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Historic Manuscript Collection Education Documents

No. Date Description ED 1 Oct 1862 List of voters, Town of Glenville, School District #3. Canvass made by E.Z. Carpenter, Scotia. Names: C.H. Brooks; William Reeter; M. V. V. Barhydt; … Reynolds; I. Stevens; William Walton; I. Van Dyke; I. Wiles; I. W. Van Patten; S.B. Walton; I. Walton; C.W. Stewart; Isaac Mabee; E. Allsdorf; A. Mabee; H. Walton; H. Hammond; C. Hammond; C. Thurber; I. Barhydt; Charles Priume; S.P. Van Patten; Tice Caldwell; Adam Ossing; B. Cheesman; W. Cheesman; C. Van Patten; B.H. Clute; William A. Recter; …Appleby; Phillip Malley; P. Dresby; X. Seger; I. Van Patten; S. Van Patten; G. Barhydt; ED 2 Oct 1862 List of Voters, Town of Glenville, School District #7. Names: Job Hedden; Jonathan Hedden; James Hedden; David Hedden; I.A. Hedden; I. Mucky; N. Mucky; A. Van Lean; … Sickles; Lawrence Van Eps; H. Van Eps; Henry Bolman; John Vedder; Maus Van Eps; …Moore; F. Osborn; William Swan; William Stevens; John Cookingham; I.G. Van Eps; G.E. Van Eps; Alexander Van Eps; T. L. Van Eps; John Stevens; N.S. Van Eps; C. Albus; William Van Eps; William Van Eps (sic); B. Croppem; Harm Osborn; William McKinley; Beck Van Eps. ED 3 1923 Essays written by students of Scotia & Schenectady high schools on the early history of the area. ED 4 25 May 1821 Receipt for tuition at school for Aaron Stevens Jr.‟s children in Glenville School. Signed: Hermanus Hagadorn ED 5 19 Sept 1863 Teachers certificate, first grade, made out for Kate Underhill; signed by: Seymour Chase, commissioner for last assembly district of Saratoga Co. ED 6 18 Dec 1838 Receipt signed by John Bath, School District #1 from Jane Stevens for Jonathan A. Stevens. ED 7 1921 “Some Schoolmasters of Colonial N.Y.” compiled by Robert Francis Seybolt, Div. of Archives & History, U of State of N Y. (2 copies) ED 8 1921 “Evening Schools of Colonial N Y City” Compiled by Robert Francis Seybolt, U of State of N Y div. of Archives & History. ED 9 18 June 1884 Program; Vedder & De Remer Prizes. Union Classical Institute; (Lizzie H. Underhill, penciled on cover) ED 10 20 June 1884 Program, Class Day Exercises. Union Classical Institute (Lizzie Underhill) ED 11 7 Jan 1815 Petition to the Corporation of the city of Schenectady for the academy to CAT#146a be under the patronage of the Corporation to benefit the citizens of the city by the annual distribution made by the incorporated academies throughout the state. Signed by: Jellis Fonda; Jacob Swits; Jeremiah Fuller; John Van Debogert; Caleb Van Voast; Abram Van Ingen; Jonathan Dodge, Jr.; Archibald Craig; Charles Kane; Henry Yates, Jr.; J.C. Duane. ED 12 n.d. Copies of school reports; money received, number of children; number of children taught, between ages of 5 & 15 years. 3rd Ward, commissioners: Ebenezer Aikin, William Vedder; Zachariah Carpenter. Niskayuna: Commissioners: James Thomson, Peter Van Vranken. District #5: Commissioners: William Gordon, Isaac Wemple. Duanesburg: Commissioners: Edward T.O. Vedder, James Steward ED 13 1799 B A degree of Antonium Van Schaick from Union College signed by: Prof. John B. Smith, John Taylor, Andrew Yates. Curators: J. Bangar; Dirck Romeyn; John Glen; Jonas Coe; James N. Romeyn; G H Gouvenour; Lt. N. Bayard; Joseph C Yates; John Henry; John Yates; P.I. Van Rensselaer ED 14 4 May 1803 M A degree conferred upon Antonium Van Schaick by Union College Signed by: Joseph C. Yates; Lt. N. Mayard; James Emott; John Yates Prof. Jonathan Naney; T. Treadwell Smith ED 15 1822 Greek Fraternity of Union College issued to Samuel Jones