Jackson Elementary School PTA scrapbook

Collection — Volume: 1

Identifier: S4435

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one scrapbook of newsclippings, snap shots and school publications (Jackson Journal vol.1 no. 1, Dec., 1958; Jackson Newsheet, Feb., March 1959, April of 1959,1960.) Two prominent Duluthians were students at the Jackson school and were invited to the 75th Anniversary Celebration in 1959: Julius H. Barnes (attended in 1885) and Mayor E. Clifford Mork. The collection clippings include the 75th Anniversary and the memorabilia includes Barnes’ letter to the Third grade class thanking them for inviting him to the celebration and thanking them for coming to this home in the Holland Hotel to sing happy birthday to him. The letter is dated March 18, 1959, Barnes died April 17, 1959.

Dates

1958-1960

Creator

Jackson Elementary School PTA (Duluth, Minn.) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The Jackson Elementary School was located at 422 West 3rd Street in 1884. The frame structure was abandoned in 1893 and the school rebuilt. In 1953 the building was remodeled. In about 1962 the school was closed. This date has not been confirmed and the Board of Education record indicates the school was used for county offices beginning in the 1950’s. Duluth city directories list principals for the school through 1962. It is not listed in the city directory of 1963.

Extent

1.00 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of one scrapbook of newsclippings, snap shots and school publications.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

Related Materials:

S3688 Duluth Board of Education ISD 709 records

General

This collection is owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, but is housed at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives.

Subjects

Associations, institutions, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Barnes, Julius H. (Julius Howland), 1873-1959
Children Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Community life--Minnesota--Duluth Subject Source: Local sources
Duluth Public Schools (Duluth, Minn.)
Education Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Educators Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Elementary school students Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Elementary schools Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Families Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Neighborhoods Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
PTA Subject Source: Local sources
Parent Teacher Association Subject Source: Local sources
Parents Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Schools Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Students Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Teachers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Teaching Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings