Research


Scope and Content Note

Series consists of historical sketches of city and village school districts and photographs collected to illustrate the histories.

The sketches vary considerably in length and detail but generally provide information on the establishment and location of the first school or school district in the city or village, and development of the school system's programs, facilities, administration, and geographic area. Many sketches also include biographical information about important teachers, principals, or administrators; and descriptions of early school district boundaries. Photographs of school buildings, classrooms, facilities, students, and administrators illustrate each historical sketch. Most photographs are labelled and some are dated. A few are photographic copies of original prints. A list of illustrations is included with each historical sketch.