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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.
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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)