Box 21

Scope and Contents This diary contains lesson plans and notes designed to develop student skills specific to boys and girls. Specific notes on the boys detail student names and skill, vocabulary lists on "house words," letters to the Red Cross, notes on "Safety Week," and notes on field trips to lumber yards. Notes for girls detail a flyer on "Girl Reserve Recognition Service Club," vocabulary on housewares and duties, flyers and notes on a student run fashion show. Scattered in the diary are maps of the world,...

Scope and Contents This diary opens with a seating chart, separating children by reading level, and notes from student council meetings. Grammatical structure, vocabulary lists and projects seems to be emphasized in this journal. There are also detailed accounts of assigned readings as well as teacher interactions with students and their parents in regards to attendance and deportment. Personal hygiene is mentioned in numerous situations and in varied contexts. Ethics concerning agricultural techniques is a...

Scope and Contents Unlike the previous diary of Francis Smith, this diary is related more exclusively to club activities and assignments. This diary extends from the academic school year through the summer and includes programs from summer camp activities. The names, age, academic level, and social standing of individuals are recorded in detail. Group competitions (academic and social) are discussed and promoted by this teacher. Several pages discuss the activities and work of the "Girl Reserve," "Stamp Club,"...