| Description | Selection made from original letter binder (see series level for appraisal criteria).
- Various schools, 25th February – 10th March 1890: 9 letters regarding the number of pupils on the roll from the Nigg or Torry School District
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 15th April 1890: expresses thanks for the additional Pupil Teachers and requests Miss Magdalene L Ferguson as preferred candidate
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 27th March 1890: states that 40 pupils have left for free schools since 1st October
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 27th March 1890: advises that 4 pupils have left for free schools since 1st October
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 21st March 1890: regarding the feasibility of introducing cookery classes and his opinions on this [See letter J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 17th April 1890]
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 17th April 1890: expresses concern about the difficulty with providing cookery classes [See above letter J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 21st March 1890]
- Elizabeth R Burns, Dunnikeir Cottage, Kittybrewster, 7th April 1890: advises that she is an Indentured Pupil under the Portobello School Board and requests a transfer to the Aberdeen School Board as Monitor or Pupil Teacher
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 2nd April 1890: details the absenteeism of the teachers over the past few months and urgently requests assistance
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 28th March 1890: requests a piano instead of an organ for musical drill
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 29th April 1890: details the reasons why the installation of mechanical ventilation would be welcomed at the school
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 26th March 1890: advises the details of Science meetings to be held
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 25th February 1890: requests an advance of salary
- Jas Campbell, Dr Bell’s Public School, 7th April 1890: advises that a boy with disabilities has joined the school and requires a little chair
- James Cormack, Schoolhouse, Rothie-Norman, 14th April 1890: wishes to be considered for the vacancy at St Clement Street School caused by the promotion of Mr Farrel and details his experience and qualifications
- John Clarke, 7 The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, 16th April 1890: reports on the Pupil Teachers examination for the seasonal quarter, including a list of the top 3 in each year, and encloses a sheet of dictation set as an exam [5 sheets of foolscap]
- John Clarke, Chanonry School, Old Aberdeen, 7th May 1890: asks if a programme of the Candidates exam is required, where the exam will be held and refers to Dr Carnelley’s report as well as a paper relating to mechanical ventilation
- Jas Campbell, Dr Bell’s Public School, 31st March 1890: regarding the absenteeism of pupil teacher, Christina Scatterty and options for how she may complete her training
- C S Copland, Chalmers’ Public School, 24th March 1890: regarding getting a person qualified to teach Standard V, who can also sing and play
- Sylvia Cook, 72 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen, 6th March 1890: advises that she expected to start her Pupil Teacher apprenticeship in May rather than November and asks for a salary in the interim
- Annie Duncan, Blairs, Kintore, 10th May 1890: asks if she can re-sit the Pupil Teachers’ exam
- James Darling, Ross’s Public School, 29th April 1890: urges the Board to consider installing mechanical ventilation in the school and comments on the impact of such ventilation in other Aberdeen schools
- James Darling, Ross’s Public Schol, 25th April 1890: asks if the engagement of Pupil Teacher, Miss Agnes Freeland, could be terminated and a replacement sought owing to her exam results and teaching ability
- James Darling, Ross’s Public School, 24th April 1890: comments on the suitability of the Union Grove U.P. Church Hall for accommodating the school and the proposed remodelling of their existing classrooms
- James Darling, Ross’s Public School, 18th April 1890: disagrees with Mr Forbes’s statement about the lack of official papers in Marywell Street School and requests a copy of the Board’s regulations for the management of schools
- Annie Dilling,62 Union Grove, Aberdeen, 4th April 1890: expresses thanks for a cheque for services at Chalmer’s School [See letter Mr Dilling, 62 Union Grove, Aberdeen, 15th March 1890]
- Mr Dilling, 62 Union Grove, Aberdeen, 15th March 1890: complains about the treatment of his daughter by Miss C S Copland at Chalmer’s School and its impact on her teaching career [See letter above: Annie Dilling, 62 Union Grove, Aberdeen, 4th April 1890]
- Lizzie Duthie, 18 Springbank Street, Aberdeen, 3rd February 1890: asks what her prospects are of securing a situation as a pupil teacher and advises that she has an excellent health certificate
- Geo B Farquharson, 121 Park Street, Aberdeen, 6th May1890: outlines his teaching experience so he may be considered for the vacancy of Second Master in St Clement Street School
- Jas Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 24th April 1890: comments on the children enrolled at the school and attendance
- Jas Findlay, 178 Crown Street, Aberdeen, 24th April 1890: regarding the choice of History or Science as a class subject, if given more time, he advises he will call a meeting of the H.T.A. [?]
