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Rough Woods School Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-012
Scope and Contents

This collection, dating from 1924-1929, originated from the #3 Rough Woods schoolhouse located in Hardin County, Pleasant Township. Consisting solely of teaching aids known as the "Instructor Picture Series", the Rough Woods School Collection provides insight into the teaching methods utilized in rural schools. The "Instructor Picture Series" encouraged students to think critically about works of art and develop oral and written communication skills in the process.

Dates: Created: 1924-1929; Other: Majority of material found in 1924-1929

S. Elouise Walters Collection

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Identifier: RSC-HEC-022
Scope and Contents

The S. Elouise Walters Collection consists of notes, essays, and lesson plans. These records were compiled and utilized by Ms. Walters in the course of earning her High School Normal Training Certificate from New Hampton High School in Chickasaw County.

Dates: Created: 1934-1935; Other: Majority of material found in 1934-1935; Other: Date acquired: 07/17/2014

Sac County Rural School Records

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Identifier: RSC-RSR-081
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Sac County, Iowa dating from 1879-1974. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series: “County Board of Education, 1907-1974”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1882-1974”, “Township, 1951-1955”, and “District and...
Dates: Created: 1879-1974; Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1960

Shelby County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-083
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Shelby County, Iowa dating from 1875-1980. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series -- “County Board of Education, 1931-1966”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1882-1980”, “Township, 1917-1966”, and “District and...
Dates: Created: 1875-1980; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1950; Other: Date acquired: 10/26/2007

Sioux County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-084
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Sioux County, Iowa dating from 1877-1980. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series -- “County Board of Education, 1919-1975”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1887-1980”, “Township, 1882-1966”, and “District and...
Dates: Created: 1877-1980; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1980; Other: Date acquired: 06/25/2008

State of Iowa Department of Public Instruction Forms and Publications

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Identifier: RSC-RSR-101
Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of rural school related publications and forms diseminated by the Iowa State Office of Public Instruction from. This includes a near-complete run of the State Educational Directory, volumes 17 through 40 of the Educational Bulletin, and two volumes of the Dispatch as well as blank teacher contracts and school census forms.

Dates: Created: 1934-1973

Story County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-085
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Story County, Iowa dating from 1890-1932. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into one box: “Teachers' Reports to the Superintendent, 1890-1932”. Box 1. "Teachers' Reports to the...
Dates: Created: 1890-1963; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2008

Susan Hightshoe Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-021
Scope and Contents

The Susan Hightshoe Collection consists of manuscript and printed teaching materials used by the donor's aunts - Helen Marine, Martha Schemmel, and Lorraine Turnipseed - during their careers in education. The records include plays, dialogues, poems, recitations, school program line-ups, and sheet music. The material dates from 1923-1942, although a majority of the items date from circa 1930s.

Dates: Created: 1923-1942

Tama County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-086
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Tama County, Iowa dating from 1890-1975. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series: “County Board of Education, 1948-1975”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1890-1975”, “Township, 1948”, and “District and School,...
Dates: Created: 1890-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1960; Other: Date acquired: 05/01/2009

Wapello County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-090
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Wapello County, Iowa dating from 1870-1975. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into three series -- “County Board of Education, 1870-1965”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1864-1975”, and “District and School, 1895-1966”...
Dates: Created: 1870-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1970; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2007

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