| Description | 22/5/1917 - 22/8/1917
Jemima Anderson. 39 University Road. 20 June 1917.
Applies for post of Supplementary Teacher at Skene Square School and cites her experience and service.
A.D. Henderson. Ferryhill School. 15 August 1917.
Short note discusses 2 Belgian boys who have gone to Newcastle with their mother.
Isobella Black 44 Irvine Place. 20 June 1917.
Applies for vacancy at Broomhill School and quotes her service and experience.
Mary J. Booth. 128 Blenheim Place 21 June 1917.
Seeks leave from her duties at Old Aberdeen School for duration of the war as she wishes to become a V.A.D. nurse. She advises she cannot apply to the Red Cross unless she has been allowed to give up her employment temporarily.
Duncan Clarke. Victoria Road School. 30 May 1917.
Letter advising the perfect attendance of Jane Main aged 14 years, 134 Sinclair Row for past 5 and half years when she leaves in June.
Helen Cruickshank.Logie Newton. Rothienorman. 20 July 1917.
Letter discussing need to get use of the Gymnasium at Grammar School for pupils at the Central School and impact on timetables.
Agnes M. Cameron. 45 Victoria Street. 22 May 1917.
For health reason she asks to be moved from St.Paul Street School to a quieter part of the town.
Duncan Clarke 7 Argyll Place. 30 June 1917.
Refers to his upcoming retirement in March 1920 as headmaster and outlines points, surrounding his teaching and service, which may affect this pension.
J.?.S. Cooper. Marywell Street School. 21 August 1917.
Refers to a letter from the board and advises that the school has used both sides of drawing paper for a considerable time.
W.B. Duguid. Kittybrewster School. 1 June 1917.
Advises the board that he has had to pay cartage of 10 pennies on delivery of a `Ball Frame `from Charles and Dible. Feels this is a mistake but the carter refused to leave the parcel without payment.
W.B. Duguid. Kittybrewster School. 7 June 1917.
Advises on dispute with afternamed pupils parents concerning her years of perfect attendance encompassing KingStreet and Kittybrewster schools. Jessie Gibb, 24 or 34 Asgrove Road.
Edith Davidson. 414 Great Western Road. 25 May 1917.
Wishes to be considered for position as Infant Mistress at the Grammar School citing her experience and length of service.
Lucy Duffus. High School for Girls. No Date.
Advising board that she took liberty of adding 1 shillings worth of `seed beads` to Mrs Watt`s account. Not sure if this will be reflected in the account the board will receive.
Laura Deas. Middle School. 22 June 1917.
Advises the board the swimming classes for teachers will discontinue on 23 June and seeks to find out if they are owing any more for coal.
Jessie Donaldson. 14 Beechgrove Terrace. Date unknown.
Wishes to be considered for post at Mile-end School as it is closer her home.
Margaret B. Dey. 55 Forrest Avenue. 2 June 1917.
Submits application to be transferred from the Junior Division to the Supplementary , Senior or Qualifying classes at Broomhill School giving her service and experience.
Margaret S. Duncan. Craigview Inverey Braemar.4/ 6 August 1917.
Series of 2 letters and accompanying doctor`s medical note in which her address of 49 Whitehall Road is quoted. Comments on the severe financial strain of doctor and chemist bills and asks for the boards kind consideration of her circumstances.
W. Fyfe. Woodside School. 23 May 1917.
Refers to a letter from board, not attached, and replies that 43 boys have expressed a willingness to take up work at farms or market gardens in the district during the summer holidays.
George Fenton. Ruthrieston School. 24/29 May1917.
Two letters concerning the behaviour of a pupil and latterly his parents surrounding the apparent deliberate damage caused to a book. Advises the board so it may put its authority behind the matter. Pupils name given as Robert Fraser 296 Hardgate.
George Fenton. Ruthrieston School. 5 June 1917.
