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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These diaries provide a summary record of activities of staff and students at the Thomas Indian School. Brief daily entries
typically mention weather conditions; farm work in progress; maintenance and repair work in progress; entertainment provided
to children; team sporting events; incidents pertaining to specific children; religious activities; correspondence sent by
superintendent; and trips by superintendent and staff. Diaries are institutional in nature and therefore do not contain superintendents'
personal opinions or observations regarding non-work related events.
Creator:
Title:
Thomas Indian School Superintendent's daily diaries
Quantity:
2 cubic feet
Quantity:
35 volume(s)
Quantity:
7 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1908-1944
Bulk Dates:
1908-1914, 1917-1944
Series Number:
B0599
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