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Reference NoCA/25/2/11/96
TitleAberdeen School Board Teachers' Letters (76)
Description9/7/1906-29/9/1906

- John C. Anderson,19 September 1906, Ferryhill Evening School: list of recommended teachers for next session, James Craig, William B. King, William S. Pirie, Thomas Miller, Jasper Alexander, Thomas Mutch, Robert Barri, Mr Dickie, including detail on Mr Mutch
- J. D. Anderson, 12 [November] 1906, Ferryhill Public School: regarding the Martin case, recommending that he should be let free from school and work manual shift labour
- Allan [J./I.] Brown, 18 August 1906, Hanover Street School: report on the attendance and success of swimming lessons over the summer, enclosed: attendance list of schools in Aberdeen
- Ellen Crosswelles, 14 August 1906, Beech Lodge School, 2 pages: listing number of repairs needing to be done at the school, asking whether could close building during autumn weekends as wanting to retreat to cabin
- Duncan Clarke, 11 September 1906, Commerce Street Public School: informing that absenteeism in Infant Department high because of measles
- J. Campbell, 24 September 1906, Marywell Street Public School: complaining about gummed backs of library book labels
- William Dey, 06 October 1906: information on how the Aberdeen Local Committee has so far conducted practical work for first and second year students that is now being taken over by the Board
- A. L. Dunbar, 06 September 1906, Central Higher Grade School, Senior Manual Instructor: concerning staffing arrangements
- William B. Duguid, 17 September 1906, Kittybrewster Evening School: staffing recommendations
- A. L. Dunbar, 20 September 1906, Central Higher Grade School: concerning limited timetable of Mr Carmichael, unknow whether his or Head Teacher of Victoria Road School’s decision
- George Fenton, 17 September 1906, Grammar Evening School: regarding staffing arrangements, details on Mr Mennie excellent teaching of English, enclosed: list of recommended staff
- George Fenton, 19 September 1906, Grammar Evening School: changes to staffing, details on Mr A. C. Lang, Mr Knoe
William Hendry to “sir”. Granville Cottage Dyce. 1st September 1906. Letter about omission of cardboard letters from order, plus some notes on exercise books
Unknown sender and recipient. 68 Springbank Terrace, Aberdeen. 18th September 1906. Central School references.
Unknown sender and recipient. 68 Springbank Terrace, Aberdeen. 20th September 1906. Reference to Central School. The postscript mentions Edinburgh
R.M. Littlejohn. 70 Mile-End Avenue. 20th September 1906. Letter of recommendation for Causewayend Evening School staff, with staff list inside.
Mr Lothian. Sunnybank Public School, Aberdeen. 22nd August 1906. Staffing arrangements- urgent request for temporary appointments.
Mr Lothian. Sunnybank Public School. 17th September 1906. Letter from complaint about not receiving book orders.
Mr Lothian. Sunnybank Public School. 18th September 1906. Letter from complaint about lack of Sewing teacher, due to need for fixing class hours.
Alice Lyall. Walker Road School (sent from 84 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen). 1st September 1906. Informing recipient that she has received a pay rise too early in the school year.
Alex Moodie. Woodside Evening School, 15th September 1906. Letter from recommendation for Evening School, with staff list.
Multiple signatures- Thomas Mutch, [illegible name], John Davie, G Duncan and Robert Watt. Aberdeen, 24th September 1906. Letter asking for pay rise for Woodwork teachers in Elementary Technical Institute Centres. (note placed on top- sent from Thomas Mutch, 233 Union Grove, Aberdeen).
Norah Mann. North United Free Church Manse, Burghead, N.B, August 22nd 1906. Job application with details of qualifications- the applicant is 17 years of age, with attached letter of recommendation from headmaster, James Bremner, of Burghead Public School.
Josephine Moir. 29 Belvidere Crescent, Aberdeen. 19th September 1906. Job application for King Street School in Senior Department. She has been with the School Board since 1889, and in King Street School since June 1891.
