| Description | 11/3/1897-31/5/1897
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 13th May 1897: provides a breakdown of the number of pupils enrolled up to 30th April 1897
- Walker Road Public School, 12th March 1897: provides a breakdown of the number of pupils enrolled to date
- Various Schools, 23rd March 1897: 13 letters providing the number of depositors in the School’s Savings Bank as at December 1896
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 22nd March 1897: provides a breakdown of pupils entitled to abatement of fees [list of pupils not enclosed]
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 27th May 1897: remarks upon the instructions of the Staffing and Salaries Sub-Committee with regard to Pupil Teachers
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 20th April 1897: advises he has collected overdue fees and refers to two students who are entitled to the return of half fee
- Margaret M Anderson, 40 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, 17th March 1897: requests a transfer from her current position as Infants’ Mistress at Skene St School to Kindergarten Mistress at the Grammar School due to ill-health
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 14th April 1897: acknowledges the receipt of money as payment for printing and stationery in connection with their Library concert [See letter James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 22nd April 1897]
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 22nd April 1897: advises the money raised from the Library concert and details some costs due [See letter James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 14th April 1897]
- J C Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 25th March 1897: refers to the conditions in school
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 25th March 1897: asks for assistance with the Prize Giving as he has been let down at short notice by the ‘Visiting Members’ of the school
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 18th March 1897: explains that the delay in remitting fees due is due to discrepancies in the books
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 25th March 1897: requests prize slips for Continuation and Technical
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 5th May 1897: advises that the American organ has broken down and asks for it to be repaired
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 21st May 1897: asks the Board to consider if the reason two Pupil Teachers are absent is valid
- Isabella Burgess, 8 Caledonian Place, Aberdeen, 29th May 1897: asks to be considered for the position of Second Mistress at St Paul Street Public School and outlines her employment history [See p.39 Board Meeting, 24th June 1897, item (e)]
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 5th May 1897: provides a list of the children who were refused admission during the month of April when they already had siblings at the school and asks if the Board will reconsider their stance on admissions; separate list attached with names, addresses and ages of the children in question
- J F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 8th May 1897: advises that there is to be a second Bible Exam for Standards V & VI and states the number of certificates required to date
- Duncan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, 26h May 1897: explains why he didn’t consider Miss Rennie’s name should be included on the Examiner’s return in connection with Technological exams
- Duncan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, 26th May 1897: refers to a note from the Institute found lying at the bottom of a box
- J Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 27th May 1897: advises that the school will be closed for ‘Removal Term’
- Various schools,27th - 30th April & 27th May 1897: notes to the Cashier with a breakdown of money sent
- Duncan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, 31st May 1897: asks the Board to consider favourably Mary Robertson as a candidate for an Assistantship and explains why
- John F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 12th May 1897: asks for a substitute for Miss Johnston and explains her absence [See letter John F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 17th May 1897]
- John F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 13th May 1897: advises that he shall be satisfied if a girl who is musical is appointed [See above letter John F. Cruickshank, Marywell Public School, 12th May 1897]
- John F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 17th May 1897: refers to Miss Craib joining the staff and adds a postscript about Miss Johnston [See above letter John F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 12th May 1897]
- John Clarke, County Committee on Secondary Education, County of Aberdeen, 24th May 1897: requests the use of the Middle School for their Bursary Competition; Board’s reply is pencilled on the corner of the letter
- Mabel Combe, 24 Ferryhill Place, 29th April 1897: requests a transfer from St Clement Street School to Walker Road School and argues her case [See letter Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 19th May 1897; p. 12 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (h)]
