| Description | 1/5/1920 - 14/8/1930
10 June 1920: Central Higher Grammer Public School: L.H.W. Adam
Requesting a promotion to Headmaster of a smaller school. Teaching records included
3 June 1920: Jeannie A Bruce
Refusal of a post due to nervous breakdown and doctor prescribing “electric baths”. Return to work in fall term
10 June 1920: St. Peter’s R.C. School: John Brady
Requesting that school start late (9:45am) so that they can attend a memorial service for fellow student who passed 7 June
26 May 1920: St Peter’s R.C. School: John Brady
Requesting free exercise books because the Public school got them free
12 May 1920: Annie F. Aitken
Detailing training and qualifications in regards to salary following new “three year training salary scale”. Teacher of Needlework, including studies at Grey’s School of Art
26 May 1920: Mary Blair
Detailing training and qualification at Grey’s School of Art, asking for same salary under new “three year training salary scale”
10 June 1920: Ferryhill Evening School: John J. Baxter
Asking for a promotion to Headmaster of Central Evening School. (£125 minimum) Detailing work experience and education
3 May 1920: St. Clement’s Street School: John W. Cameron
Disputing pay for the month, detailing previous pay and cost of living (£7 accommodations for 5 ppl)
17 May 1920: Ferryhill Public School: L. Christie
Specific placement and use of 6 pianos through the school
10 June 1920: Woodside Evening School: James Craig
Application/ transfer to Headteacher of Central Evening School. Details of experience listed as 22 year total then broken down from 1894 to 1920
9 June 1920: St. Clement’s Street School: John W. Cameron
Applying for headmaster of (Central) Evening School detailing experience from 1906 to 1920
29 May 1920: University Club: Charles Davidson
Inquiring about special funds for “Masters of Modern Languages who went on The Continent” to attend Cambridge Summer school of Spanish
10 June 1920: Kittybrewster Evening School: Thomas Duncan
Application for the Headmaster of Central Evening School. Qualifications and experience detailed from 1894 to 1920. Salary requirement of £125 stated
4 August 1920: Charles Davidson:
Follow up to Cambridge Summer School in Spanish. Accepted but talks about how much he misses Scotland in a poetic way.
“Having an amazingly fine time- four lectures daily, visits to colleges, dining with the fellows, garden parties, excursions, interesting conversations with people of many nationalities, but always holding up for Old Scotland. A lady from Ayre and myself are the only representatives of our country. And what of the ninety and nine?
They little know what they miss. All the same, from time to time there rises up in one’s mind the vision of Sgurr na-Silku wrapped in mist or The Five Sisters of Kintail watching over the dream like waters of Loch Duich. “
12 Decemeber 1920: Rutherieston Public School: George Hirton?
After redistricting for Southside of Fonthill Road, not a single pupil sought admission.
6 April 1920: Woodend School: W. Fyfe
Requesting 26 Ross Bibles to be delivered to the school
11 May 1920: Kittybrewster School: Helen Fraser
Qualifications in training for “three year training salary scale”. Asking for the increase in wages to match counterparts
1 July 1920: Stanley Street School, Mr Fenton
School was gifted a baby seal from former student as it died on the way to zoo in Edinburgh. Requesting funds to have it preserved.
11 May 1920: Ruthrieston Public School: Mr. Fenton?
Regarding Gordon Grant and his exceptional musical abilities despite his “defective eyesight”. Inquiring about help for his fare to school.
21 June 1920: Ruthrieston Public School, Fenton
Nellie Reid, blind pupil, intelligent, looking to help get her employed as Huntley Street Asylum for the blind is full
26 May 1920: Rubislaw (Special) School: Margaret Galleraith
Re: Mary Ann Jane McCormack: DOB: 10 Sept 1909
DOA: 6 Jan 1920
Detailing “issues” with student and ability level in various subjects (seemingly below standard) Issues with stealing, biting and spitting, and general violence. Recommended firm handling, constant supervision, and institutional treatment
31 May 1920: Ruthrieston and Broomhill Public Schools: Mary Geddes
Request a transfer to Holburn Street School ( teacher of Domestic Science)
13 June 1920: Rubislaw Special School: Margaret Galleraith
Detailing teachers to either Rubislaw or Rutherieston due to transfer of effected pupils
8 May 1920: Elizabeth Law
Teaching experience with school, locations, dates from 1913-1920
11 June 1920: Grammer School: W.M. Henry
Application for headmaster of Evening School. Details of service, trainings, locations, subjects, etc
5 June 1920: Rubislaw Ruthrieston Special School: ? W. Law
Requesting funds to attend the 3rd course for the care of the Mentally Defective in Manchester. Grants were previously given but no longer so looking for assistance as that is presumably part of her role at such a school.
5 May 1920: Girls High School: Elisa M Malcolm
Inquiring about Chapter IV qualification for teaching subjects in regards to education and teaching experience
17 June 1920: Westfield Public School: John H Minni
Heat wave and classrooms are too stuffy and there isn’t enough ability to ventilate the rooms with air. Requesting additional panes to be added “French style” room ventilation purposes.