Reminds board of his late proposal the previous year to have the Blind Children undergo a brief holiday at Linn-Moor Home. Asks if this could be arranged for the last half of August this year. Teachers would accompany children and parents advised of this. He refers to this holiday being constituted as an open – air school combining a modicum of work with a large amount of pleasure.
George Fenton. Ruthrieston School. 21 June 1917.
Covering letter and attached circular seeking the boards honour and presence at an `Exhibition and Concert by Blind Children`. This event will include what is described as
Display of Kindergarten work
Toy Symphony
Short Play entitled `For our Soldiers and Sailors`.
George Fenton. Ruthrieston School. 25 June 1917.
Short letter relating to a William Jones and his reasons for not informing the board. Would appear Miss Lyall, caretaker for the Blind has visited him with reference to William Jones. There has been no further inquiry other than by relatives.
George Fenton. Ruthrieston School. 21 August 1917.
Typed letter relates to a visit he has had from two ladies regarding the feeding of Defective Children at a soon to be opened Centre at Old Ruthrieston School. He outlines 4 points which he feels merits consideration by the board on the matter.
Constance Grant. YMCA with British Expeditionary Force. 26May / 12 August 1917.
Two letters as dated, on Y.M.C.A. – With the Expeditionary Force – headed paper. Letters concerns the author thanking the board for allowing extension of her time and was well as seeking futher time away and any adjustments in salary.
John D.? Gill. Porthill School.25 May 1917.
Reply letter seeking volunteer workers to work on the land as part of `Increased Food Production`. List of names not attached but author advises of 6 pupils who meet the cateogory of 13 ½ year only 3 would appear to have the necessary physique for such work.
Annie C. Grant. St. Clements Street School.52 Ashley Road. 15 June 1917.
Letter to the board concerning increases in salary some teachers have received for `war emergency work’ that she has been refused. Outline her case for reconsideration.
J. V.Hyslop. Supervising Instructress of Domestic Science. School Board Offices. 30 April and 30 May 1917.
Two page and four page hand written letters comprehensively covering the question of food and lack of it. Reference made to `The First Food Conference`and apparent mixed responses amongst staff on the need for the distribution of example menus. Author references the Submarine Warfare and effects thereof and the likely need for rationing. Discusses the need for the menus , food costs and the reduction of waste.
G.A.Innes. Affleck House, Affleck Street. 16 June and 20 July 1917.
Two letters concerning a summer school course in music at the Tonis Sol-fa College London. First seeking 4 days leave and grant of £8 while the second enquires about travel and maintenance expenses.
John Hutcheson. Professor of Singing, Piano and Organ. 114 Osborne Place. 21 July 1917.
Letter concerning expenses for attending the Tonic Sol-fa College ,London.
D.B. Lothian. Sunnybank School. 4 June 1917.
Submits after named for ` Holiday Farm Work`. Claude Shaw, aged 12 years 10 months, 43 Elmbank Terrace.
D.B. Lothian. Sunnybank School. 20 June 1917.
Relates to the request from a Mrs Geddes, 60 Kings Crescent to admit her son George to that school. Declines on two grounds, the first – overcrowding with 64,60,66 and 64 pupils presently on the infant class roll. Secondly, he was advised the pupil in question had spent a day and a half at Causewayend School before being sent on his way. In regard he refuses to allow his school to be made a dumping ground for anyone`s `cast offs`
Alex. Moodie. St Clements Street School. 25 June 1917
Advises three sets of readers have been taken by the Headmaster of Commerce Street School.
Maggie Menzies. 143 Blenheim Place. 6 June 1917.
Wishes to be transferred from Ruthrieston School to Mile-end School, where there is a vacancy, as it is closer to her home.
Private Jas. Murray. R.A.M.C. Headquarters. Art Gallery, Blackpool.11 August 1917.
Three-page handwritten letter acknowledging that the board will welcome his return to school work. He thereafter outlines the circumstances of a change of his status to desk bound work with the R.A.M.C.
Margaret Minto. 26 Roseberry Street. 5 June 1917.