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 19th May 1897: objects to the proposed removal of Miss Esson from the staff following the appointment of Miss Combe and explains his reasons [See letter Mabel Combe, 24 Ferryhill Place, 29th April 1897; p. 12 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (h)]
- Duncan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, 23rd May 1897: requests that the Board look in to the non-return of a millinery candidate’s hat from London and highlights complaints made about careless packing and dirty handling which may impact the exams
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 19th May 1897: apprises the Board that an itinerant photographer, professing to have the Board’s permission, has called at the school to take photographs
- Ducan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen 19th April 1897 & undated note: advises when the Practical and Written exams in Millinery and Dressmaking will be held and asks that the Board appoint experienced Ladies and Superintendents to assist; note stating the names of the specialists to assist with the Practical Millinery and Dressmaking exams
- J Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 7th May 1897: advises details of Miss Thomson’s Certificate
- Jas Campbell, 29th April 1897: asks if Mr Alfred McLeod can provide an hour a week at the school for Elocution
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 1st April 1897: refers to an estimate provided for the cost of books
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 1st April 1897: advises what is required for the Cookery Classes including a hot water pipe attached to the sink in the Cookery Room
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 23rd April 1897: advises that Miss Lyon has commenced Cookery lessons and has transferred cooking utensils from Torry Public School
- Duncan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, 25th April 1897: advises the Board how to proceed when sending out notices regarding the Technological Exams
- M J R Cantley, Old Aberdeen Public School, 21st April 1897: asks if the names of Barbara and Mary Cantley were entered for certain exams
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Evening School, 30th March 1897: provides information in connection with a complaint relating to the opening of exam papers for the Shorthand Exam
- Duncan Clarke, [Evening School], undated: requests the publication of the advert for their Exhibition in the dailies as well as the evening papers
- James Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 26th March 1897: expresses his willingness for Miss Jeannie Forbes to be appointed Pupil Teacher at the school and for the second appointment to be a male Pupil Teacher
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 15ht March 1897: advises the arrangements for Drawing Lessons, which will be notified to the Science & Arts Dept
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 15th March 1897: in connection with Miss Wilson’s removal, he seeks assistance for teaching the Infants until the new teacher can start
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 26th March 1897: sends a statement of probable outlay in supplying pupils with free books etc. for a year
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 14th April 1897: refers to the details of his Drawing Certificate and also asks if there are any orders for the school as they are short of Drawing materials
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 15th & 18th March 1897: advises that Miss Wilson and Mr Smith have reported to the school and in which standards they have been placed; also requests an assistant for the Infants Dept and explains the need for additional staff
- Lizzie E Johnston, Marywell Street Public School, 15th March 1897: expresses disappointment at her name not being included in the short leet for the Infant Mistress-ship at Westfield School
- Robert Topping, 36 Beaconsfield Place, 28th February 1897: card requesting the details for the Evening School and explains he has been asked to visit it
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 26th February 1897: explains his version of events which led to a misunderstanding with Miss Robertson over whether she would be appointed to the new staff in Walker Road School of which he is to be Headmaster [See CA-25-2-11-51 Jas Campbell, (30 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen) Frederick Street Public School, 13th February – 1st March 1897, 6 letters & 1 enclosure; See p. 792 Board Meeting 21st January 1897 item (p) & p. 796 item 692; p. 838 Board Meeting 18th February 1897, items (a), (b), (e), (f)]
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 15th March 1897: recommends Mr James Murray be appointed bookseller to the school
- Duncan Clarke, 23 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, 13th March 1897: regarding books for prizes and what information to request about Millinery classes which may assist in securing the variable grant
- Jas Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 15th March 1897: advises that more pupils have been enrolled and refers to the day’s attendance
- Margaret A Dawson, 12 Jasmine Place, Aberdeen, 6th May 1897: seeks an appointment as Ex-Pupil Teacher and details her qualifications
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 26th May 1897: requests that William Dawson, Pupil Teacher, be permitted to be absent from the Central classes and explains the reasons for this
