State Library of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Education

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Photographs, historical documents and government reports chronicling the development of education in Pennsylvania.
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Adults and students assemble for school picture.
Adults and students assemble for school picture.
Education
Adults and students assemble for a school picture. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Beechmont School
Beechmont School
Education--Pennsylvania--Allegheny County ; Rural schools -- Pennsylvania -- Allegheny County
Students and teacher from the Beechmont School in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Building Damaged by Storm
Building Damaged by Storm
Building failures--Pictorial works ; Wind damage
A brick building damaged by probable high winds. Note the damaged section of roof lying on the ground on the right. Clothing of the people in the picture suggest time frame as 1890's to 1920's. It has been theorized that the building was a school but no evidence has been found to support that theory. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Chrestas School 1911-1912
Chrestas School 1911-1912
Education ; Rural schools
Class photo from the Chrestas School. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Class from a one-room school.
Class from a one-room school.
Education ; Rural schools
Post card of the class from a one-room school house. The teacher is identified as Wilson Hayes Pollock. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Class picture - Children gathered on steps
Class picture - Children gathered on steps
Education ; Rural schools
Class from a school at the turn of the century. Teacher identified as Wilson Hayes Pollock. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Cowans School
Cowans School
Education -- Pennsylvania -- Union County -- Cowan ; Rural schools -- Pennsylvania
A class picture of students of the Cowan school in 1907. Photograph from the collection of Wilson Hayes Pollock.
Ewingville School 1907
Ewingville School 1907
Education--New Jersey
Teachers and students of the Ewingville, New Jersey school. Ewingville borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Group of young adults
Group of young adults
Education
This group of young people are dressed in their best clothes to attend a function, perhaps a dance or social. Notice the corsages and boutonnieres on several of the individuals. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
A Group of Young Women
A Group of Young Women
Education
Class picture from a women's school or college. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Hickman School 1907
Hickman School 1907
Education--Pennsylvania--Allegheny County ; Rural schools -- Pennsylvania -- Allegheny County
Teacher and students of the Hickman School, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
McKean School 1907
McKean School 1907
Education--Pennsylvania--Erie County ; Rural schools -- Pennsylvania -- Erie County
Teachers and students of the McKean School, Erie County, Pennsylvania in 1907. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Model School
Model School
School buildings--Design and construction--United States
Photo of a model school from a postcard.
One-room classroom
One-room classroom
Education ; Rural schools
A typical one-room classroom. Younger children are seated in front with the older children in the rear. Notice there are visitor chairs along the back wall. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Rural one-room schoolhouse
Rural one-room schoolhouse
Education ; Rural schools
Students and teacher pose for a class picture in front of their school. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
School Building Early 1900's
School Building Early 1900's
Education
A larger school building, likely having multiple classrooms. Notice the outhouse in the background. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
School Performance
School Performance
Education ; College and school drama
Four unidentified persons practicing a scene from a school drama. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
School Photo - Many Elementary Students
School Photo - Many Elementary Students
Education
Students and adults gathered for a school photograph. An area in the bottom right of the photo has been removed. The excised person is identified as Wilson Hayes Pollock. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
A School Picture Taken Outside Two-story School Building
A School Picture Taken Outside Two-story School Building
Education
Group photo of the students attending this school. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.
Teachers and Students on an Outing
Teachers and Students on an Outing
Education
Picture of school class on an outing. Many of the adults are most likely chaperones. If anyone has any additional identifying information about this photo, please contact the State Library of Pennsylvania, Digital Rights Office, Forum Bldg., 607 South Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600. Phone: (717) 783-5969.