George B. Sweazey Salt Lake Collegiate Institute Principal's commissions, 1904-1909.

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Sweazey, George B. (George Beaty), 1875-1946. George B. Sweazey Salt Lake Collegiate Institute Principal's commissions, 1904-1909.

George B. Sweazey Salt Lake Collegiate Institute Principal's commissions, 1904-1909.

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This collection consists of six commissions of George B. Sweazey as Principal of the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute between the years of 1904-1909. The commissions are printed with blue ink and tri-folded and resemble a pamphlet. The documents are designed by the Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, and specifically by the "Mission School Department under the auspice of the Woman's Board of Home Missions." Information on Sweazey and his official title as "Principal Teacher of the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute" is followed by the statement of his salary for the following year. The records show Sweazey's salary beginning at $816.67 in 1904; by 1909 he was being paid $1,400 a year. The first document dated in 1904 was signed on September 1 of that year; later documents were signed on the first day of April, shortening his title to "Principal of the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute." Commissions were then signed by the President of the Home Board, D. Stuart Dodge, and by Secretary Charles L. Thompson, or in later years by Associate Secretary John Dixon. The contracts enumerate responsibilities expected to be preformed by Principal Sweazey. Responsibilities include: faculty meetings, reports (monthly financial statements and statistical reports), payment of salary, religious responsibilities (Bible studies, Catechism, and daily sessions of prayer), financing of institutional improvements, travel expenses, vacations, and the rights of the Board. One section entitled "Personal and Important" reminds Sweazey of his missionary responsibilities to foster Presbyterian unity, lead a Christian life, and provide leadership "inspired by the Holy Spirit" to those around him. The final section lists Biblical passages meant to imbue Sweazey with the meaningfulness of his work, including quotes on his "particular commission" and "benediction." The Commissions show one aspect of the business relationship and strong religious connection Sweazey held with the Presbyterian Church.

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