Mumford Signed by: John T. Stone, Pres., Sidney Shield, Sec. ED 16a 10 Feb 1847 Announcement of spring term of Middlebury Academy. Under the instruction of D. A. Bowe, A B; principal for 6 months. Signed by: B. Larabee, T A Merrill, Peter Stan, committee ED 16b n.d. Samuel J. Mumford‟s A B degree from Union College. Signed by: Curator J. Duane; Pres. Eliphalet Nott; Prof. Andreas Yates; V. Mc Auley; Joseph C. Yates ED 17 1799 Photostat of Union College BA diploma issued to Schannem Toll Same as Ed 13 ED 18 2 Mar 1827 Certificate re: agreements between the Literary Institute and their agents - Albany ED 19 1827-1828 List of the number of days sent by each of the following names to School District #11 in Glenville. From 3 Dec 1827 to 3 Jan 1828. Certified by W. Davidson – McAlister; Wessels; Stark; Cornell; Hermance ED 20 1828-1829 List of wood drawn to School District#11 in Glenville from fall 1828 to April 1829. Signed by: Daniel Stark; John McAlister; Thadeus Bolt; Masa Hodges; Richard Cornell; John Smith; WH Wessel; Amasa Stark; Peleg Cornell; Aaron Huckaboon; Daniel Slover; Abel Ford; Archibald Cogshall; Cornelius Hermance. (Missing as of 12/2002) ED 21 n.d. Alphabetical list of members of the Schenectady Board of Education from 1854 to 1918 ED 22 19 June 1879 Diploma granted to Elmer A. Stevr for completion of course of study in higher English department. Signed by Ham M. Beck, principal, Union School. C.M. Chadsey, pres. Board of Education ED 23 2 July 1862 Diploma issued to Albert Westinghouse, from Classical Department Union School. Signed by Benjamin Stanton, superintendent & Principal of Classical Department Turnbull Backus, pres. of Board of Education ED 24 n.d. One page only of a letter written by a mother regarding Union College and a prank played upon her student son (during Eliphalet Nott‟s presidency). ED 25 n.d. List of Union College men in Education work. Selection made by E. S. Barney 1884. Re-arranged & revised by WNP Dailey, 1884. Mr. Barney‟s list was chronologed 1795-1890. It included only those who are heads of colleges or other institutions of learning. ED 26 1884 Invitation to Union College commencement. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 27 1819-1854 Miscellaneous Union College commencement programs/orders. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 28 1920-1929 Miscellaneous Union College commencement programs/orders and reunion documents. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 29 24 Mar 1834 Letter addressed to Isaac Hamilton, Albany. Survey made by Richard King. Lot #1. NB: This was among Union College Papers. Exchanged with Union College. ED 30 1855-1918 Miscellaneous Union College commencement programs/orders. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 31 25 June 1895 a) Program of Union College Ivy Exercise b) Union Songs: Coda for 1895 c) Program of Union College Centennial Commencement 1895 d) ditto & university celebration e) Report of board of Scrutiny & Appeal with Prized Award of the Practical Lectures, Union College Centennial Celebration 1885 f) Centennial concordances, June 1895 g) ditto, 25 June 1895 h) ditto, 26 June 1895 i) ditto, 27 June 1895 j) Centennial souvenir k) Daily Union, supplement Union College Commencement, 1894 l) Union College Program of Cremation of Mewcomb 28&29 Mar 1884 m) Program of Union College Grove Exercises of the class of 1884 Exchanged with Union College, 1965 ED 32 1848-1895 Miscellaneous Union College event programs. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 33 20 June 1888 Union Classical Institute. Prize speaking and graduating exercise, class of 1880. Exchanged with Union College. ED 34 ca. 1856 Teachers Institute for Schenectady County; to be held at Schenectady court house Oct 25 and to continue 10 days. Invitation issued to Miss S. E. Knights (penned in 1856 or 7). Exchanged with Union College. ED 35 7 Apr 1762 Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn from Matthew Lyne, schoolmaster, for schooling of John & Richard from Jan to Apr 1762 ED 36 1 July 1777 Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn from Ph. Ryley for 2 quarters schooling of Gerritt & Jeremiah ED 37 1764 - „65 Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn from Matthew Myne for schooling John, Richard and Mary ED 38 26 Aug 1766 Receipt to Ryer Schermerhorn from Richard Oliver for his tuition ED 39 9 June 1772 Letter to Ryer Schermerhorn from William Haddon asking about his account for schooling of son Richard while at Haddon‟s school in NY ED 40 5 Aug 1 766 Letter to Ryer Schermerhorn by Matthew Lyne for children‟s schooling, Schenectady. ED 41 1774-„75 Receipt of Francis Rawert, schoolmaster to Ryer Schermerhorn for Richard, Angelica and Garret Ed 42 28 Apr -28Jul Receipt to Ryer Schermerhorn from William Wellman for schooling his boys (not named) ED 43 12 Dec 1776 Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn from Ph. Ryley for schooling Gertrude & Jeremiah ED 44 1738-„39 Bill from John R. Schermerhorn to John Nickinson, schoolmaster for 2 children. Attested to be a true bill 21 Mar 1739-40. Wit: by Anna Wendell Ed 45 5 Oct 1773 Mr. Schermerhorn “to your daughter‟s Quarter‟s schooling.” Signed: Francis Rawert ED 46 13 Mar 1767 To Ryer Schermerhorn from Peter Sparling for schooling night and others day school; Jon, Richard, Mary, Bartholomew, Anne ED 47 n.d. Bill of Uriah Schermerhorn by hand of his son Jeremiah Thomas Wilkie, schoolmaster ED 48 n.d. List of schools: 1800- end house corner Washington & State Sts. Mrs. Van Odren, teacher. 1802- Old Fort; Barhydt‟s; Nathaniel Wiggins, teacher. 1806- Gauley room in yard Back of Gray‟s Shoe Store, S side of State St. 1802- David Boyd; Episcopal Church ED 49 28 Dec 1807 Thomas Dunlap, teacher. Vocal music at Mr. Murry‟s school house. ED 50 1801 Luther Halsey, teacher Ed 51 20 Apr 1812 Consistory of Reformed Church established a school. This was in Murdock‟s store. ED 52 22 May 1775 Mr. Fletcher, schoolteacher or master of Schenectady ED 53 n.d. 1816 companies & Societies: Social Society of City of Schenectady. (WILLS A; Schenectady) ED 54 4 Feb 1812 Reformed Church authorizing $50 toward support of suitable person to instruct the people of color, in Schenectady ED 55 n.d. Schenectady Academy was incorporated 29 Jan 1793 & merged within the college 1795 ED 56 n.d. School-masters, 1774-1835. Rawerth (Rawworth); Jon Clute; Edward Johnson; Peter Feling; Matthew Lyne; John Burton: … Shunway; Hendrick Hansen; Peter Sparling; George Passage (also shoemaker): Andrie Johnson; William Johnston, also shoemaker;). Teachers in Academy: 1785- Michael Tyms: Nicholas Van Vranken; Mr. Basset; Jacobus Romeyn; Mr. Wilkie; Rev. Dirk Romeyn; Mr. Beck; Mr. Elliott. 1779- Martin kept school N side of Union St. 1793- Jon Lambert kept school in Schenectady. 1824- I.S. Spencer, principal of Schenectady Academy; Joseph Healy, of English Department 1808- C.C. Cuyler of female Department of Academy; 32 Church St. 1824- Schenectady Female Academy; Elizabeth Ely, teacher. 1835- E.A. Huntington principal of Lyceum ED 57 n.d. List of teachers in private schools. 1725; Peter Feling 1725; Thomas Nickson. 1755; Caleb Beck. 1757; William Johnson, the Domine. 