Research


Scope and Content Note

This series consists of outlines, drafts, and final copies of addresses, speeches, lectures, press releases, and proclamations by Francis T. Spaulding during his term as Commissioner of Education, 1946-1950. Some files contain more than one revised version of an address or memoranda relating to its revision. Most of these speeches were given as commencement addresses or before public or professional organizations. They are a source of department policy on a variety of education-related topics, including school district organization, school financing, adult education, school curricula, and other matters of statewide or local concern. In addition, they document education issues of national importance, such as civic education, the link between education and military preparedness, and the education of veterans of World War II. At the end of the series is: a portrait of Commissioner Spaulding; a file containing duplicate copies of addresses that apparently was sent to Commissioner James E. Allen circa 1956, and then added to this series; and printed memorials to Commissioner Spaulding.