- Geo Forrest, St Andrew Street Public School, 21st April 1890: regarding the Scripture Knowledge exam, reminds the Board that the school consists of 2 divisions that meet on alternate days
- Geo Forrest, St Andrew Street Public School, 2nd April 1890: advises that he has refused the recent applications of some parents to have their children transferred to Standard V and explains his reasons, especially in respect of Margaret Hendry
- Jas Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 14th March 1890: requests assistance by way of clothing and books for 3 siblings from the Barron family, Lower Denburn, who are in extreme poverty
- Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 24th February 1890: requests the continuation of Miss Mollison, comments on the performance of Miss Sylvia Cook and states that the children of W Davidson, Nellfield Place have been admitted to school
- Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 6th March 1890: asks that the situation of Miss Sylvia Cook, Pupil Teacher, be considered in light of the change of date for the Inspection as he believes it may be detrimental to her progress [See letter Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 24th February 1890]
- Alexander Forbes, 12 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen, 21st February 1890: advises he will accept an offer from the Board and reflects on his career to date
- John Gordon, Girls’ High School, 1st May 1890: seeks an increase of salary and argues his case
- Alexander Green, Causewayend Public School, 8th April 1890: counters complaints against the management of the school made by parents of a girl and explains the circumstances
- Alexander Green, Causewayend Public School, 21st January 1890: he suggests alterations to the present “sewing” room in an effort to address the frequent illness of the teacher and pupils
- Agnes C Henderson, Northfield P. School, 25th February 1890: expresses a grievance about the poor standard of work of pupils passed to her from the Infant Dept and who are unfit for Standard II [See letter James A Phillips, Northfield School, 3rd April 1890]
- James A Phillips, Northfield School, 3rd April 1890: he addresses points raised in the grievance submitted by Miss Henderson [See letter Agnes C Henderson, Northfield P. School, 25th February 1890]
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 31st March 1890: regarding the case of a boy, Rob Bisset and the circumstances surrounding his removal from the school
- Thos C Hynd, King Street School, 7th May 1890: extols the virtues of Mr Ross who is to apply for the vacancy in St Clement Street School
- Thos C Hynd, King Street School, 30th April 1890: reports on the irregular attendance of a pupil, Thornton, and action taken
- Thos C Hynd, King Street School, 28th March 1890: explains the reasons for the overcrowding in school
- Thos C Hynd, King Street School, 6th March 1890: explains that there is a difficulty in obtaining “floor space” for lessons and requests assistance if free gymnastics/exercises are to be given to the pupils
- Thos C Hynd, King Street School, 28th February 1890: regarding confusion over attendance for meals of a lad, Jas Chisholm McKenzie, who prefers to be known only as Jas Chisholm
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 24th February 1890: requests various books (Fee, Sewing, Exercise etc.) which require corrections
- I[?] R Jones, 11 Affleck Street, Aberdeen, 24th April 1890: requests that changes in the timetable for teaching Navigation classes be advised to the Science and Art Department
- Richard Jones, 12 Kingsland Place, Aberdeen, 10th February 1890: covering letter with application for position of Headmaster for Albion Street School detailing his teaching experience and copies of recent entries on his parchment
- Caroline M A Jack, 45 Carden Place, Aberdeen, 2nd April 1890: requests a transfer from King Street School to another school’s Infant Dept due to the travelling distance from her home
- Alfred Kean, 34 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, 31st March 1890: provides information on absentees from Skene Street Evening School and notes relating to Standard VI students John Clark, Frank Tough, Thomas Anderson and John Hunter
- W Litster, 12th April 1890: note regarding a forthcoming meeting and mentions preference for wording of an advert [written on printed paper with logo of Deeside Hydropathic Establishment and text about the climate of Deeside]
- Wm Litster, 18th March 1890: highlights issues with his timetable and that of his assistants and requests that one of his assistants, Mr Fowler, be replaced; table illustrating hours at different schools enclosed [2 sheets foolscap paper]
- James Moir, Grammar School, Aberdeen, 20th March 1890: submits remarks on the recent Report of the High Schools Committee [double foolscap]
- James Moir, Grammar School, Aberdeen, 9th May 1890: refers to an article in the “Evening Express” relating to the relocation of the St Nicholas Clock and suggests that it could be accommodated at the Grammar School
- James Moir, The Ash, Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, 1st May 1890: addresses issues relating to the recent Report of the Board and highlights that actions may lead to dispensing with Mr Pope’s services
- James Moir, Grammar School, Aberdeen, 29th April 1890: expresses his opinion on charging the students a fee for their Leaving Certificates