1759-1770; Hendrick Hansen. 1760-1766; Matthew Lynne; residence given. 1765-1768; Andreas Johnson. 1766; Richard Oliver. 1772-3; William Johnston. 1773; Dominic Miller (Presbyterian minister?). 1773-5; Rrancie Rawert. 1775; Mr. Fletcher. 1776-7; Ph. Ryley. 1779-80; Martin (residence given). K780; Jon Clute. 1783-5; Edward Johnson. 17---; Thomas Wilkie. 1793; William Wellman. 1800; John Hetherington; Schuylerbergh Schd. 18--; John Burton, 31 Church St. 1900; Mrs. Van Orden; 2nd house from corner State & Washington St. 1802; David Boyd; Ferry St. opp. Episcopal Church, Luther Halsey. 1805; …Shumway; W corner Front & Ferry St. 1806; …Gauley; back of Gray‟s shoe store. ED 57 1807- Thomas Dunlap; vocal music. contd. Schenectady Female Academy:1808-32 Church St. burned 1819. Rev. Jno S. Mabor, taught boys in lower sch. Cornelius Cuyler, taught girls in 2nd story. 1824- Elizabeth Ely. I.S. Spencer, prin. Schenectady Academy. Joseph Halsey, English Department 1827- W.D. Beattie, principal. 1812- School for colored people; Late Mr. Murdock‟s store. 1834- E.A. Huntington, prin. Lyceum; cor. Yates & Union St. 1785- “Old Academy” built by Reformed Church; high school. 1793- chartered as college. 1798- sold to trustees of Schenectady- court house. Teachers of Schenectady Academy – (same as listed in ED 56). Additional names: Mr. Elliott, 1789; D. Hale, 1792; John Taylor, 1792; Luther Halsey, 1792 ED 58 n.d. Schoolmasters: 1755- Caleb Beck. 1759-63; Hendrick Hansen. 1773- Dominie Miller ED 59 20 Mar 1800 Agreement signed by John Hetheringron, schoolmaster Schuylerberg school not to neglect his school because of intoxication, forfeiting $5 of his pay ED 60 5 Aug 1766 Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn from Matthew Lyne, school-master for schooling John & Richard Schermerhorn ED 61 4 Nov 1773 Request and receipt to Ryer Schermerhorn for 9 sh. For ¼ schooling. (signed) William Wellman ED 62 5 May 1766 Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn for Matthew Lyne for 7 mo. Schooling for John & Richard Schermerhorn Ed 63 n.d. Bill to Ryer Schermerhorn from George Passage, shoemaker for shoes made for sons: John & Richard ED 64 1770 An account to Ryer Schermerhorn by George Passage for shoes made and instructing son Bartholomew in the cordwaining trade for 6 weeks. Mentions making shoes for Mr. Hansen, schoolmaster ED 65 1769-„72 Account of shoemaking etc (see ED 63; 64) Nb: Bill for shoes and assorted merchandise, Dutch & English ED 66 9 May 1932 History of Brandywine Ave Parent-Teacher Association ED 67 1927-1937 Collection of original poems in Schenectady public schools pupils; 1927- „37 ED 68 1855 History of early schools & teachers of town of Guilderland; pub. Altamont Enterprise by AB Gregg (NB: moved to pamphlet file) ED 69-72 n.d. same as ED 68, continued series (NB: moved to pamphlet file) ED 73 n.d. Berne-Knox Central school district to vote on acquisition of land and building expansion. History of early schools and teachers. (NB: moved to pamphlet file) ED 74-78 n.d. all same continuation of ED 68 etc. (NB: moved to pamphlet file) ED 79 n.d. Union College: History of: buildings, where and when ED 80 1954 Centennial Brochure 1854-1954 public schools of Schenectady. ED 81 18 May 1814 Certificate of success at Union Hall Academy for Fleet Cornwall, son of Charles P. Cornwall. Certificate of handwriting of Mr. Eizenbrodt on above certificated ED 82 12 May 1827 Receipt of $1 from trustees of Sch. District #11 in town of Glenville for services of surveying school lot. ED 83 9 June 1830 Receipt for $9.45 from Daniel Starks, as trustees of sch. District #11 