Applies for a vacancy at Ashley Road School given its proximity to her home.
Josephine Moir.45 Osborne Place. 4 June 1917.
Applies for post at Broomhill School as she feels her health has suffered from teaching at her present school, Commerce Street.
Margaret. A. Milne. Mile-end School. 6 June 1917.
Currently carries out supernumerary work at Mile-end School, taking the place of absent teachers. Is aware a vacancy is to become available shortly and she would prefer a more definite roll.
Duncan MacKenzie. George Street School. 29 May 1917.
Typed letter advising that while supportive of idea and principles of pupils carrying out farm work, he does have reservations. With regards pay, quotes in doric alleged comments, included hereafter, what he has heard farmers say - ` the loons wid be weel aneuch pay`d wi` their keep `.
W.D. McLean. Skene Square School. 22 May 1917.
Advising that 14 parents attended a cookery lesson that day.
M.M. MacDonald. Rubislaw Special School. 29 May1917.
Report on Arthur Strachan aged 15 years, 10 Linksfield Road.
M.M.Macdonald. Rubislaw Special School. 31 May 1917.
Report on Jaes Mutch. Aged 14 years 10 months. 56 Denburn.
M.M. MacDonald. Rubislaw Special School. 8 June 1917.
Letter inviting board members to an `Exhibition of Singing and Dancing` at Rubislaw Special School followed by a sale of works made by the children. The event held on 16 June 1917 will be attended by parents also.
Small flyer also attached outlining same.
James C. MacLeod.Mile-end School. 1 June1917.
Letter discussing pupils having to make their way home on dark country roads during winter. Parents have previously complained on matter. Possible timetable solutions discussed.
James C. MacLeod. Mile-end School. 27 June 1917.
Request that during the recess 15 blackboards be repainted.
John R. MCKenzie.M.A. 29 Laurelwood Avenue. 31May 1917.
Seeking parity with other teachers who have carried out extra work because of the war.
D.U. George Street School.16 August 1917.
Requests that a Mabel B. Smith. Dob. 22/06/04, who missed the Qualifying Examination in March 1917, now be presented for examination.
Margaret McRae. 158 Mid Stocket Road. 4 June 1917.
Wishes to be considered for vacancies at Mile-end and Broomhill Schools. Gives details of her experience.
D.McKenzie. George Street School. 17August 1917.
Discusses the forthcoming resignation of Miss Reith a clerical assistant and discusses the value of such a post. Outlines his thoughts including the possibility of him identifying suitable candidates amongst former pupils.
Mary Pardy. Cairnhill Milltimber. 5 June 1917.
Wishes to be considered for post within the infant dept. of Broomhill School.
Helen. M. Rae. 28 Thomson Street. 4 June 1917.
Submits application for permanent post at Mile-end school and gives details of her experience and service.
James Rose. King Street School.31 May 1917.
Advises the board of his forthcoming retirement and seeks consideration for a salary review. He reminds board of circumstances of a new pension scheme which he felt prejudicially affected his maximum in that regard.
James Rose. King Street School. 25 May 1917.
Refers to a list(not Attached) of 32 boys who would like to volunteer for services in the country during the summer vacation. He expresses reservations about sending town boys to do farm work and suggests that if placed with friends who had previous experience with such work the outcome may be better.
James Rose. King Street School. 26 June 1917.
Refers to a letter not attached and goes on to outline the circumstances of an accident involving a pupil, Maggie Slessor when she injured an arm. Author gives details of the girl’s recovery including nervous system and handwriting which to his mind indicates she has completely recovered.
Will. Robertson. Causewayend School. 24 May 1917.
Short letter referring to pupils who have volunteered for farm service and his view that very few would be suitable.
Elizabeth Robertson 10 Forest Avenue. 21 June 1917.
Applies for post at Broomhill School quoting her length of service and current position.
Alexander K Reid.(Bmdr) A/351 R.F.A. Artillery Barracks Colchester. 7 June 1917.
