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- Ford Motor Company Employee Victory Garden Plot No. 1, Garden Educational Service, July 1944 -
- July 21, 1944
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Ford Motor Company Employee Victory Garden Plot No. 1, Garden Educational Service, July 1944
- School Reward of Merit Given to Eliza Ann Spalding by Her Teacher Eliza Lucas, circa 1832 - During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishments. Most were printed and colorful. Others like this one contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil.
- circa 1832
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School Reward of Merit Given to Eliza Ann Spalding by Her Teacher Eliza Lucas, circa 1832
During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishments. Most were printed and colorful. Others like this one contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil.
- Toy Printing Press, Used by James Greenhoe, 1939-1946 -
- 1939-1946
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Toy Printing Press, Used by James Greenhoe, 1939-1946
- School Reward of Merit, 1820-1835 - During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishment. Some contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil. Many were printed and colorful, with space available to write in the student's name as well as their own.
- 1820-1835
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School Reward of Merit, 1820-1835
During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishment. Some contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil. Many were printed and colorful, with space available to write in the student's name as well as their own.
- Typatune Musical Typewriter, 1945 - This instructional toy was developed in the 1930s to help children learn to type. Each key plays a different note. An included book of songs gives students typing practice while they make music; songs include old favorites such as "Pop Goes the Weasel" and "Yankee Doodle." Note that the Typatune did not actually print letters on paper: it was strictly for practice.
- 1945
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Typatune Musical Typewriter, 1945
This instructional toy was developed in the 1930s to help children learn to type. Each key plays a different note. An included book of songs gives students typing practice while they make music; songs include old favorites such as "Pop Goes the Weasel" and "Yankee Doodle." Note that the Typatune did not actually print letters on paper: it was strictly for practice.
- Alphabet Blocks, 1873-1880 -
- 1873-1880
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Alphabet Blocks, 1873-1880
- Anthology of Writings by John Burroughs Students in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 1857, "The Snowdrops" - Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. Burroughs began teaching in 1854 at a small district school in New York not far from where he grew up. In late 1856 Burroughs moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He stayed until the spring of 1857. This book of essays and poetry was prepared for him by his students.
- March 04, 1857
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Anthology of Writings by John Burroughs Students in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 1857, "The Snowdrops"
Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. Burroughs began teaching in 1854 at a small district school in New York not far from where he grew up. In late 1856 Burroughs moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He stayed until the spring of 1857. This book of essays and poetry was prepared for him by his students.
- H. J. Heinz Company Employee Sewing Class, 1904 - The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes, such as weaving, cooking, and sewing (seen here).
- 1904
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H. J. Heinz Company Employee Sewing Class, 1904
The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes, such as weaving, cooking, and sewing (seen here).
- Portrait of Horace Mann - Horace Mann (1796-1859) was an influential education reformer from Massachusetts from the 1830s to the 1850s. He advocated for free, universal public education (supported by the state) and professional teacher training. Mann believed these and other ground-breaking reforms offered all students the same body of knowledge and an equal opportunity in life, as well as instilling a greater feeling of unity among American citizens.
- December 17, 1934
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Portrait of Horace Mann
Horace Mann (1796-1859) was an influential education reformer from Massachusetts from the 1830s to the 1850s. He advocated for free, universal public education (supported by the state) and professional teacher training. Mann believed these and other ground-breaking reforms offered all students the same body of knowledge and an equal opportunity in life, as well as instilling a greater feeling of unity among American citizens.
- "Herald" Magazine, Bound Volume IX for February 1942 - January 1943 - The students of the Greenfield Village and Associated Schools of the Edison Institute began publishing the <em>Herald</em> in 1934. They took the name from a weekly newspaper printed and sold by Thomas Alva Edison when he worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad in 1862-63. The students' version included articles on academic, social, and recreational activities. The publication continued until 1952.
- 11 February 1942 - 29 January 1943
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"Herald" Magazine, Bound Volume IX for February 1942 - January 1943
The students of the Greenfield Village and Associated Schools of the Edison Institute began publishing the Herald in 1934. They took the name from a weekly newspaper printed and sold by Thomas Alva Edison when he worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad in 1862-63. The students' version included articles on academic, social, and recreational activities. The publication continued until 1952.