- James Moir, Grammar School, Aberdeen, 14th April 1890: comments on the plans for a gymnasium and suggests a workshop may be incorporated if the gymnasium is to be divided
- Notes headed ‘Elocution’ for the quarters ending July 1889, October 1889, January 1890 and April 1890 with a list of schools and sums of money against each one [4 sheets]
- Catherine M Milne, Gresham Cottage, Pitmuxton, 31st March 1890: asks to be considered for a situation as a teacher in Ross’s School, Holburn St
- James Moir, Aberdeen Grammar School, 24th March 11890: advises that damage was caused to the school following a visit by Arts Students
- Alfred MacLeod, 4 Albany Road, Aberdeen, 6th March 1890: requests a list of the Board’s pupil teachers as some haven’t attended Elocution classes
- James Moir, Aberdeen Grammar School, 24th February 1890: highlights two issues with bursaries for the school and suggests how these may be resolved
- W D McKeggie, 52 Powis Place, Aberdeen, 18th April 1890: having just graduated from university, they seek a position as a pupil teacher in order to enter the teaching profession
- John McBain, Girls’ High School, 8th May 1890: seeks permission for pupils to hold an exhibition of musical Drill in the playground to raise funds for the Children’s Fresh Air Fortnight Scheme
- John McKenzie, Skene Street School, 8th May 1890: recommends Mis McKeggie’s request for an increase of salary is granted
- John McBain, Girls’ High School, 7th March 1890: due to disruption to classes from a teacher’s absence, he suggests that in future the teacher should be responsible for arranging cover
- John McKenzie, Skene Street School, 5th March 1890: regarding allocating time for Physical Training in the school timetable
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 27th February 1890: submits a statement of pupil attendance under Miss Sutherland for the year ending 30th November 1889 in connection with a review of her salary
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 7th November 1889: regarding a brother and sister, Davidson, of Nellfield Place, who were sent home as the father had refused to pay school fees
- Wm Ross, King Street School, 7th May 1890: outlines his qualifications in connection with the situation of Junior Assistant in King Street School
- John Roy, Dr Brown’s Public School, 3rd May 1890: provides a reference for Miss Knowles
- Eliza Cran Rae, Messenger’s House, Town & County Bank, Aberdeen, 7th May 1890: asks for a transfer from Northfield Public School to Middle Public School
- James Rennie, Ross’s Public School, 12th February 1890: asks to be considered for the situation of Head Master at Albion Street Public School and provides details of entries on his parchment
- Alexr Shand, 20 Bonaccord St, Aberdeen, 28th April 1890: asks to be considered for the situation of Senior Assistant Master at St Clement Public School and outlines his experience and reasons for applying
- James Sutherland, Ruthrieston Public School, 28th April 1890: he gives his opinion on issues raised relating to the written Bible exams in response to a circular from the Board
- A M Shand, Woodside Works, Aberdeen, 11th April 1890: wishes to be considered for any Assistant Master vacancy during the summer and outlines experience, lists referees and provides short statements in support of his application
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 21st April 1890: regarding a boy whose behaviour was thought to be corrupting other pupils
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 18th April 1890: seeks guidance on counting attendances and averages for the past year
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 15th April 1890: addresses issues regarding the use of the cookery room by Standard 6 and the use of separate water-closets by boys and girls of St. 6
- I L Skea, 17 Albert Terrace, Aberdeen, 9th April 1890: writes about the state of her health and return to school following a bout of influenza as well as referring to the two Miss Bains who are covering for her at school and a forthcoming Institute meeting
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 17th March 1890: regarding staffing issues with particular reference to the work of Miss Reith and the impact her removal would have on the school including the introduction of additional subjects under the new code
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 10th March 1890: regarding the location of a lavatory on the gable of the Infant Room [first page of letter only]
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 4th March 1890: requests 100 copies of the pamphlet ‘Morals & Manners’ so it can be used as a course for the fifth Standard
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 27th February 1890: refers to a grievance raised by Mr McKay and gives her response regarding attendance time, dinner and dismissal of pupils
- John Watson, Ferryhill Public School, 15th April 1890: applies for the vacancy in St Clement Street School and outlines his experience and suitability for promotion
- R Watson, Porthill Public School, 7th March 1890: regarding the teaching of Drill in the school and its impact
- R Watson, Porthill Public School, 4th February 1890: requests a glass partition be erected to divide a classroom where Standards II and III are taught and explains the reasons for this
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