Papers, 1901-1980 (bulk 1902-1904).

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Papers, 1901-1980 (bulk 1902-1904).

Correspondence, photographs, and information circulars concerning Edward Sharp's tenure as a teacher on Bohol Island from 1902-1904. The correspondence and information circulars are mainly from the Dept. of Public Instruction of the Bureau of Education, Division of Bohol, and from the Bureau of Education in Manila. Correspondence mentions the establishment of night schools, and sending Philippine families to the World's Fair in Louisiana (1904) to exhibit Philippine crafts. Also includes: daily and monthly school reports, which include enrollment and attendance statistics; receipts for school supplies and textbooks; schedules of classes; and the names of schools and teachers. Photographs are of Filipinos, buildings, street scenes, and rural scenes. Also included is a biographical sketch of Edward Sharp by his daughter, Evelyn Sharp, of Tulsa, Okla., and three letters written by her.

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Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : St. Louis, Mo.)

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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company Records have remained in the custody of the St. Louis Art Museum (formerly St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts) since their creation during the period 1901-1909. Although the World's Fair itself was in operation from April to Dec. 1904, years of preparation by the Art Department preceded the exhibition of American and foreign art works, and many months were required to conclude departmental affairs following the closing. The Art Dept. Chief, Halsey C. Ives, was al...

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Sharp, Edward H.

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American teacher on Bohol Island in the Philippines. From the description of Papers, 1901-1980 (bulk 1902-1904). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32878981 ...