| Description | 17/4/1907-3/7/1907
J.D. Anderson. Ferryhill Public School. 17th April 1907. Complaint relating to the disproportionate pay towards two teachers, as Miss Suter received £55 as an assistant teacher and Miss Walsh only received £50 whilst teaching a large class.
J.D. Anderson. Ferryhill Public School. 3rd May 1907. Letter detailing issues around the number of pupils attending Shorthand classes.
J.D. Anderson. Ferryhill Public School. 9th May 1907. Letter responding to report from Major Inspector on overcrowding in the Infants Department- evidence given against report.
Hector (School Board Clerk), addressed to J. D. Anderson at Ferryhill Public School. 22nd May 1907. Letter inquiring whether Miss Elizabeth Robb should have a position at the school. Annotations given by Anderson to the affirmative.
J. D. Anderson. Ferryhill Public School. 24th May 1907. Letter suggesting Miss Suter be given a full class to teach to suit her interests.
Hector (School Board Clerk), addressed to J.D. Anderson of Ferryhill Public School. 1st June 1907. Request about how much money should be given to school for books through McKnight Mortification & Town Council Scholarship Fund. Annotated answer by Anderson given the number 15.
J. D. Anderson. Ferryhill Public School. 19th June 1907. Details of issues surrounding the lack of teachers in Infants Department- suspects there will 180 infants between Rooms 1 and 2.
Barnet. Middle Public School. 19th April 1907. Request by Mr Wallace to receive his skeleton back, lent to Dr Mercer Watson for lectures in High School.
Barnet. Middle Public School. 25th May 1907. Letter relating to ten King’s Students set apart for practical Training in the school, with two dropping out. Details given about their training.
Barnet. Middle Public School. 7th June 1907. McKnight’s Fund. Request for £6 to cover book costs before opening in August.
John Brady. St Peter’s Roman Catholic School, Aberdeen. 12th June 1907. Request £3.10.0 from McKnight Mortification Fund.
James Campbell. Marywell Street Public School. 29th May 1907. Issues surrounding introduction of new pupils to the school, with concerns about having to withdraw other pupils.
James Campbell. Marywell Street Public School. 27th May 1907. Requests relating to grants for pupils entering into Manual Instruction and Cookery classes, owing to pupils turning twelve in the correct year.
James Campbell. Marywell Street Public School. 5th June 1907. Details about suggested sum to be given from McKnight Mortification Fund.
James Campbell. Marywell Street Public School. 6th June 1907. Staffing Arrangements and subsequent details.
Secretary of Aberdeen Physical Training College (name unclear). Unique stamp from college on front. Addressed to James Campbell at Marywell St.
Name unclear. Mile-End Public School. 30th April 1907. Letter regarding Photo Enlargements of late Chairmen of the School Board.
Duncan Clarke. Commerce Street Public School. 25th April 1907. Request relating to McKnight Mortification Fund.
Duncan Clarke. Commerce Street Public School. 3rd June 1907. Follow-up on McKnight fund- request for an increase in funds.
Prospectus of Evening Classes- Constabulary Class- Timetables on front page (labelled 15 in corner). On other side (page 16), it is titled “Outline of Work in the Constabulary Classes”.
John McKenzie. Ashley Road Public School. 27th June 1907. Response to complaints that the sender in question has a preference towards a particular bookseller.
John McKenzie. Ashley Road Public School. 24th June 1907. Two-page detailed letter about the dissatisfaction with Mrs Walker in relation to the supply to books.
John McBain. High School for Girls. 25th April 1907. List of details about performance results from former pupils of the high school at the university- e.g one graduated 1st Honours in Mathematics, receiving a prize of £65.
John McBain. High School for Girls. 4th May 1907. Another letter describing the achievements of former High School for Girls pupils.
John McBain. High Schools for Girls. 10th May 1907. Notes on the enrolment of a fourth child of J. Chalmers of Stanley Street to the school. The second child is noted to be exempt from paying fees. Note on the other side of page about free books.
John McBain. High School for Girls. 9th May 1907. Cover letter noting an enclosed £10 for the use of gas and coal in preparation of dinner for pupils.
John McBain. High School for Girls. 30th May 1907. Request for annual gift from Town Council of two gold medals, and £25 grant for prizes.
John McBain. High School for Girls. 5th June 1907. Discussion on Dorothy Cooper’s attendance and payment of fees, as she has been very irregular due to illness. The sender claims her ill health may be on account of her growing up in Egypt.
Wilson. 14 Crown Street, Aberdeen. 28th May 1907. Cover letter for enclosed cheque for £430 to the board. Details about why a little illegible.
William McClean. Kittybrewster Public School. 4th January 1907. Cover letter for Bible Examination Questions and relevant details.
John McGregor. Old Aberdeen Public School. 3rd June 1907. Request for leave of absence as he is a part of the Battalion of Volunteers and they are going into camp for a week (22nd-29th June). Title given underneath name – Capt &Hon. Major, 4th V.B.G.H)
John McGregor. Old Aberdeen Public School. No date given. Library fund list.
J McLeod. Westfield Public School. 20th May 1907. Recommendation regarding Miss Annie Rennie to take charge of either an Infants or Junior Class.