in town of Glenville on the quarter schooling end on date hereof. Signed by J.H. Brooks ED 84 5 Mar 1830 Receipt for $10 of Daniel Starks on 3 months schooling. District #11, Glenville Signed by John H. Brooks. ED 85 20 Jan 1831 Receipt ditto above $4.50 of public money toward 1st quarter taught: James R. Berry, teacher. ED 86 5 July 1819 Celebration of 44th Anniversary of our Independence ED 87 18 June 1884 Program: Prize Speaking contest at M.E. Church. Graduating class day 17 June 1884 at Congregational Church ED 88 Nov 1801-2 Col. John Taylor, 1st Prof. died at Schenectady. Prof. T. Treadwell Smith Feb 1802 died at Schenectady between Aug 1803 and 3 Nov 1803. ED 89 n.d. Story of Schenectady Academy and Union College ED 90 19 June 1879 Diploma from Union Classical Institute presented to Gertrude A. Fuller for complete language studies. ED 91 26 June 1873 Certificate from Schenectady Union School to Gertrude A. Fuller ED 92 18 June 1875 Certificate; Higher English Department Schenectady Union School to Gertrude Fuller ED 93 1880 25th annual of Temple Grove Seminary, Saratoga Springs. Pub: Weed, Parsons & Co. printers, Albany ED 94 n.d. Booklet: “Description and Recommendations of the Gradual Series of Readers” by David B. Tower, Boston and Cornelius Walker, Boston. ED 95 n.d. Remarks on acquiring a liberal education in NY State ED 96 19 June 1884 Program from closing exercises: Schenectady Union School, High English Department ED 97 21 Dec 1854 Program from Exhibition of Princetown Academy ED 98 21 June 1893 Diploma: Union Classical Institute to Harry A. Furman ED 99 National Circular distributed through postmaster for teachers and friends about forming teachers‟ conventions and Lyceums ED 100 21 June 1878 Senior Essay; Union Classical Institute signed Louise Rosa ED 101 2 Feb 1924 News photo clipping Central Park School (Schenectady Union Star) ED 102 16 Feb 1924 Newspaper (Schenectady Gazette) Van Curler School ED 103 28 Apr 1924 News clipping (Schenectady Gazette) Roosevelt School ED 104 15 Feb 1924 Union Star clipping: reopening of Van Corlaer School ED 105 7 Mar 1925 Union Star Clipping: Van Antwerp School ED 106 7 Nov 1924 Schenectady Gazette clipping: Van Antwerp School ED 107 18 June 1902 Program: Laying cornerstone of Schenectady High School ED 108 7-11 Oct Program: Teacher‟s Institute of Schenectady. County 1889 ED 109 25 Sept 1881 Charter: Pi Phi Fraternity. Union Classical Institute ED 110 6 Apr 1918 Union College in the army and navy. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 111 1853 A discourse occasioned by the death of Gen. Alexander Hamilton. Moved to Union College Documents. Eliphalet Nott. ED 112 1876 Semi-centennial anniversary of the connection of Prof. Isaac W. Jackson, LLD with the faculty of Union College. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 113 22 Jul 1845 The First Semi-Centennial Anniversary of Union College. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 114 24 Feb 1860 Humboldt by Bayard Taylor. I. Taylor, Bayard. 1. Humboldt, Alexander Von ED 115 n.d. A Connecticut Educator‟s Influence on Union College by George S. Roberts. 1. Nott, Eliphalet. 2. Roberts, George S. ED 116 1795-1931 History of Union College. Copy of Union College Charter and amendments Legislative Enactments affecting Union University Charter 1795-1931. 1. Union University, Schenectady, N.Y. Charters ED 117 1884 The Seals of Union College and Union University by Rev. W.N.P. Dailey. Explanation of meaning of symbols on seals. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 118 n.d. Union College and Auburn Seminary. Union alumni who are also alumni of Auburn Seminary. