Superintendent of Public Instruction Thomas D. Bailey correspondence, 1949-1965.

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Thomas D. Bailey correspondence, 1949-1965.

This series contains the general correspondence files of Superintendent of Public Instruction Thomas D. Bailey from 1949 to 1965. The correspondence covers such topics as teacher certification and recruitment, scholarships, accreditation, and matters related to public instruction. It documents Bailey's interactions with his staff, other departments and state institutions, educational organizations, and the general public.

3 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341172

Florida State Archive

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Florida. State Dept. of Education.

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The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction was created by the 1868 Constitution. In the 1885 Constitution, the Superintendent became an elected official. The Superintendent headed the Dept. of Public Instruction (1869-1938) and the State Dept. of Education (1939-1968). Under the 1968 Constitution, the name was changed to Commissioner of Education and the position became one of the elected Cabinet posts. The Commissioner heads the Dept. of Education and serves as chief st...

Bailey, Thomas David, 1897-1974

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Florida Superintendent of Public Instruction. From the description of Papers, 1949-1967. (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 50671193 From the description of Papers, 1951-1972. (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 54427268 ...