McGuffey Training School Collection
SC 217

 

Summary Information

Repository
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Title
McGuffey Training School Collection
ID
SC 217
Date [inclusive]
1947-1979
Extent
1.0 Linear feet
Physical Description
This collection is made up of two scrapbooks (McGuffey School PTA dated 1956-57, and a general scrapbook dated 1958-59), and photographs from 1947-48, Class Photos from 1953, and a small amount of information from the 1979 McGuffey School Reunion.
Location
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1.
Language
English
Abstract
Contains various physical artifacts representing Radford University's history.

Preferred Citation

McGuffey Training School Collection, Special Collections, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.

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SCOPE AND CONTENTS

Class photographs from 1953, 1955, 1960; unposed photos of 5th grade class playing in the snow (1947-48), Teacher's Registers, and invitations and information about the 1979 McGuffey School Reunion organized by Blanche Daniel, who was Director of the Training School from 1930-1962. McGuffey School PTA scrapbook 1956-57 contains newspaper clippings about the school and photographs of school events. Scrapbook 1958-59 contains newspaper clippings and photographs of school events.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections

McConnell Library
PO Box 6881
Radford, Virginia
540-831-5692
archives@radford.edu

Restrictions to Access

An appointment for research is required. Collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Accruals

Additional accruals are not expected.

Related Archival Materials

Blanche Daniel Postcard and Manuscript Collection. https://mozart.radford.edu/archives/findingaids/daniel-blanche-postcard.html

 

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Collection Inventory

Box 1:

Folder 1: Photographs. 1947-48 5th grade class playing in the snow. 52 photos, various sizes, some labeled.

Folder 2: Class Photograph. Grade 1, 1953.

Folder 3: Class Photograph. Grade 3, 1953.

Folder 4: Class Photograph. Grade 4, 1953.

Folder 5: Class Photograph. Grade 4, 1953.

Folder 6: Class Photograph. Grade 5, 1953.

Folder 7: Class Photograph. Grade 6, 1953.

Folder 8: Class Photograph. Grade 7, 1953.

Folder 9: Class photo, Dec 1955. Several copies.

Folder 10: Class photo, 1960/61.

Folder 11: Various photos donated by Katie Morgan. Undated.

Folder 12: Undated and Unidentified Photos.

Folder 13: Teacher's Registers. 1956-57.

Folder 14: Teacher's Registers. 1957-58.

Folder 15: Teacher's Registers. 1958-59.

Folder 16: Teacher's Registers. 1959-60.

Folder 17: Teacher's Registers. 1960-61.

Folder 18: Handwritten Invitation Letter and Recipient List for McGuffey School Reunion. 1979.

Folder 19: Official Invitation Letter to McGuffey School Reunion; Event Program; Handwritten Schedule of Events. 1979.

Folder 20: Various Newspaper Clippings Included in Donation Box.

Box 2:

McGuffey School PTA 1956-57 scrapbook.

McGuffey School 1958-59 scrapbook.