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 119 ca. 1873 Union College brochure with pictures. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 120 1925 Newspaper clipping; photo of nine mile “flivver” race, starting from Memorial Library, Union College ED 121 18 Sep 1824 Schenectady Gazette Clippings: Photo of Gym at Union College, Old city hall ED 122 n.d. Clipping: Gym at Union College ED 123 14 Feb 1935 Gazette clipping: Pepper Box. 7 Yates Street: Sigma Phi Fraternity ED 124 Jul-Aug 1924 Union College Alumni Monthly. Photo showing building location of Memorial Chapel ED 125 1882 Photo: 1882 College Employees, Civil Engineering Department 1882 ED 126 20 Oct 1924 Union Alumni Monthly: photo of Chapel ED 127 1870 View of Union from roof of South College 1870 ED 128 7 Oct 1937 Gazette Clipping: Residence of Psi Ypsilon Fraternity at Union College ED 129 25 Feb 1939 Union Star Clipping: Photo of Charles F. Chandler‟s chemical class at Union College 1859 ED 130 18 Dec 1920 Gazette clipping: Pictures of open schools in Schenectady ED 131 23 Apr 1856 First annual report of Board of education, Schenectady. 1. Schenectady, N.Y. Board of Education ED 132 Dec 18 1835 Julia Barnes writing book; Last page lists death dates of the Barnes family. These have been noted on cross reference cards of names. Granville. ED 133 30 June 1800 Receipt to Rev. Charles Toll. Signed by treasurer of Union College ED 134 14 Apr 1830 Receipt of Level Brooks to Rev. John C. Tell for debts of two scholars ED 135 n.d. Receipt for public money from trustees of School District # 10 Mentions: Thomas Chapman, William Vedder, H.S. Van Patten, S. Van Patten, James Vedder ED 136 29 Aug 1794 A true copy of meeting of Board of Trustees of Academy of Schenectady that a committee prepare a plan for obtaining a college in Schenectady signed by Joseph C. Yates; sent to John Saunders. Present: Abraham Yates, Jr: Dirk Van Ingen; Nicholas Vedder; Abraham Oothout; Gettit S. Vedder, Jr.; Bernardus F. Schermerhorn; Douw Fonda; John Glen; Jelles A. Fonda; Jeremiah Van Rensselaer; James Murdock; John Saunders; John Taylor. 1. Union University- Schenectady, N.Y. CAT #45 C ED 137 1879 Program of Union Classical Institute: Graduation exercises Class 1879, Declamation & Recitations of Class 1879 ED 138 1 Aug 1855 Program of Philomathaen Society of Princetown Academy. ED 139 n.d. Reproduction of print of Princetown Academy & Female School Seminary ED 140 1862 Catalogue of Schenectady County Teachers‟ Institute ED 141 22 May 1854 Report card of Margaret E. Weast from the Princetown Academy ED 142 1954 Museum Monthly Bulletin- May 1954. Article of history List of Schools in Schenectady prior to 1832 ED 143 1840 Report of Superintendent of Common Schools. Schenectady County ED 144 1872 Union College bill to Dr. Philip R Toll for his son‟s school fees ED 145 1873 Union College Bill to Dr. Philip Toll for F.R. Toll ED 146 1874 Union college bill to Dr. Philip R. Toll for F.R. Toll ED 147 11 June 1813 Receipt from William Webb & John C. Toll for money paid on behalf of David W. Quackenbush for schooling of daughter Sally Quackenbush ED 148 n.d. Accounting of Wessel Cornue and Aaron Brower to P.R. Toll for schooling children (missing) ED 149 13 Apr 1832 Receipt of Rev. J, C. Toll signed by H. Sprague for tuition ED 150 15 July 1831 Receipt made out to Mr. Toll from Arthur Underhill & A.W. Henderson, the principals of Schenectady Academy for tuition ED 151 1858-1859 List of pupils in school in Glenville District #10, 6 Dec 1858 to 11 Mar 1859. Bernard Campton, teacher. Signed by trustees: P.R. Toll, Peter Jewett, Jonathan Hagadorn. Names of pupils have been entered on cross reference name cards. 