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 26th May 1897: regarding Grammar School (Bursaries) Free Places, he mentions 4 boys: Joseph Cameron, Allan Taylor, Alex Andrews and Douglas Porter
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 26 May 1897: refers to an order for No 4 Copies McDougalls upright
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 10th May 1897: states that he would like the Pupil Teachers to return to the school at the end of their apprenticeships due to staffing issues
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 12th May 1897: advises the amount of Gas used by the school
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 4th May 1897: requests a Certificate in relation to the girls being taught Cookery
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 19th April 1897: requests a requisition note for Drawing materials is fulfilled before the exam
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 23rd March 1897: refers to the Code and where Pupil Teachers are to be assessed
- Annie Esslemont, 30 King Street, Aberdeen, 28th April 1897: letter arguing her case for an increase of salary
- George Fenton, Secretary, Scottish Assistant Teachers Association (Aberdeen District), 12th May 1897: letter requesting that the Board consider a change in payment of salaries at the start of the midsummer vacation
- George Fenton, Secretary, Scottish Assistant Teachers Association (Aberdeen District), 26th May 1897: advises he will communicate the decision by the School Board on salaries for assistant teachers to the teachers
- Alexander Forbes, Skene Street Public School, 27th May 1897: advises that the school will be closed as it is “Flitting Term”
- Jas Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 31st May 1897: asks why an order for “Indian Clubs” has not been supplied
- W Fyfe, High School for Girls, 13th May 1897: refers to the printing of the catalogue for the increased High School Library
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 26th May 1897: requests that a Cookery teacher starts before the holiday
- James Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 26th May 1897: refers to the Cookery classes given by Miss Lyon and advises that Miss Robertson will return to work
- Eleanor Toulmin, 122 Union Grove, Aberdeen, 15th May 1897: letter of resignation due to health issues [See letter John McBain, High School for Girls, 21st May 1897]
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 13th May 1897: addresses staffing issues including the exchange of Alice [Green] for Miss Lillie Dunbar to which Mr Forbes is agreeable [See letter Alexander Forbes, Skene Street Public School, 13th May 1897]
- Alexander Forbes, Skene Street Public School, 13th May 1897: advises that he is willing to accept the exchange of Miss Green, Candidate Pupil Teacher, for Miss Dunbar [See above letter A Green, Skene Square Public School, 13th May 1897]
- Alexander Forbes, Skene Street Public School, 16th April 1897: requests help for the Infant Department who is qualified under the Code
- Maggie French,10 Crimon Place, Aberdeen, 28th April 1897: confirms her return to work at Rubislaw Public School
- Annie Fowler, 1 Ferryhill Place, Aberdeen, 26th March 1897: wishes to be considered for the position in the Preparatory Department of the Grammar School caused by the death of Miss Young and details her experience
- Alexander Forbes, Skene Street Public School, 28th March 1897: refers to attendance and a postscript advises the number of new admissions of infants
- W Fyfe, Central Evening School, 16th March 1897: confirms the arrangements for collecting outstanding fees
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 12th March 1897: addresses staffing issues and comments on the cover for absent teachers
- Mary C Ganlon [?], Commerce Street Public School, 17th May 1897: requests a piano be supplied in place of the organ
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 12th April 1897: requests that Mr John S Macdonald, M.A. be put forward for the Acting Teachers’ Certificate exam
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 26th May 1897: regarding Mr Macdonald and an assessment by the H. M. Inspector
- William Gauld, 16 Summerfield Terrace, Aberdeen, 10th May 1897: regarding the Machine Construction class and pupils who have not made the necessary attendance to sit the exam
- Alexander Green, Skene Square Public School, 23rd April 1897: recommends the permanent appointment of Miss Sutherland [See p. 13 Board Meeting 10th May 1897, item (j)]
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 5th May 1897: requests teaching cover due to staff being absent
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 13th May 1897: advises that the Monitors have not yet appeared and they are short-staffed
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 4th May 1897: agrees to the absence of Miss Mavor in exchange for a substitute
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 19th April 1897: requests a pupil teacher for the Lower Infants’ room
- William Gauld, 16 Summerfield Terrace, Aberdeen, 24th April 1897: asks if a Member of the Board will attend the final Machine Construction class to hand out prizes
- John Gordon, Girls’ High School, 20th & 30th March 1897: regarding outstanding fees for Miss Beatrice Webster and Miss Bella Joss and confirmation that they have paid
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 15th March 1897: requesting assistance due to staff being absent
