Fonds 87-011 - Sproule family fonds

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Sproule family fonds

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    Fonds

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    87-011

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    • 1869-1930 (Creation)
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      Sproule family

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    16 cm of textual records

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    This fonds was in the custody of Laura Sproule before it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

    Scope and content

    This fonds consists of three scrapbooks of assorted clippings covering such topics as: handicrafts, holidays, poetry and song. Also includes attendance records, trustee meetings, teachers contacts and other education related records for School Section No. 10, Brock Township, Ontario.

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    This fonds was donated by Laura Sproule via Ronald Sproule

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        School attendance and grading records are subject to privacy legislation

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        Associated material located at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa and the Archives of Ontario in Toronto.

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        Box 1

        Scrapbook 1

        • Assorted newspaper clippings in G L of Ontario, I O O F, 1899 book: - patterns - crochet - knitting - recitations - pottery - quilts

        Scrapbook 2

        • Assorted news paper clippings in ledger for school # 10, Brock Township 1895-1912. Some of original entries not covered over by clippings, including: minutes of trustees meetings, 1906-07; and accounts 1895-1900, 1906-10. The clippings in this scrapbook relate to: - bride showers - weddings - Halloween - Christmas - New Years - Valentines Day - St. Patrick's Day - recipes - entertainment - readings and songs

        Scrapbook 3

        • In the book with picture of a Cardinal on the cover - assortment of clippings: - poetry - songs - helpful hints

        Folder 1

        • Ledger of Charles Sproule, Secretary-Treasurer for Brock School Board, school # 10 - itemized list of expenses, 1868-81; including teachers salary - annual report of school board meetings, 1871-81 - copy of contracts between the school board and teacher, 187-74

        Folder 2

        • Daily register for recording the attendance of pupils in public school # 10, Brock Township, 1916 - includes section on religious instruction and selected scripture readings for 1916 - outline of instruction to be given in elementary agriculture and horticulture - rules regarding structure of school and sessions

        Folder 3

        • Daily register for recording the attendance of pupils in public school # 10, Brock Township, 1901. This register was used as a scrapbook, clippings of children's stories, animal pictures - register includes list of textbooks authorized for use in public schools - a programme of studies for public schools

        Collection also includes 3 atlases shelved in the reading room and 4 other books shelved with the box.

        Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Ontario (Toronto: J H Beers and Co, 1877)

        The Home Knowledge Atlas (Toronto: Home Knowledge Association, 1889)

        Atlas of Ontario County, Province of Ontario (Toronto Chas. & Gond 1895)

        The Canadian Hymnal (Toronto: Wm Biggs 1913)

        Weddings and Wedding Anniversaries (New York: Butterick, 1894)

        Hymns for Schools (Toronto: Gordon Thompson, nd)

        Ontario Public School Geography (Toronto: W J Gage, 1922)

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