Education Ephemera

Amherst, MA Amherst College 1906., 1906. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Printed paper covers and contents in very good condition. 4.5" x 3.5" (8)pp This four-day programme includes Baccalaureate, Class Day and Commencement, class officers, and class reunions in 1906. Illustrated by college seal on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. more information

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Amherst, MA: Amherst College, 1904. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Few spots of foxing on paper covers. pp: (iii), 9; frontispiece. Contains rules and conditions of the Trophy competition. 6.75" x 4.5". more information

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(New York State) not published nd [ca. 1850s]., 1850. Written in pencil in a light hand on white paper. 6.5" x 4" 3pp In part: "My Dearest Anna, You must excuse me for not answering your note yesterday. I had no paper at the schoolhouse.I am in just as bad a plight today, but I have hazed about and begged this beautiful scrap of paper.I am waiting your motion to make our intended visit.Have you seen Sam--I saw him at church.Jeannette Benjamin has come home. Mrs. McKoon is visiting at Mr. Bishop's, and Elizabeth came to the schoolhouse today and invited me down to spend the evening.I had a paper the other day from Mary and Charles Platt.I have written in all the noise that you can imagine these little Bedlamites can make, and when I look at your neat note I am ashamed of mine.Yesterday I told Rockwell I had a note from you.I suppose he wants your love.". original ms edition. Binding is not bound. more information

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NY: Beecham's Pills, 1923. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 16pp. This pocket compendium of useful data has a young scholar's signature on the paper cover. 5.5" x 4". more information

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Columbus, OH: Charles E. Merrill, 1947. Revised Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 36pp; 28 illus from photographs. The author was in the Seneca School at Wyandotte, Oklahoma. Her story illustrates the major aspects of daily Navajo life in New Mexico, showing the Navajo's ability to adapt to their environment, and including chapters on school life, food, work, traditions, etc. 8.25" x 5.25". more information

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Boston: Nat'l Assn Independent Schools, 1970. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Prior owner's name at top of title page. pp: 86, (8). Reports on student disenchantment and unrest during the classic period of "student restlessness"--the late 1960s in America. 9" x 6". more information

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Rio de Janeiro: Pap. Moderna, 1926. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Good. Few signs of use. pp: 16, (1); illus from photographs. Text in Portuguese. 9" x 6.25". more information

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NY: Not published, 1936. Original. Hardcover. Very Good. Hand-tied cloth binding with label. 605 pages; author's bookplate. Oscar Cargill, listed in Burke & Howe, authored a number of books in the fields of literature and drama and taught at NYU. Following is an outline of the notes in this thick volume, written by Kathryn Law Brennan. (1) Roots of National Culture: Colonial literature through J. Fenimore Cooper (notes dated Sept 1937-Jan 1938). (2) The Romantic Triumph: a quick review of the early period, then large sections on Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Longfellow, Thoreau, Whitman, et al (notes dated Sept 1936-Jan 1937). (3) The Rise of Realism + The Social Revolt + Contemporary American Literature (notes dated Feb-May 1937). (4) The Rise of American Drama (notes dated Feb-May 1938). Legible writing. 8" x 5". more information

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Putney, Vermont, 1940. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 24pp. The Experiment enabled American students to live with students in Europe, Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Nova Scotia, Peru, and Quebec, with an eye toward promoting mutual understanding and respect among countries. 9" x 6". more information

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Dubois, PA Hubert Street School April 1927., 1927. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 9" x 6" 31pp Contains school news, original short stories and poems, sports, class who's-who, jokes, etc. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. more information

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NY: Newcomen Society, 1956. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 24pp; 8 vignettes. This history of Northeastern University is by the President of that institution. 9" x 6". more information

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Boston: School Department, 1937. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Pocket removed at back. pp: xi, 54; portrait. Covers primary and secondary sources, subdivided by topic. 9" x 6". more information

