailey."
38319 RSC-Ohio-153 Certificate 1895 high school admission certificate for John C. Phelps from the No. 7 school in Bloom township, Fairfield County, Ohio. It has a small floral border and several small icons through the page all printed in dark blue. The bottom of the page has his grades for several different subjects.  From top to bottom it reads, "Certificate for Admission to High school. We, the undersigned School Examiners of Fairfield County, having examined John C. Phelps of No. 7 school, Bloom township, Fairfield County, find that he possesses an adequate knowledge of Orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Physical Geography, English Grammar, United States history, Physiology and Hygiene and is entitled to admission to any High School in Fairfield County, Ohio. Given at Lancaster, Ohio, and dated this 13th day of April A. D. 1895. Signed by president G. M. Morris, clerk D. C. Arnold, and W. J. Dunn."
38320 RSC-Ohio-154 Class Record Teacher's attendance list from a primary school in Ohio, 1886-1887. The teacher was Jennie E. Corning. She had over 31 students, ages ranging from 6 to 11. 3 pages of records from a book. 
38321 RSC-Ohio-155 Certificate Handwritten teacher's certificate from Janesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, 1868 for J. G. Hamilton. His test scores in seven subjects and overall grade are written in the middle of the page. Written on a lined piece of notebook paper, folder in horizontal fourths.  From top to bottom it reads: "No. 394 School Examiners Office, Janesville, O. The Board of School Examiners of Muskingum County Ohio Certify That they have examined J. G. Hamilton and find him qualified to teach the following branches: orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, English grammar, and theory and practice. We also certify that he has furnished satisfactory evidence of good moral character. This Certificate to be valid for 18 months if not sooner revoked. Aug. 15, 1868." Signed by examiners G. J. Newman, A. S. Wiles, and S. C. Marshall. 
38322 RSC-Ohio-156 Certificate High school record transcript for Lena Myers from the Martins Ferry school, Belmont County, Ohio, 1909. It lists each class she took, the textbooks used, amount of work done, number of weeks per course, and her grade. The bottom is signed by the superintendent, principal, president, and a clerk. From top to bottom is reads: "Certificate of High School Record. This Certifies that Lena Myers was regularly graduated in the Scientific Course on June 3rd, 1909, from a Public High School maintained by the Board of Education of Martins Ferry School District, Belmont County, Ohio, that at the date of said graduation said High School was according to law a regularly recognized High School of the First Grade and that the following is a correct statement of the work done by said graduate." Signed superintendent L. E. York, president C. M. Combs, principal O. C. Hursh, and clerk D. F. Dean. 
38323 RSC-Ohio-157 Certificate Teaching certificate for Helen Edgeter, from Dayton, Ohio, 1887. In the bottom left corner, it lists her exam results from ten subjects. The bottom right corner has the signatures of three school examiners. Printed by Sweetman Printer, Dayton, Ohio. It has a decorative border and one illustration near the top that shows several items relating to school subjects like a compass, glove, books, etcetera. The back reads "Helen Edgeter, Expires May 28, 1890." From top to bottom it reads: "City Board of School Examiners of Dayton, Ohio, Do Hereby Certify That Helen Edgeter has represented satisfactory testimonials of good moral character, and sustained an examination which gives evidence that she possesses an adequate knowledge of the Theory and Practice of Teaching, and is qualified to teach Reading, Writing, Orthography, Arithmetic, Geography, English Grammar, English Literature, and United States History. This Certificate to be valid for the period of three year from this 28th day of May 1887." Signed H. G. Marshall, J. J. Burn, and Chas. L. Loos Jr. 
38324 RSC-Ohio-158 Class Record One folded page of a teacher's record book that has a handwritten chart of thirty-four student's attendance and/or scores. It also shows how many days were "lost" and how many days were "board days." Undated.
38325 RSC-Ohio-159 Class Record One folded page (front and back) from a teacher's record book at lists eleven student's names and attendance for one term, September 3rd, 1888 - February 22, 1889. From school No. 5, unknown township and county. 