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 27th May 1897: advises that a meeting will take place to review the attendance and marks of the various candidates in connection with Grammar School bursaries
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 12th May 1897: asks if tradesmen could quote for making a pin for a brooch, which the upper class girls would be willing to pay for
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 2nd April 1897: confirms that a class is to go into Room 5 and advises of a new difficulty regarding staffing
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 30th April 1897: expresses concern about overcrowding in classroom No. 5 and seeks agreement to a proposed solution
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 12th April 1897: asks if the school is required for polling arrangements
- Henrietta D Hall, Ashley Road Public School, 30th March 1897: asks when the dates for the holidays are to be announced so she can arrange lodgings
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 27th March 1897: requests assistance due to staff absences and the number of pupils in attendance
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 15th March 1897: advises which members of staff are absent and requests cover due to the impact on the pupils
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 22nd March 1897: requests cover for 3 teachers who are absent
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 11th March 1897: 2 letters, first regarding staffing including Miss Scott who wishes to visit the members; second letter explaining who came up with the idea of visiting the members
- Rosemount Evening School, undated: Memo listing the dates for social events and prize giving
- Mary P Innes, St Paul Street Public School, 24th May 1897: advises that she is to attend the Free Church College at the end of her apprenticeship and requests employment for the summer months
- Ida F D Johnstone, 1bSt Machar Place, Aberdeen, 19th April 1897: advises that her return to work has been delayed and explains why
- W A Keys, Central School Aberdeen, 15th March 1897: requests that an application is made to enable them to attend a course of Lectures in Medical Jurisprudence and Public Health at Aberdeen University
- D B Lothian, King Street Public Evening School, 12th May 1897: requests that the Board settle and account relating to school entertainments
- Helen C Lendrum, 57 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, 21st & 29th May 1897: requests early payment of her salary, expresses hurt at her treatment, refers to the Logic class which she has taught; further explains the background to her comments in the earlier letter
- Maggie Mackie, Cove Public School, 25th March 1897: advising that Niff School Board expect her to arrange a substitute teacher and that she will remain in situ until she hears further from Aberdeen
- W L Marr, 99 Blenheim Road, 1st May 1897: asks that the Department be advised about a class in “Sound, Light and Heat”
- Jeannie W Moir, 38 Whitehall Road, Aberdeen, 24th March 1897: seeks a transfer from Westfield School and explains why
- John P. McCann, School of Design, undated: tenders his resignation as Head Master and explains why
- John McGregor, Dr Bell’s Public School, Old Aberdeen, 18th May 1897: regarding Ex VI pupils, of which 4 wish to attend the Central School
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 26th May 1897: regarding the number of lessons given in Manual Instruction
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 20th May 1897: advises the sum required for book prizes
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 21st May 1897: advises which classes are taught by Miss Toulmin and Miss McLeod [See letter above Eleanor Toulmin, 122 Union Grove, Aberdeen, 15th May 1897]
- Holburn Street Public School, 26th May 1897: advises the fees received for Dancing classes
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 26th May 1897: advises why an extra supply of India rubber was ordered
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 12th May 1897: advises that Miss McGregor may resume cookery classes
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 20th May 1897: asks for 2 gold medals for the school
- Annie H D Moir, Blackwell Cottage, Holburn St, 7th May 1897: requests a position in a school as her apprenticeship as Pupil Teacher ends in June
- Janet McGregor, 48 St Nicholas Street, 22nd March 1897: offering to teach cookery at Hanover Street School
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 24th May 1897: requests the contact details for Ex-Pupil or certificated Teachers who are presently unemployed and who may be willing to go to the country for Infant work
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 6th May 1897: advises that a sub-assistant teacher is still required and that the work of Miss Mary J Walker is proving satisfactory
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 19th April 1897: requests the continuation of the teaching cover until Miss Craib and Miss Johnstone return to work
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 29th April 1897: advises that Miss Fanny Smith will no longer be required once Miss Craib returns to work [See above letter John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 19th April 1897]
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 13th May 1897: advises that the Bible Scripture exam was postponed and is now to be held and submits copies of the questions