1. Glenville, NY- Schools ED 152 14 Oct 1829 Article from the minute of the consistory of the First Reform Church, Schenectady, regarding infant school in church ED 153 23 June 1827 Glenville. Receipt from Caldwell for payment of school bill by John C. Toll ED 154 9 Feb 1842 Glenville. Receipt from J. Smith for payment of tuition by John C. Toll ED 155 27 Nov 1830 Glenville. Receipt from Philip Toll for payment of tuition ED 156 25 Mar 1828 Glenville. Receipt given to J.C. Toll for payment of tuition ED 157 June 1818 Receipt to James Frost, one of the commissioners of the Duanesburg schools, from James McBean & James McMillen, Trustees ED 158 Apr 26, 1895 Constitution and By-laws of the Athletic Board of Union College. 1. Union University- Schenectady, NY Athletic Board ED 159 23 July 1858 Issue of the Union Thinker. (Union College). Union University Schenectady, NY Publications ED 160 July 1864 Issue of The Leech, Union College ED 161 June 1 868 Issue of The Unionan, published by the Class of 1870 ED 162 June 1869 Issue of The Unionan, issued by Union College [MISSING] ED 163 June 1870 Issue of The Unionan, published by the sophomore class. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 164 24 Mar 1823 Receipt from William White to Stephen & Ziba Arnold for school bill. ED 165 n.d. Class Day Exercises invitation to Union Classical Institute ED 166 1886 Class of 1886 of Union Classical Institute invitation card and commencement exercises ED 167 1887 Regent examination of Carr B. Furbeck; Schenectady Union Classical Institute (missing) ED 168 19 Sept 1889 Boundary between School Districts #2 and #10. Map attached. Glenville, NY Schools ED 169 12 Aug 1875 Correspondence of Margaret M. Moore requesting annexation of her farm to School District #10. Consent & petition above. Moore second petition; 6 Mar 1876. Consent. Glenville – Schools ED 170 26 Dec 1838 Consent of trustees of School District #7, Cobleskill to let Henry Mickle and farm of dais Mickle to be set off to District#9. Cobleskill, NY Schools ED 171 1 Nov 1855 Account of NY Institution for the Blind with Schenectady county treasurer: list of pupils. Thomas Roe 1855-‟56. Gertrude Lent 1854-‟55. William Burke 1855-‟56. ED 172 11 July 1853 Receipt from R.H. Thurston to Mr. DeForest for tuition of Frances & Henry DeForest from April 18 to July 8, 1853 ED 173 3 Jan 1844 Catalogue of Books of School District #10; Glenville ED 174 6 Dec 1809 Letter to Rev. John Toll from A.J. Ehle re: Aaron (Toll). NB says Aaron & Henry Vosburgh were punished. Teacher left for store to get stationary. Aaron Left saying later that he had an errand; asked what time he got home? ED 175 n.d. Abraham A. DeGraff; notes balance due on tuition. Pupil not noted. ED 176 n.d. Lists: Jacob S. Keller; Henry S. Keller; Seth Van Valkenburg; Isaac Sweetman; Wessel Cornue; Jacob Ehle. “School meeting to be held a week Sat. 1 o‟clock for examination of school and other purposes.” ED 177 n.d. Note addressed to Commissioners of Common Schools, town of Glenville. “We the undersigned” (There were no names attached). N Part of District #2 school too far to get to school all of the year. Suggested boundaries be changed. ON REVERSE: “We the undersigned of District #10 promise to John F. Van Patten for teaching $1 for each pupil taught of a quarter. Resolved that the site for building a school house on ground of P.R. Toll.” ED 178 n.d. Meeting of District #10 complain of Mr. Smith as malcontent. ED 179 185_ Blank certificate of membership of Schenectady Institute ED 180 June 1872 Form letter to members of Alpha Delto Phi re: memorial for Founder, Samuel Eels (Eells). Was to be for a book published.

