Ream, Glen Orville, 1893-

Glen O. Ream, born in 1893, was principal at Albuquerque High School for over thirty years. He received his M.A. from Yale University and attended a short session at the Chicago Academy of Art. Ream used the latter experience in his cartooning (which appeared in numerous publications such as the Albuquerque tribune, Baptist New Mexican magazine, New Mexico magazine, and the New Mexico school review). Many of Ream's cartoons dealt with school-related phenomena, while others, especially those which formed part of the comic strip "Little first Americans" addressed the culture of Native Americans in the Southwest, albeit in a stereotypical and paternalistic manner. The subtexts of the cartoons display the dominant ethnic and gender stereotypes of the era. Ream also illustrated the book Told in the twilight by Isis Harrington.

From the description of Papers, 1926-1976. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 45657509

Glen O. Ream, born in 1893, was principal at Albuquerque High School for over thirty years. He received his M.A. from Yale University -- where his thesis dealt with the relative academic success of Spanish American High School students -- and attended a short session at the Chicago Academy of Art. Ream used the latter experience in his cartooning (which appeared in numerous publications such as the Albuquerque Tribune, Baptist New Mexican Magazine, New Mexico Magazine, and the New Mexico School Review ). Many of Ream's cartoons dealt with school-related phenomena, while others, especially those which formed part of the comic strip "Little First Americans" addressed the culture of Native Americans in the Southwest, albeit in a stereotypical and paternalistic manner. The subtexts of the cartoons display the dominant ethnic and gender stereotypes of the era. Ream also illustrated the book Told in the Twilight by Isis Harrington. Among his other contributions to society in Albuquerque was Ream's role as the coordinator of the Boy Scouts of America of Albuquerque. However, Ream is most noted for his contributions to education. He served in the Albuquerque Public School System for 36 years. From 1926 to 1958, he was the respected principal of Albuquerque High School. For this work, Ream received numerous honors, including a day named in his honor. Glen Ream Day was celebrated at Albuquerque High School in 1972, fourteen years after Ream's retirement. Ream was also honored for his 50 years of membership in the Rotary Club.

From the guide to the Glen Orville Ream Papers, 1926-1976, (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)

Glen O. Ream, born in 1893, was principal at Albuquerque High School for over thirty years. He received his M.A. from Yale University and attended a short session at the Chicago Academy of Art. Ream used the latter experience in his cartooning (which appeared in numerous publications such as the Albuquerque tribune, Baptist New Mexican magazine, New Mexico magazine, and the New Mexico school review). Many of Ream's cartoons dealt with school-related phenomena, while others, especially those which formed part of the comic strip "Little first Americans" addressed the culture of Native Americans in the Southwest, albeit in a stereotypical and paternalistic manner. The subtexts of the cartoons display the dominant ethnic and gender stereotypes of the era. Ream also illustrated the book Told in the Twilight by Isis Harrington.

From the guide to the Glen O. Ream Pictorial Collection, 1914-1972, 1920-1929, (University of New Mexico, Center for Southwest Research)