20 March 1920: Westfield Public School: John H. Minnie
Staff changes and reallocation of classes with the reopening of the Westfield Buildings and the need for the absorption of classes. Timeline and teachers detailed
12 May 1920: Holburn Street School: Gemina D Milne
Stating qualifications and training in regards to the new 3 year salary scheme. Starting 1913 to 1920 for the new base minimum if that pay scale
26 May 1920: Evening Schools: D.B. Lothian
Meeting notes, requests/demands, and conclusions from Evening schools teachers regarding the suggested scale of salaries. Disputed it and gave suggestions of adequate pay
June 1920: Grammer School: C. McLeod
List of students that where absent for exams? And reasons for them and subjects
18 June 1920: King Street School, Dr. MacKenzie
Requesting letter of recommendation to visit schools in Frances to learn their ways, in particular the schools run by Monsieur Ferdinand Buisson who spoke about Scotland’s efforts in the war, in particular about Aberdeen’s schools. Note: letter 2 giving suggested language for letter to reach appropriate people
10 May 1920: Grammer School, C. McLeod
Inquiring about compensation for staff member Mr. Grey with regards to leave during Post Graduate studies for war service between July 1913-late 1915. Being paid less than other by 90£
16 June 1920: Grammer School: C. McLeod
Trying to retain the Laboratory boy who wants to leave for apprenticeship but has yet to gain a position. Looking to try to pay him more to keep him.
20 July 1920: Victoria Street: M. MacKay
Requesting time to attend vacation school in Gaelic in Inverness.
20 May 1920: Holburn Street School, Marrion Mackay
Requesting the 9 day leave to attend the Gaelic course in Inverness
31 May 1920: Skene Square Public School: William McLear?
Informing the school board of the sudden death of teacher Miss Lizzie Kemp, of pneumonia on 28 May after 38 years of service. Praise for character and devotion to work
10 June 1920: Evening School: Roderick Macrea
Application for headmaster of the evening school. Included experience within the Insch School board and courses taught, as well as, 2 testimonials
7 August 1920: George Street and Broomhill Schools: Elizabeth J.M. William
Tendering resignation to move to another school (School of Domestic Science)
Note about requiring 2 months notice for resignation starting from the first of the month.
26 June 1920: High School for Girls: Gwendoline Polgreen?
Heard rumour that the authority was going to appoint a new assistant to the High School, and since that is her current position, if it is true she needs to resign. Looking for rumour confirmation
18 June 1920: High School for girls: Gwendoline Polgreen
Discussing the issues with the department of physical training and the need for help. Issues with staff trained at “Physical Training College” and requesting someone trained at either Liverpool or Southport (specifically)
25 May 1920:Convent of the Sacred Heart: M. Pope
Reg: Veronica McCabe (student). Miscommunication about what level she was supposed to be at as she was given a leavers certificate and applied to R.C. Training College but wasn’t at the correct level for this.
10 June 1920: Gevi. Pickfordy
Applying for the Headmaster position at the Central Evening School. Details experience and lists three references ( Johnston, Ritchie, Keys)
6 May 1920: Broomhill Public School: William Ross
Detailing how the school complies with “lessons in Citizenship” including books used.
19 May 1920: Agnes Raitt
Application for Domestic Science teacher with three years training. Details training and experience starting 1901-1902 session
11 June 1920: Central School: John W. Robertson
Pleading his case to continue teaching at the evening school, both for intellectual purposes and for financial reasons
24 May 1920: Agnes Raitt
Looking to transfer schools by applying for the Sewing Teacher position at Rosemount school, away from King Street. (second instance where she is trying to go elsewhere)
10 June 1920: Ferryhill Evening School: T. Sutherland
Apply for the headmaster of smaller Evening School giving experience including the
education of Adult Blind Students of both sexes and references testimonials given prior
5 May 1920: Porthill School: J. Thomson
Proposed transfer from Porthill to Ruthrieston Public School on the request of the Headmaster, Mr. Fenton
10 June 1920: Central Evening School: Charles Thomson
Applying for the Headmaster position at the school with detail of teaching history, highlighting interim headmastership at Kittybrewster Evenings school and organization of Evening School in Banchory
16 June 1920: Grammer Evening School: J. Thomas
Application for smaller Evening School Head Master including experience listed in resume form with hours worked per week, dates, work done
19 May 1920: High School for Girls: L.L.Ward
Ordering 270 “War Time Certificates” for that year and 220 cases to hold them
21 June 1920: High School For Girls: L.L. Ward
List of Town council medals give to students. Margaret C. Bettie, Marion M.J. Stott, Margaret P.M. Wattie, Jessie S. Phillip, Margaret Ludwig
21 June 1920: High School for Girls: L.L. Ward
Detail of alterations to be made to grounds of new space at No.18 Albyn Place and a request for a phone (“telephonic communications”)to be installed
3 July 1920: William D Watt
Discussing Disablement allowance per annum plus a lump sum to be paid by the Education Department
13 May, May 1920,9 June 1920: 3 letters: Central Higher Grade School: A. Wallace
Candidates for nomination as Junior Students, including addresses |