- William D McLean, Hanover Public School, 12th May 1897: enquires if distribution of the Jubilee medals can be postponed until the end of term
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 13th May 1897: asks for information about the presentation of medals in order to ascertain numbers
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 5th April 1897: explains why Miss Walker, Pupil Teacher, was absent from the Central School
- William D McLean, Hanover Street Public School, 12th April 1897: reminder that there is a vacancy to be filled following the departure of Miss Barr (St. II)
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 30th April 1897: asks for additional time to consider the 2 year engagement offered to Jeanie [See p. 882, Board Meeting 5th April 1897, item (a); p. 11 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (a) (6)]
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 30th April 1897: forwards Drawing exam schedules and a reminder that a certificate relating to Cookery will be required [See CA-25-2-11-48 re. Various school 4 letters, 14th April – 18th May 1896 connection between the teaching of Cookery and Drawing Grants; CA-25-2-22-49 John Peer, Porthill Public School, 14th October 1896]
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 19th April 1897: forwards the Drawing exam schedules and advises that a certificate as to cookery is required [See above John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 30th April 1897]
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 26th April 1897: advises that the papers set to be held on 22nd June (National Holiday) have been rescheduled
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 23rd April 1897: encloses a list of books required by Miss Mary Welsh and hopes that they can do ‘something’ [enclosure missing]
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 30th March 1897: advises that due to staff absences, he has retained a Pupil Teacher to assist with the workload
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 16th March 1897: asks that the Science & Art Department are advised of additional attendance for Mathematics subject V
- J McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 17th March 1897: advises the numbers to be presented for different subjects relating to the Leaving Certificate
- Wm Ross, Ashley Road Public School, 24th March 1897: asks if prizes are to be awarded to French classes and details of the budget for books
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 15th March 1897: advises that due to staff and pupil absences as well as the stormy weather, two consecutive attendances will be marked
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 17th March 1897: asks if arrangements have been made for a Dancing class
- John McGregor, Dr Bell’s Public School, 12th March 1897: advises that provision will be made for Temperance lessons
- E D Nisbet, Torry Public School, 7th May 1897: advises a list of names for prizes and certificates for Scripture Knowledge as well as the number of Reward Cards for Infants [lists not enclosed]
- E D Nisbet, The Schoolhouse Torry, 12th May 1897: covering letter for information supplied in response to letters from School Board with (b) ’Number of Pupils entered Walker Road School from Torry School’ on separate sheet [(a) is missing]
- Wm Ogilvie, 26 Albert Terrace, Aberdeen, 14th & 17th May 1897: 2 letters regarding Eliza Jane Paul, a student of the School of Design, who was unable to sit the exam in Science Subject I (Practical Plane and Solid Geometry) and asks that the Department of Science & Art be contacted [See letter Eliza J Paul, 12 Jasmine Place, Aberdeen, 7th May 1897]
- Eliza J Paul, 12 Jasmine Place, Aberdeen, 7th May 1897: seeks a position as an ex. Pupil Teacher as her apprenticeship is due to end in June [See above letters Wm Ogilvie, 26 Albert Terrace, Aberdeen, 14th & 17th May 1897]
- Sam Pope, 28 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, 22nd May 1897: comments on the Science and Art Department’s circular No 328 regarding changes in the method of calculating grants for Drawing classes
- James A Phillips, Northfield Public School, advises when temperance lessons are due to start
- James A Phillips, Northfield Public School, 24th March 1897: explains the circumstances surrounding a punishment given to a pupil, David Milne, following a complaint by his father [See p. 883 Board Meeting 5th April 1897, item (6)]
- Sam Pope, 28 Victoria Street, Aberdeen 1st & 5th April 1897: asks if money will be allocated for prizes for his class at the Grammar School; advises how much was allocated last session
- John Peter, Porthill Public School, 17th March 1897: requests that the School Attendance Committee be advised that pupils whose parents are receiving outdoor relief from the Parish Council are often kept at home whilst their boots are being repaired and sites 2 instances viz. Robert Forbes and Thomas Duncan
- Margaret Robertson, St Paul Street Public School, 24th May 1897: advises that she has secured a place at the Established College in October and seeks employment for the summer months
- Jas Rose, Causewayend Public School, 26th May 1897: explains why the order for kindergarten supplies is large and the impact of its delay on the pupils