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Philadelphia: GHS Students, 1928. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Some faint cover soil. 48pp; illus from photographs and drawings. Comprises original stories, news of clubs and athletic teams, student jokes and poems, and local business ads. 10.75" x 7.75". more information

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Philadelphia: GHS Students, 1929. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 56pp; illus from photographs and drawings. Comprises original stories, news of clubs and athletic teams, student jokes and poems, and local business ads. 10.75" x 7.75". more information

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Philadelphia: GHS Students, 1928. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; illus from drawings and photographs. Comprises original stories, news of clubs and athletic teams, student jokes and poems, and local business ads. 10" x 6.75". more information

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Philadelphia: Burk & M'Fetridge, Printers, 1891. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 14pp, printed in blue, gilt cover. This programme comprises essays, recitations, award of medals and diplomas, musical interludes, lists of graduates, etc. 4.5" x 6". more information

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Lancaster, PA: Pluck Electric Print, 1897. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. .At the Airy Vale School, West Hempfield Township.1897.12 Useful Prizes will be given.There will be 4 classes.Choice Recitations and Music.Admission, 10 cts.May Stauffer, Teacher." Printed in black on salmon stock. 9.25" x 5.75". more information

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New Market, Virginia not published 1909-1910., 1910. Soft cover. Fine condition. 5.25" x 3" 12pp Printed on the cover: Scholar's Monthly Reports, with printed forms and handwritten grades, etc. throughout the booklet. At the end is a Certificate of Promotion, certifying that Elva Goode was promoted to the third grade on May 4, 1910." Her monthly grades are signed by Mattie F. Good at the foot of each page. Accompanied by the original envelope, somewhat browned and lightly worn, while the booklet is in fine condition. original ms. edition. Binding is original wraps. more information

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Springfield, IL: Kappa Delta Pi, 1934. Revised Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 36pp. Includes a roster of the 93 chapters, members of the "Laureate Chapter," and the names of national officers. 6" x 4.5". more information

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Lancaster, PA: Lancaster Mennonite School, 1948. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 72pp; illus from photographs. Includes class history, prophecy, activities, faculty and staff, reflections by graduating seniors, class poems, etc. The many photographs show classes in agriculture, needlecraft, shop, and homemaking as well as senior baby pictures, seniors at work and play, student life, etc. 10.5" x 7.75". more information

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Worcester, MA: Franklin Printing House, 1860. First Edition. Original wraps. Good. Edges chipped. (4)pp. Graduation programme and order of exercises for the boys in the graduating class. 8.25" x 5.5". more information

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Ayer, MA: Printed by The Public Spirit, 1881. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. (20)pp; view on back cover. Comprises articles by various contributors, edited by Henry F. Tarbell. Nathan Thompson was Principal at the time. Topics include aspects of life at the Academy as well as matters literary, philosophical and historical. Includes advertisements for local businesses: harness maker & carriage trimmer; clothing; watchmaker; marble work; sleighs; boots; blacksmith; allopathic physician; tailor; &c. 9" x 5.75". more information

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Leominster, MA: Printed by M.A. Leger, 1882. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Good. Wraps separating along spine. (20)pp; cover view. Comprises articles by various contributors, edited by James W. Harris. Nathan Thompson was Principal at the time. Topics include various aspects of life at the Academy as well as matters literary, philosophical and historical. Includes advertisements for local businesses. 8.75" x 5.75". more information

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Cambridgeport, MA: L.S. Learned, Printer, 1862. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. (4)pp. Graduation programme and order of exercises for the boys in the graduating class. The dissertations reflected the War Between the States: "The Monitor and the Merrimac"; "Progress of America"; "Devotion for Liberty"; "The Dying Soldier"; "Gen. McClellan"; &c. 8.25" x 5.25". more information

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Maytown, PA: Maytown Intermediate School, 1902. Original edition. Near Fine. Broadside, 9" x 6", black ink on cream stock. Longenecker was a teacher at the Maytown School and the proctor of this spelling bee. more information

