New York State Dept. of Public Instruction Office of the Superintendent Incoming Correspondence Relating to Teacher…

Alphabetical by first three letters of author's last name and thereunder in reverse chronological order by date written.

The authority to issue certificates entitling teachers to teach in any common school was conferred on the Superintendent of Common Schools in 1843 (Chapter 133) and transferred to the Superintendent of Public Instruction upon creation of that office in 1854 (Chapter 97). In 1875, an examination was made a requirement for certification by the Superintendent (Chapter 567). The Cornell University Scholarships for students in any field were first provided for in the legislation establishing the university in 1865 (Chapter 585), and the first scholarships were awarded in 1868 when the university opened.

This series contains correspondence received by the Superintendent of Public Instruction relating to the certification of teachers. Most of the correspondence is from school commissioners and teachers requesting information about teacher certification examinations, examination results, or replacement of lost teaching certificates. This series also includes some correspondence from individuals requesting information about or accepting Cornell University Scholarships.

A2005Series A2005, Affidavits Relating to Loss of Teaching Certificates, contains related records.

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