Expresses his gratitude to the board for continuation of his salary and continues to provide a short insight as to his training so far.
John Ritchie. Old Aberdeen. 24 May 1917.
Lettered titled – Food Production in Scotland, Form V.L.I.
Wishes after named pupils added to the list on this form.
Edith Walker aged 13 ¾ , 30 Merkland Road East.
David Cuthil aged 13 ½ , 13 Mounthooly.
John Ritchie. Old Aberdeen School. 21 June 1917.
Advises of submission of cheque for £1, 13 shillings and 7d by way of collection for the `Wool Fund`.
William Ross. Broomhill School. 20 June 1917.
Seeks clarification on matter of Aberdeen Endowments’ Trust free scholars and interpretation of ` Free Books and Stationery` as it applies to them. He seeks update as to whether paint boxes, crayons, school bags, pencil cases, bibles with hymnary supplement come under this category.
Mary Reith. 22 Albert Terrace. 2 June 1917.
Seeks position as Supplementary Teacher at Broomhill School and gives details of service and H.M. Inspectors comments satisfaction.
James Martin. Int. Sec. Scottish Class Teachers Association (Aberdeen District ) 114 Desswood Place. 5 May 1917.
Covering letter and attached typed memorandum. The Association anxious to send deputation to discuss points raised in the memorandum.
Memorandum may be seen as a discussion document, the opening sentence, reproduced hereafter, giving flavour as to its subject.
`The War has opened the eyes of the thinking public to the value of education, and the increased commercial competition likely to follow the conclusion of peace emphasises its importance.
David Symons. 33 Hamilton Place. 25 July 1917.
Discusses the use of both sides of paper in drawing books. Comments on Central School being a large consumer of paper and where both sides not being used.
Helen. M. Slessor. 13 Elmbank Terrace. 6 August 1917.
Advises she has refused further work at Struchen giving the chance of work within the town.
Annie Sturrock. 4 Hosefield Avenue. 9 June 1917.
Applies for post within the Senior Division of Mile-end School and gives details of experience and service.
Janet B. Spence. 23 Argyll Place. 2 June 1917.
Applies for post at Rosemeount School, citing service and experience.
Annie Scrogie.4 Orchard Street. 25 May 1917.
Applies for post at Sunnybank School, citing service and experience.
Sophia Robertson 49 Albert Street. 23 May 1917.
Advises the board of previous applications for permanent work at King Street School and describes the strain carrying out a joint role as clerkess and teacher is having on her. Refers to an attached typed testimonial from the headmaster at New Pitsligo as evidence as to her abilities.
J. Ian Sutherland. 126 Desswood Place. 1 June 1917.
Requests increase in salary and thereafter outlines reasons why.
J. Harvey Simpson. 119 Desswood Place. 2 July 1917.
Requests increase in salary and thereafter outlines reasons for same.
H.F.Morland Simpson Aberdeen Grammar School. from 25 May,25 June, 12 July and 17 August 1917.
Four handwritten letters largely eligible to reviewer where no obvious thread as to the content determined.
H.F.Morland Simpson Aberdeen Grammar School. 7 June 1917.
Typed letter quoting probable average attendance being claimed. Secondary level 68.9
Intermediate level 232.4.
H.F. Morland Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 31 January 1917
Handwritten letter in reply to what would appear to be an incident involving a pupil Walter J Burns and Miss Adams. Boxing of ears and continually lateness are some of words picked out my reviewer.
H.F. Morland Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School.21 June 1917.
Handwritten letter which would appear to be complaints of some sort involving Mrs Chalmers and Mr Mutch. Author is incensed having wanton attack made on the school without complaint first being made to himself.
H.F. Morland Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School. 14 June 1917.
Short handwritten letter concerning the school coat of arms and motto.
Motto `Bon Record ` author states is appropriate, but other comments made are illegible to reviewer.
H.F. Morland Simpson. Aberdeen Grammar School.11 July 1917.