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Mansfield, PA, 1933. Original wraps. Very Good. (8)pp. This tiny dance card, meant to be worn on the young lady's wrist, includes the class officers, committees and sponsors. The spaces for dances contain 14 names in ink: Fred, Carl, Steve, Cootie, et al. Music by the Melody Makers. Bound in dark-red paper covers; red and black tassel. 3.75" x 2.75". more information

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Mansfield, PA, 1936. Original wraps. Very Good. (8)pp. This tiny dance card, meant to be worn on the young lady's wrist, includes the Y.M. Cabinet (all women), program, &c. The spaces for dances have no names filled in. Music by the Red and Black Orchestra. Bound in gilt-embossed green covers; gold tassel. 2.75" x 2". more information

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Maryville, TN: Maryville College, 1916. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. (20)pp; 8pp illus from photographs. Interesting, pictorial brochure about this "Poor Man's College" in the Southern Appalachians. The approach is to compare the natural resources of Southern Appalachia with the human resources. Each page presents a topic. For example, "Appalachian Power" has sub-sections on Natural Power, Human Power, and Undeveloped Power. "The Southern Mountaineers" discusses Nominal Mountaineers, Typical Mountaineers, and Belated Mountaineers. "A Valuable National Asset" comprises Racial Vigor, Pure Americanism, and Fervent Patriotism. And so forth. Each one-page section is accompanied by photo-illustrations on the facing page. The brochure ends with an appeal for contributions to endowed scholarships and self-help work funds. 3.5" x 6.5". more information

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Amherst, MA: Mass. Agricultural School, 1909. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. 4pp. The school had 250 students and a library of 32,000 volumes. This newsletter includes some notes on Amherst and surrounding towns, a list of summer-school students with home addresses, and bits of campus news. 8" x 6.25". more information

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Chicago: National Baking School, 1955. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. 32pp; illus from photographs. Laid in are: 4-page promotional letter, tuition certificate, three other promotional pieces. This brochure includes condensed descriptions of the 60 lessons, required equipment, etc. 10.5" x 8.25". more information

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NY Not published 1882., 1882. Few dark spots, else near very good condition. 3" x 5.75" one side Printed at the Institution and accomplished by hand. William Porter, M.D., was Superintendent. "The Bearer, Miss Lambertson, a Pupil in this Institution, has leave of absence till the opening of the Fall Term which will begin on September 6th, 1882. Parents or friends are requested to see that the Pupil returns Punctually at the time specified. Return this permit with the Pupil.". Original edition. Binding is not bound. more information

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Princeton, NJ: Princeton University, 1918. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. One page; a partial manuscript by Goodrich is written on verso. The printed text states that the curriculum "will be based on the courses of the Ensign school at Annapolis . to be covered in nine months," &c. 8.5" x 5.5". more information

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Philadelphia: Printed by Wm. F. Geddes, 1848. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Trace of scattered foxing. 40pp. The Prof. of Literature at Penn speaks of preparing students for active civic life, the importance of "liberal study," etc. 9" x 5.5". more information

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not published, 1890. Original. not bound. Very Good. Card ; chromolitho winter scene of church. On verso is printed text in decorative border, names filled in. Signed by A.P. Riardon, Teacher. 6" x 4.25". more information

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s.l. s.n. [Merriam & Co.] nd [ca.1850-60]., 1850. Very good condition. 5" x 3.25" one side The graveside vignette and four-stanza poem are surrounded by religious sayings within a decorative border, printed in green. Illustrated by woodcut vignette. original edition. Binding is not bound. more information

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Delaware, OH: Coop Recreation Service, 1942. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. (377)pp; text illus. Each booklet has a pictorial cover. Topics include programs, leadership and budgeting for social recreation events, with specific booklets on mental games, outdoor games, "handy stunts," "Romancing: Folk Lore of Courtship" (games, proverbs, love songs); international folk dances; "Southern Singing Games"; and "Western Play Party Games." 6.75" x 3.75". more information

