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- Engraving, "Mr. Carver's Writing Position," circa 1800 -
- circa 1800
- Collections - Artifact
Engraving, "Mr. Carver's Writing Position," circa 1800
- The Palmer Method of Business Writing Teacher's Certificate Awarded to Lydia Powell, May 24, 1918 - Lydia Powell (1898-1991) graduated from high school in 1917. By the following year, all states had made school attendance compulsory for 8- to 14-year-olds. In 1925, mandatory attendance expanded to include children 16 years and under. After her high school graduation, Powell, a woman of limited means, completed courses and received degrees from several Michigan colleges, making teaching her passion and a lifelong career.
- May 24, 1918
- Collections - Artifact
The Palmer Method of Business Writing Teacher's Certificate Awarded to Lydia Powell, May 24, 1918
Lydia Powell (1898-1991) graduated from high school in 1917. By the following year, all states had made school attendance compulsory for 8- to 14-year-olds. In 1925, mandatory attendance expanded to include children 16 years and under. After her high school graduation, Powell, a woman of limited means, completed courses and received degrees from several Michigan colleges, making teaching her passion and a lifelong career.
- "Spencerian Key to Practical Penmanship," 1867 -
- 1867
- Collections - Artifact
"Spencerian Key to Practical Penmanship," 1867