Papers relating to education in Virginia, 1850-1940.

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Papers relating to education in Virginia, 1850-1940.

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The collection contains covering letters and primary source material for Dr. Johnson's "History of the examination, certification, and training of teachers in Virginia." Source material includes teacher certificates, state superintendent memos, teacher examinations and information regarding curriculum, textbooks and financing. There is also a 1932 dissertation by Thomas Eason "History of teacher certification in Virginia." The collection also contains a document signed in 1860 by Governor John Letcher appointing justices of the peace for Putnam County, Va. Miscellaneous additions include programs from the Lane High School Christmas concert, 1946; University of Virginia Concert Band, 1947; an appreciation meeting in honor of Mrs. Cora B. Duke, Jefferson High School, 1947; the Jefferson High School Operetta "College Days," 1947; and the Charlottesville Education Association meeting, 1948. A copy og the resolution in honor of Mrs. Duke is also included.

700 (ca.) items.

University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7595901

University of Virginia. Library

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Letcher, John, 1813-1884

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Governor of Virginia. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Richmond, Va., to President Buchanan, 1860 June 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270591184 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lexington, Va., to Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State, 1813-1884. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270590807 Native of Virginia; graduate of Washington College; lawyer, newspaper editor, presidential elector in 1848, and member of Virginia's constitutional c...

Johnson, James G. (James Gibson), 1871-1957

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Superintendent of public schools, Charlottesville, Va. From the description of Papers relating to education in Virginia, 1850-1940. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 48582874 ...

Eason, Thomas F.

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Lane High School (Charlottesville, Va.)

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Duke, Cora B.

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Jefferson High School (Charlottesville, Va.)

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