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NY: Commentary, 1950. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 8pp, offprint from "Commentary." Examines discrimination against minorities, especially Jews, practiced by universities and medical schools via quota systems. 10" x 7". more information

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Bethlehem, PA: Published by the Society, 1924. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Fragile paper covers chipped at edges. 34pp. Founded as a debating club in 1858 by "a group of earnest young men from both the [Moravian College] and Theological Seminary," the Club was discontinued during the Civil War, then reorganized as the Comenian Literary Society in 1874. Debates gradually gave way to essays and orations. In 1891, the Society started a college newspaper & literary journal and named it "The Comenia." This booklet includes the history and constitution of the club, lists of members, officers, &c. 6.75" x 4". more information

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Springfield, MA: Clark W. Bryan, Printers, 1877. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Printed paper covers bit discolored. 36pp. Contains talks by Julius Seelye as well as Roswell D. Hitchcock of New York. Seelye was President of Amherst from 1877 to 1890, and he instituted the "Amherst System" of college self-government, whereby students take a large part in maintaining discipline at Ahmerst. 9" x 5". more information

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Ithaca, NY: S.L. Sheldon, 1905. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Sheldon, photographer. 32 plates from photographs, printed on rectos only. 6" x 8". more information

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Selinsgrove, PA: Susquehanna University, 1941. First Thus. Self-wraps. Very Good. (4)pp. Contains the order of exercises, musical selections, AB and BS degree conferees (49 total), honors, prizes, etc. 9.5" x 6.25". more information

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Philadelphia: William F. Geddes, Printer, 1854. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. 24pp. Refers to "the increasing evils of pauperism [as] the plague- spot on our moral and social system." This report notes that the work of the Union School and Children's Home-- "the first of its kind in Philadelphia"--has targeted "the decrease of pauperism, by the rescue of children from evil associations and contaminating influences." Fifth-year accomplishments included construction of a new house. The report also cites specific cases of child abuse and neglect, admissions that bring the total to 191 children of whom 53 were placed with families, while 23 were returned to their own families, two went on to Girard College, and four died. Also here are financial reports, list of donors, etc. 8.5" x 5.5". more information

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Buffalo, NY: Virtuoso Music School, 1928. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 32pp; illus from photographs. This correspondence school laid claim to being "the leading wind instrument school in America" in the 1920s. Included are many testimonials from men and women, accompanied by portraits of them in band uniforms, along with a statement of the "no pressure" musical theories originated by W.M. Eby, sample lessons, a picture of the Virtuoso diploma, etc. 9.25" x 6". more information

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Morgantown: WV University, 1899. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. (32)pp. Has a list of instructors, fees, course descriptions, "free public lectures and entertainments," correspondence school, &c. Offered were courses in the departments of philosophy, pedagogy, economics, law, history, greek, latin, romance languages & literature, rhetoric and elocution, mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, civil and mining engineering, geology and mineralogy, drawing and painting, and music. 8.5" x 5.75". more information

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Northampton Printed at Gazette Office 1850., 1850. 1st Edition. Gatherings tied at spine as issued and in good condition. 8.75" x 5.5" 24pp Lists students (and hometowns) in the Classical and English departments, both of which include a number of women, etc. Illustrated by engraved-view frontispiece. First Edition. Binding is tied spine. more information

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Easthampton, MA: Williston Seminary, 1890. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. One illustration near the end was excised. 24pp; 35 illus from photographs, map. Laid in are two lithotype view plates on heavy stock and a map on light stock. 9" x 6". more information

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New Haven: Yale University, 1909. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. (3)pp. Concerns the election of Fellows, members of the Corporation of Yale University (William Howard Taft, Eli Whitney, et al), etc. 8" x 5". more information

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