38326 RSC-Ohio-160 Report Report from the clerk of the Board of Education for the Troy Jr. High School, Township district, Geauga County, Ohio, 1905. It gives information on the superintendent (B. A. Gates of Welshfield, OH), principal (Bessie Douglas of Welshfield, OH)), teachers, buildings (1), apparatuses (science tools), and number of books in the school as well as what classes are taught, which books are used for each topic, how many weeks are given for each subject, number of recitations per week, and length of the recitation period. The back lists the curriculum broken down by year (four years total) and how many weeks the school was in session during the year (32 weeks). Signed, J. A. Welsh, clerk of the Board of Education, P.O. Welshfield, Ohio. March 28th, 1905.
38327 RSC-Ohio-161 Notes Student essay titled "The Wrongs of Indians," by Nellie Williams, of Hardin County, Ohio. 2 pages of lined notebook paper. The essay covers a brief overview of the history of Indigenous people through American history, from the time of Columbus to sometime in the mid to late 1800s. 
38328 RSC-Ohio-162 Certificate 1873 teacher's certificate for Miss Martha J. Warner from Clarke County, Ohio. Given at Springfield, Ohio, August 23, 1873. Valid for one year. The left side of the paper lists her exam scores, the right has three signatures of school examiners, and the bottom lists several rules and explanations of the certificate, exam, and processes for future certification. 
38329 RSC-Ohio-163 Certificate 1873 teacher's certificate for Miss Martha Warner from Clarke County, Ohio. Given at Springfield, Ohio, September 20th, 1873. Valid for eighteen months. The left side has her exam scores, the right side has three school examiner's signatures, and the bottom lists rules and explanations of the exam, certificate, and process for future certification. 
38330 RSC-Ohio-164 Certificate Certificate for Martha Rucker from the Grant Junior High School, part of the Steubenville Public Schools system in Ohio. Given June 6th, 1941. Signed by the superintendent, Russell E. Schafer, and the principal, W. D. Messerly. Printed by the Grant Junior High School Print Shop. 
38331 RSC-Ohio-165 Certificate Certificate of attendance for Lelia Ricker, a 9th grader at the Grant Junior High School, part of the Steubenville Public School System in Ohio. Given June 2, 1944. Signed by the superintendent, C. D. Fox, principal, W. D. Messerly, and the teacher, Christine Humphrey. Has a thick, red, decorative border. 
38332 RSC-Ohio-166 Certificate Certificate for Lelia Rucker from the Grant Junior High School, part of the Steubenville Public School System in Ohio. Given on June 2nd, 1944. signed by the superintendent, C. D. Fox, and the principal, W. D. Messerly. Printed by the Steubenville High School Graphic Arts Department. 
38333 RSC-Ohio-167 Certificate 1895 teacher's certificate for H. F. Phillips from Athens County, Ohio. Given August 10th, 1895, and was valid for one year. Printed by the Valley Register Print, Nelsonville, Ohio. The middle of the certificate includes the student's exam scores and signatures from the president of the board of examiners and two clerks. The bottom of the certificate is separated by a perforated line and was meant to act as a duplicate for the clerk of the board of education but was never detached. Certificate has a decorative green border and was printed exclusively in green ink. 
38334 RSC-Ohio-168 Certificate 1895 teacher's certificate for H. F. Phillips from Athens County, Ohio. Given August 31st, 1895, and was valid for two years. Printed by the Valley Register Print, Nelsonville, Ohio. The middle of the certificate includes the student's exam scores and signatures from the president of the board of examiners and one clerk. The bottom of the certificate is separated by a perforated line and was meant to act as a duplicate for the clerk of the board of education but was never detached. Certificate has a decorative green border and was printed exclusively in green ink. 
38335 RSC-Ohio-169 Certificate 1916 High School Life certificate for teacher Florence Elizabeth Hadley, from Ohio. It was given at Columbus, Ohio, December 27th, 1916, and signed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and five people from the State Board of School Examiners. It features a gold seal on the bottom center.   