Handwritten letter concerning Form 60T of 10th May 1917.Also mention of a candidate Herbert J Edward. Reviewer unable to add further details s to its content.
Anna J Thomson. 59 Suffolk Street Aberdeen. 3 August 1917.
Letter acknowledging a date for starting her new post. She advises the board however that she has received unexpected new that her fiancé is getting leave from the front and wishes to marry her. She wishes to know if in the event of her marriage this would make a difference to her position.
M.M. Thomson 52 Watson Street. 23rd June 1917.
Application for an upcoming vacancy and cites their experience and length of service.
R. Valentine. Ashley Road School. 25 May 1917.
Increased food production and advises there were a few candidates suitable for work on the land but during vacation time only. Also queries why levels of pay be left as a matter of mutual agreement.
Robert Valentine. 67 Desswood Place. 21 June1917.
Mentions cheque for £3.6. 6. Sent from staff at Fredrick Street School on behalf of boards Wool Fund.
Isobella L. Urquhart. Causewayend School. 7 June 1917.
References suitability of a Miss Craig for post as Infant Mistress.
A.G. Wallace. Central Higher-Grade School. 29 May 1917.
Advises that sum of £30.17.9. was raised during an event – Demonstration of Drill and Dancing – which was to be used for the benefit of the boards fund for the provision of comforts for soldiers.
A.G. Wallace. Central Higher-Grade School. 3 July 1917.
Quotes form A28 and advises 23 candidates achieved Leaving Certificates.
A.G. Wallace. Central Higher-Grade School. 3 July 1917.
Quotes form 40T and identifies a Donald Munro who has gained a leaving certificate. Author has written to this candidate as he is now on military service.
A.G. Wallace. Central Higher-Grade School. 3 July 1917.
Letter detailing eight pupils who have achieved perfect attendances. Names, addresses and choice of gift requested by each are listed.
L.L. Ward. High School for Girls. 22 May 1917.
Replies to enquiry regarding remuneration for a Miss Malcolm, previous salary from Mackie Academy being £2.10/- per week. Due to role at Girls High having less responsibility a suitable sum may be 37/6d a week.
L.L. Ward. High School for Girls. 23 May 1917.
Advises board that the school wishes to arrange an Exhibition of pupils work in Art and Needlework together with a recital of French Plays and Songs. She seeks board assistance in securing the Hall of the Queens Cross Church for this purpose.
L.L. Ward. High School for Girls. 31 May 1917.
Seeks approval for the Prize Day of the school be held within the hall at Aberdeen Grammar School. The Rector there has already consented.
L.L. Ward. High School for Girls. 1 June 1917.
Advises that as No12 Albyn Terrace has been secured for use by the Girls High, it is intended that a new class at intermediate level be established. Consequently, services of one additional teacher is hoped to be sufficient.
L.L. Ward High School for Girls. 19 June 1917.
Wishes to arrange the removal of ` Murray Loan ` Pictures from No.9 and 15 Albyn Terrace.
L.L. Ward. High School for Girls. 25 May and 22 June1917.
Request to have prepared `War Time Certificates `and accompanying display cases for 220 pupils for the close of session in place of book prizes. Second letter, above date, advises certificates have arrived still awaiting cases.
Ellen S. Wilson. Coila Cottage, Newabbey Road Maxwelltown Dumfries. 6 June 1917
Applies for post at Ashley Road School as a transfer from Ferryhill School. Cites travel distance and tax on health as reason.
Nellie Watson. 36 Roseberry Street. 20 June 1917
Applies for post of teacher of Supplementary Class in an Elementary School and gives details of experience.
Replies to enquiry regarding remuneration for a Miss Malcolm, previous salary L.L. Ward. High School for Girls. 22 May 1917.
from Mackie Academy being £2.10/- per week. Due to role at Girls High having less responsibility a suitable sum may be 37/6d a week.
Margret Webster. 50 Jopps`s Lane. 19 June 1917.
Applies for post in the Senior Dept of Old Aberdeen quoting her work experience at that school. |