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Category: Archives -> Document Boxes: Archives  
Donor: Carol Ruba
Location: Mason County Research Center -> Research Gallery  
Accession Number: 1994.163.11  
Name of Object: Ledger  
Description: Black two ring notebook with School Managment notes by Bertha Fletcher, donor's mother --- personality, high calling, qualities, preparation, training, responsibility, rewards of the teacher --- the first day: gathering at school, openning, securing names, seating, daily schedule --- daily schedule of work: daily lessons, recess, recitations, seat work --- school classification: city, country, mixed, graded, transportation, how to grade --- school government: discipline, obedience, nagging, rules, honor, monitors --- punishment: purposes, principles, kinds --- school evils: carelessness, laziness, tardiness, attendance, tale-bearing, whispering, lying, cheating, stealing, impudence, rebellion --- virtues: neatness, accuracy, silence, industry, truthfulness, politeness --- school morals: character of teacher, importance, how to teach, environment --- cautions: sarcasm, threatening/scolding, condemning, confidence, patience --- incentives: prizes, marking --- promotion --- examinations, tests, reviews --- mutual relations of Superintendent, Principal, Teacher --- school exterior --- history --- etc.  
History: Bertha Fletcher was a teacher in Ludington area Sc  
Condition: Good  
Width: 7 inches  
Depth: 9.75 inches  
Year Manufactured: 0000