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 19th March 1897: following the appointment of Miss Rae as Infants’ Mistress, requests the provision of new Pupil Teachers [See Eliza C Rae, Messenger’s House, Town & County Bank, Aberdeen, 20th March 1897; p. 860 Board Meeting 18th March 1897, item (f); p. 882 Board Meeting 5th April 1897, item (d)]
- Eliza C Rae, Messenger’s House, Town & County Bank, Aberdeen, 20th March 1897: accepts the position of Infants’ Mistress at Westfield School [See Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 19th March 1897; p. 860 Board Meeting 18th March 1897, item (f); p. 882 Board Meeting 5th April 1897, item (d)]
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 21st May 1897: regarding a pupil, Lily Allan, and her attendance at school as well as the standard of her work
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 30th April 1897: requests approval to hold the exams for Free Scholarships, Anderson and Town Council scholarships on the same day
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, April 1897: advises from which booksellers he proposes to order books for prizes
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 21st April 1897: reminds the Board that a successor for Miss Doig is still to be appointed [See letter J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 19th April 1897]
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 7th May 1897: requests approval to retain Margaret Robertson and Mary Innes, Pupil Teachers, on the staff of the school until the end of September
- Agnes Shepherd, 204 King Street, Aberdeen, 31st May 1897: wishes to be considered for the position of Second Mistress at St Paul Street School and details her experience and qualifications
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 15th May 1897: regarding the Town Council Scholarships and that some Grammar School pupils have been advised that they do not qualify to sit the exams due to the interpretation of ‘Elementary’, he asks that the High School Committee consider the matter with a view to placing the bursaries on a more equitable footing
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 7th May 1897: asks that repairs be carried out on classrooms in the old building as she has discovered that they will not be able to get into their new school buildings until later than anticipated and are to lose the use of the John Knox Church hall
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 26th May 1897: requests that orders for sewing materials be fulfilled as the exam is due to be held soon
- H F Morland Simpson, Grammar School, 25th May 1897: requests confirmation of the dates of the summer vacation prior to sending out the Circular to Parents about the next school year
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 15th May 1897: requests an honorarium for Miss Fowler who has covered for Miss Young during her absence due to illness [See p. 18 Board Meeting 20th May 1897, item 24]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 22nd May 1897: encloses a list of Benefactors as revised by Mr Alex M Munro and refers to the Brebner gift for medals [3 pages listing Benefactors attached]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 26th April & 15th May 1897: regarding the appointment of Infant Mistress, he is erring towards favouring Miss Duffus and Miss Dallas
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 15th May 1897: advising that he still awaits receipt of the bound volumes of Illustrated London News from Edmond & Spark
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 8th May 1897: requests that the Anderson & Free Scholarship exams can be held on the same day as the Town Council scholarship exams and also asks what arrangements have been made for the school Inspection
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 11th May 1897: advising that if Mr Walker will advise which date he is to inspect the school, he will forward a copy of their timetable
- P Smart, Frederick Street Public School, 27th April 1897: advises that he is due to move from the Torry Schoolhouse and offers certain items to the School Board for 30 shillings
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, April 1897: extends an invitation to the Board to attend their Athletics and Sports day
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School,29th April 1897: supplies details of the Leaving Certificate Exams, including the likely number of candidates for each subject, and advises of a possible clash of arrangements due to a special Science & Art regulation
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 27th April 1897: regarding the Leaving Certificate exams, he advises the maximum number to occupy the hall in one examination
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 23rd April 1897: advises that he will have only 2 or 3 candidates for a particular exam
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 29th April 1897: regarding staffing issues, including the departure of Miss Doig and the appointment of Miss Falconer [See J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 21st April 1897]
- Jessie Shirreffs, Primrose Street Public School, 22nd April 1897: confirms that she is aware that the harmonium is the property of the Free Church Old Aberdeen
- Stewart, Woodside Evening School, 22nd March 1897: gives a breakdown of fees and encloses a printed notice advertising the Exhibition of Dressmaking & Millinery with a sketch programme of the entertainment
