Research materials relating to John Swett, 1862-1982.

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Research materials relating to John Swett, 1862-1982.

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Documents and articles realting to the career of California educator John Swett. Swett was principal of San Francisco's Rincon School, served as State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1862-1867, and became City Superintendent of School in 1889.

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Polos, Nicholas C.

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Swett, John, 1830-1913

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Educator, California's first Superintendent of Schools. Sailed around Horn to California (1852-1853). Letters describe experiences of voyage and first impressions of San Francisco. Singled out for special mention are Chinese, prostitutes, scenery and schools. Collection includes information about Swett, probably inserted by his granddaughter, Margaret Plummer, and a painting of "SS Revere" on which Swett sailed. From the description of John Swett letters, 1852-1853. (University of th...