John Peter. Hanover Street Public School. 25th April 1907. Response to inquiry about the number of dinners given- says 2667 dinners were supplied last winter.
Ross. Causewayend Public School. 6th June 1907. Inquiry about William Buchan as he attended the exam for free scholarship but was unable to complete the oral exam.
Ross. Causewayend Public School. 10th June 1907. List of sums paid to members of staff in the previous year by the Local Committee in connection to Scheme for the Training of Teachers.
Margaret Reid. 44 Summerfield Terrace, Aberdeen. 25th April 1907. Job application for assistant teacher for interim between summer and training college session- has been teaching at Old Aberdeen School for four years, taught both juniors and seniors.
Jessie A. Ritchie. 89 High Street, Old Aberdeen. 30th April 1907. Job application for interim sub assistant- has been teaching at St Paul Street School for 4 years, experienced from Infants to Seniors. Came 34th in King’s Scholarship Examination.
Annie Shanks. 35 Claremont Place, Aberdeen. 29th April 1907. Job application as interim teacher. Teacher at Skene Square Public school for four years.
Skea. 269 Great Western Road. 8th April 1907. Letter to appeal on behalf of Miss Kidd for her invaluable contribution. Argues she should not continue to be helping with the sewing classes.
Skea. St Paul Street Public School. 8th May 1907. Appeal to the Board for a salary fix at £300 as she has to support her extended relatives.
Skea. St Paul Street Public School. 10th June 1907. Letter discussing the illnesses of multiple teachers at once.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 11th April 1905. Notes on Mr Pearson and his classes, exam work for boys and machinery. [Please note the date is from two years prior to the bundle’s date range]
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 11th April 1907. Letter discussing the salaries of Miss Mackie and Miss Allam (may be misspelled).
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 4th May 1907. Request for names of former pupils of the school currently at the university, and details relating to the Bursary Certification.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 27th May 1907. Notes on a pupil from Kittybrewster school who was prevented by illness from attending Oral Examination.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 7th June 1907. Enclosed timetable for Woodand Metalwork at the school.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 22nd June 1907. Discussion on the Games Fund.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 22nd June 1907. Titled “Prize Lay”- notes a man named Rev Leford.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 26th June 1907. Letter regarding the return of and communication from Mr Jackson.
Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 11th April 1907. Discussion on having an instructor of singing placed in the school to give singing lessons.
David Symon. 20 Cairnfield Place, Aberdeen. 6th April 1907. Discussion of work done weekly as Director of the Drawing Instruction of the Boards’ Elementary Schools, as well as a pupil teacher.
George Smith. Training College Buildings, Charlotte Street, Aberdeen. 8th June 1907. Letter discussing payment of £172 for Practical Training of Teachers, as well as arrangements for next session.
Mary Walker. 8 Jasmine Place, Aberdeen. 8th May 1907. Job application for interim teacher0 came third in King’s Scholarship list for Scotland. Prepared to teach any Elementary School classes but especially between Standard 1 and 6.
Thompson. St John’s Public School. 7th May 1907. Complaint about Miss Christie for being unable to control her classes- went into a “nervous excitement” when challenged on it and was unable to teach her class that session. Thompson suggests she be removed from the position.
Valentine. High Evening School. 24th April 1907. Teachers of the First Aid and Home Nursing Class suggest that the results of examinations regarding these classes be published, especially all pupils have passed.
Isabella Walker. 53 Cranford Road. 14th May 1907. Job application for Interim Teacher- currently teacher at Westfield Public School, and passed the King’s Scholarship Examination in the First Class list. Hopes to enter the Training College in October and wishes to obtain work in one of the schools prior to entering.
Wallace. Central H.G. School, Aberdeen. 8th April 1907. Discussion on use of practical classes as well as overall hours for Pupil-Teachers, according to different teaching regulations.
Wallace. Central H.G. School. 8th April 1907. Appeal on behalf of Miss Smith (Assistant Art Mistress) to receive a pay rise and details her excellent work.
Wallace. Central H.G. School. 23rd April 1907. Request to receive £5 as a grant for books. Also notes given on money raised from concerts given by Pupil-Teachers.
Wallace. Central H.G. School. 7th May 1907. Two page letter with notes on Central Schools requirements about age of enrolment and supplementary course classes.
Wallace. Central H.G. School. 13th May 1907. Two-page letter on including Shorthand as part of the curriculum as it would greatly benefit pupils.
Aberdeen Central Higher Grade School University Results- April 1907. Includes list of those graduated, scholarships and class results
Aberdeen Central Higher Grade School. Attendance- Session 1906-1907.
Wallace. Central Higher Grade School. 6th June 1907. Award of £1 of books to Alice M. Duthie for finishing highest in Scholarship Examination.
Wallace. Central Higher Grade School. 20th May 1907. Inquiry about the number of candidates for the Watt Bursary Examination.
Wallace. Central Higher Grade School. 25th June 1907. Watt Bursars list. Names and addresses given.
John Wisely. 13 Great Western Road. 30th April 1907. Request for a bicycle to carry out duties as outdoor inspector.
Watson. Broomhill Public School. 26th April 1907. Cover letter with attached library book list with hopes for a £5 grant, although Watson states the school has no claim to the grant. |