38336 RSC-Ohio-170 Certificate 1916 High School Life certificate for teacher Ruthanna Hadley, from Ohio. It was given at Columbus, Ohio, December 27th, 1916, and signed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and five people from the State Board of School Examiners. It features a gold seal on the bottom center. 
38337 RSC-Ohio-171 Contract Copy of an 1887 teacher contract between teacher and superintendent C. B. Metcalf and the board of directors for the Special School District No. 9 Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio. The contract states that Metcalf will continue to teach and act as superintendent for another two years, starting September 1887, but is only required to teach the high school department. The agreed upon salary was $1100 per year. Signed on July 9th, 1887, by O. A. Ballard (president), John H. Shull, and D. F. Winders of the board of directors for the school. Document is handwritten in black ink on a piece of lined paper. 
38338 RSC-Ohio-172 Agreement 1851 agreement between teacher Thomas Berry and three members of the board of directors for school No. 9 in Laurel township, Hocking County, Ohio, to teach an English school (reading, writing, and arithmetic) for the term of three months or seventy-two school days, starting at 8am and ending at 4pm each day. The agreed upon wage was ten dollars per month or thirty dollars in total. Signed on October 17th, 1851, by school directors William Holmes, John Brehm, and Amos, Longshore. The document is handwritten in black ink. 
38339 RSC-Ohio-173 Roster Handwritten list of the class of 1897 for the Central High School, Columbus, Ohio. Includes which students went to Ohio State University (marked in red), who became teachers, who was married (including their spouse's name), and who had passed away by the time this list was made. 
38340 RSC-Ohio-174 Roster Two pages of a 1912 class roster from G. S. Wallace of the No. 11 Mead township school, Lemont County, Ohio. Titled "Enumeration Return to the Clerk of the Board of Education." It lists his students and their parents, age, and gender. The class had roughly sixty-six students from thirty different families. The ages range from six to twenty. All handwriting was done in pencil. 
38341 RSC-Ohio-175 Register 1846 register of students and their attendance. "Daily Register of Nathan Carpenter, Teacher in dis. No. 4 Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio. School commending Nov. 30, 1846." This class had roughly forty-five students. 
38342 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. 
38343 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. 
38344 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.   
38345 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"      
38346 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.  
38347 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.  
38348 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. 
38349 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. 
38350 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. 
38351 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. 
38352 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. 
38353 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. 
38354 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. 
38355 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. 
38356 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. 
38357 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. 
38358 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. 
38359 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%. 
38360 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. 
38361 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. 
38362 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. 
38363 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. 
38364 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. 
38365 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).
38366 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. 
38367 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. 
38368 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. 
38369 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."
38370 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."
38371 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."
38372 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).   
38373 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. 
38374 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. 
38375 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. 
38376 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."
38377 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. 
38378 RSC-OS-1 Book The Teacher's Rural Plan Book. For Cloverdale #1, Osceola County. Teacher Elizabeth Marshall, 1930-1931.
38379 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. 
38380 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.
38381 RSC-PA-2 Article Handwritten draft article of "Senior News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated.
38382 RSC-PA-3 Article Handwritten sheet of "Junior News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated.
38383 RSC-PA-4 Article Handwritten draft of an article of "Freshman News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated.
38384 RSC-PA-5 Article Handwritten draft of an article of "Sophomore News," from Ruthven Public Schools, undated.
38385 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.
38386 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.
38387 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.
38388 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.
38389 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.
38390 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.  RSC-PA-10 (Photograph) image
38391 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.  
38392 RSC-PA-12 Article Handwritten draft of an article from a Ruthven Public School official about  what is desired from education. Undated.
38393 RSC-PA-13 Article Handwritten draft of an article from Ruthven Public Schools about the purpose of school athletics, undated.
38394 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.
38395 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.
38396 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
38397 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.
38398 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 RSC-PC-1 (Photograph) image
38399 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.    RSC-PC-2 (Photograph) image
38400 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. RSC-PC-3 (Photograph) image
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