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, April 1897: regarding dates of holidays and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 14th April 1897: regarding the amount of fees to be charged for pupils, D M Murray and W B Murray
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 1st April 1897: pointing out a mistake with the size of slates required for use in the school
- P Smart, Frederick Street Public School, 1st April 1897: chasing for the remainder of an order for ink
- Edith Forbes, Lochhead House, Aberdeen, 17th March 1897: advises that she will not be free until June and details her work schedule at the different schools
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, April 2nd 1897: outlines her reasons why she wishes Annie Craib and Mary [?] Falconer to remain working at the school
- Annie B Craib, 170 Crown Street, Aberdeen, 2nd April 1897: advises that she will accept the position at Woodside if she is unable to remain at St Paul Street School [See above letter I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 2nd April 1897; p. 11 Board Meeting 20th May 1897, item (8)]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 30 March 1897: requests particular paper for the Book-keeping exam and encloses a sample with a note on it from Mr Lawrence [Note enclosed]
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 26th March 1897: advises that they are to have a double attendance due to the impact of the measles epidemic
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 15th March 1897: advises of the death of Miss Young and reflects on the quality of her work and the heavy loss the school has sustained [See previous correspondence by H F Morland Simpson, Mary M Young and Annie Fowler in CA-25-2-11-48 to CA-25-2-11-52; See p. 878 Board Meeting 18th March 1897, item 773]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 22 March 1897: regarding the Board’s decision to terminate the present arrangements for lunch and to engage a contractor such as Mitchell and Muills [See p. 17 Board Meeting 20th May 1897, item (3)]
- P Smart, Frederick Street Public School, 23rd March 1897: explains the patterns of ruling required on the slates
- I L Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 11th March 1897: concerning a complaint by a parent about the punishment of their son, Archibald, with enclosed note from the parent
- J Sutherland, Girls’ High School, 15th March 1897: regarding outstanding fees for books and addresses a mistake with payment of his salary
- Mary A M Thom, 21 Bank Street, Aberdeen, 18th May 1897: requests a transfer to Walker Road School from St Clement Street School
- Christina L Thomson, 69 Springbank Terrace, Aberdeen, 11th February 1897: supports Miss Mabel Combe’s application for a position at Walker Road School [ See previous correspondence Mabel Combe and Jas Campbell; p. 12 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (h)]
- Isabella A Troup, Scotstown, 28th April 1897: explains why she wishes to go to Woodside School [ See p. 11 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (9)]
- E M Urquhart, Causewayend Public School, 30th April 1897: requests additional leave to visit the United States
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 20th May 1897: regarding staffing issues and his disagreement with the reason Miss Harthill is absent
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 25th May 1897: comments on their grant earning capability following a change in the Art regulations
- R Watson, Broomhill Public School, 24th May 1897: following a misunderstanding over which exams Lily Dunbar, Pupil Teacher, is to prepare for, there is a staffing issue with the Pupil Teachers which he asks to be resolved
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 7th May 1897: advises that a Pupil Teacher was kept from attending classes by Mr Green due to staff absences [ See p. 11 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (9b)]
- R Watson, Broomhill Public School, 26th April 1897: apologises for a misunderstanding regarding Miss Collie
- Wm Webster, Script Shorthand Institute and Central Typewriting Office, 3rd March 1897: provides a list of students who made more than 80% of attendances at Script Shorthand classes at Central School
- Wm Webster, Script Shorthand Institute and Central Typewriting Office, 31st March 1897: replies to inquiries relating to Prize Books and attendance by pupils
- R Watson, Broomhill Public School, 23rd March 1897: argues his case for an increase of salary and explains why he didn’t request this earlier [See p. 882 Board Meeting 5th April 1897, item (c)]
- Jeannie Webster, Skene Square Public School, 19th March 1897: explains why she must tender her resignation
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 12th & 23rd March 1897: letters advising that Mr Hynd kept 2 pupil teachers from attending classes and asks that the Board’s resolutions should be enforced [ See p. 11 Board Meeting, 20th May 1897, item (9b)]
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 18th March 1897: details the work undertaken by Miss Watt, Miss Pope, Miss Mackay and Miss Stevenson [See p. 863 Board Meeting 18th March 1897, item (l)]
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 24th March 1897: requests clarification on points relating to Pupil Teachers and examinations
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 4th May 1897: requests the permanent appointment of Miss McKay |