These volumes were used to record books loaned to teachers by the State Teachers' Library. This library was established in 1895 in the Department of Public Instruction to loan books by mail to teachers located in rural parts of the State. Entries provide name and address of borrower; name of person recommending the borrower; teacher's license type, dates of its issuance and expiration; identification numbers of books loaned (but not titles); and dates of loans.
Creator
New York State Teachers' Library
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of candidate lists for the Cornell University Scholarship. Information includes candidate's name; address; county; high school; total examination score. Candidate's age; class; number; examination scores in individual subjects; acceptance; withdrawal; declination; and matriculation may also be included.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Examinations and Testing
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This series consists of a circular issued to administrators, teachers, and town and district clerks by the acting superintendent of common schools. Clerks were charged with providing an accurate account of the celebrations in their districts to the acting superintendent of common schools. The document provides instructions and rationale for establishing common school celebrations in each town.
Creator
New York (State). Superintendent of Common Schools
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