James M.. Westfield Public School, 18th September 1906. Letter of appreciation and consideration for well-attended pupils, with list given.
Thomas Hector, to John McBain, Girls’ High School. Letter requesting details for school closure.
John McBain. High School for Girls. 11th September 1906. Letter requesting enquiry for Lizzie H. Bean and her status for Higher Greek examination, as there was an error in listing.
John… Ashley Road Public School. [day] August, 1906. Letter discussing possibility of reducing the number of pupils in the Upper part of the school.
John… Ashley Road Public School. 31st August 1906. Letter of appeal on behalf of Miss Reid, a teacher of Advanced Pupils, to stay on as a teacher.
John… Ashley Road Public School. 23rd August 1906. Letter appealing for one of the Pupil Teacher remain at the school rather than move to the Town Council.
John… Ashley Road Public School. 6th September 1906. Letter explaining issues around the number of pupils in Music classes, especially in relation to Mrs Bain.
William McLean. Kittybrewster Public School. 22nd August 1906. Letter confirming hours for cookery classes.
William McLean. Kittybrewster Public School. 6th August 1906. Letter detailing number of pupils for Pianoforte instruction.
William McLean. Kittybrewster School. 22nd August 1906. Issues regarding opening Sunnybank School for numbers to Kittybrewster.
Alfred Mosley, Union Bank Buildings, Ely, Place, London. 4th July 1906. Letter regarding school teachers’ visit to U.S.A & Canada. Letter stapled on top from William McLean, 30th August 1906.
William McClean. Kittybrewster Public School. 7th September 1906. Letter discussing size of Supplementary Course class size.
J. Gregor. Old Aberdeen Public School. 23rd August 1906. Letter discussing reduction of pupils due to opening of the Sunnybank school.
J.Gregor. Old Aberdeen Public School. 23rd August 1906. Corresponding list of pupils for above letter.
Nisbet. Torry Public School. 7th July 1906. Reply regarding Miss Henrietta Hall (Referenced in other letters).
Nisbet. Torry Public School. 27th August 1906. Letter of request for another Certificated Assistant Teacher, with enclosed list about staffing.
Elizabeth Phillip. 28 Broomhill Place, Aberdeen. 10th July 1906. Job application for interim teacher, with details of qualification (Broomhill School from 1901-1905, student at Aberdeen University).
John Peters. St Paul Street Evening School (crossed out- Middle Public School). 18th September 1906. Letter of recommendation for Evening School staff, with list below.
King Street Evening School- Session 1906-7. Staff Recommendation list. Signed by John Ritche.
Miss Mary Rennie. The Schoolhouse, Lundie, Dundee. November 7th 1906. Inquiry about qualifications necessary for School Board and questions about salary.
Will Robertson. Skene Street Public School. 17th September 1906.
John Ritche. Qualifications for Admission to an Elementary Technical School (prospectus 06-07)
Elizabeth Robb. Ferry Hill Public School. 3rd September 1906. Details of passing her Certificate Examination in the Third Class.
Annie Remie. Westfield School. 3rd September 1906. Details passing Certificate Examination and securing place in the Third Division.
Stormonth. Walker Road Evening School. 15th September 1906. List of names for supplement for ensuing session.
James Sutherland. Rosemount Public School. 18th September 1906. Letter with enclosed list of recommended teachers for Evening School.
J Stephen. 67 Westburn Road. 31st August 1906. Update on Nora Stephen, a pupil teacher in Rosemount School, being at home recovering from illness, with medical certificate soon to follow.
[Unknown sender]. Frederick Street Public School. 18th September 1906. Letter of request for Senior Gymnastics to be made free for all pupils to attend.
G. Gall. Head Teacher. St Paul Street Public School. 19th September 1906. Letter discussing suspension of disruptive male student- James Wishart- 12 Crooked Lane- described as one of the worst the school has ever had. Another letter attached (dated 20th September 1906) reiterates the point, with details of Mrs Wishart being a heavy drinker and reference to family neglect.
Date1906
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