ED 181 1873 Bill to Philip R. Toll for tuition of F.R. Toll in account with Union College Tuition $25. Apr to July term 1873. Room rent 6.50. Extra Damage .50 ED 182 n.d. Text book, homemade, re: geography, copied in long hand. Belonged to some member of Toll family. Several names in book fly leaf. ED 183 4 Dec 1826 To the Rev. John C. Toll for tuition of Jane Sarah Toll, Schenectady Female Academy. $13, quarterly. (Moved to pamphlet file. Schenectady Union Star 6/26/48) ED 184 n.d. Handmade arithmetic. “Arithmetik.” ED 185 9 Sept 1830 Canajoharie. Toll papers: letter addressed to “Dear Sir” Re: not sure if son is to continue schools in Ovid might enter in Schenectady school. ED 186 1 Apr 1829 Schenectady. Bill from A. Gunn, Jr. to William Lyman for tuition for music for daughter Agnes ED 187 11 June 1828 Schenectady. Bill from A. Gunn, Jr. to William Lyman for tuition for music for daughter Agnes plus instruction book ED 188 1 Aug 1829 Schenectady. Bill from A. Gunn, Jr. to William Lyman for tuition for music for daughter ED 189 9 July 1827 Tuition fee at Schenectady Academy for daughter Agnes. To William Lyman ED 190 18 Dec 1829 Tuition fee at Schenectady Academy for daughter Agnes. To William Lyman ED 191 25 Aug 1829 Tuition fee at Schenectady Academy for daughter Agnes. To William Lyman ED 192 1 Oct 1827 Tuition fee at Schenectady Academy for daughter Agnes. To William Lyman ED 193 1 Oct 1827 Tuition fee at Schenectady Academy for daughter Agnes. To William Lyman ED 194 20 Oct 1836 Bill from C. Woolsey, NY to William Lyman for school books; Bibles, etc. ED 195 n.d. Printed: An ACT for the establishment of High Schools for the greater efficiency of the Common Schools by imparting thereto advantages of graded instruction. ED 196 n.d. Printed: An ACT to increase the usefulness of the Common Schools/ libraries of the state. ED 197 16 Apr 1874 Notes of EZ Carpenter: Alleged favoritism in letting contracts for building school houses in Scotia by W.G. Caw. “When the church was built….” (no mention as to which church)…. Caustic note on school building. ED 198 24 Apr 1821 Commissioners of Common School report, Glenville: # pupils; monies due etc. C.S. Condey, town clerk. Joel Merchant, Aaron Stevens, Daniel Bratt, Trustees. Teachers: Frederick Reese, A.A. De Graff, William Carpenter, Simon Swart, J.B. Van Patten; S.P. Van Patten, Isaac Vosburgh, Edward Norton, John Brown, John P. Gunn, B. Chamberlain, James Waring, A. Heddin, L. Van Eps, F. Lighthall, George Welimon (?), Josiah Wilde. ED 199 15 Apr 1823 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. ED 200 1813 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. Boundaries of school district #1 through 5. Names of farmers on name cards. Jeremiah Waring, Arthur Cook, commissioners. ED 201 1815 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. Boundaries of District #7-8 ED 202 1815 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. Boundaries District 9 ED 203 1838 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. Glenville, Ballston, Charlton Districts boundaries ED 203a 1838 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. District Glenville Boundaries ED 204 1835 Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. Boundaries of District 1,2,7,8 ED 205 n.d. Report of School Commissioners, Glenville. N.I. Smith, A.R. Schermerhorn, Richard Lawrence, John Brown, Thomas Low. Boundaries of District 14. ED 206 1826 Bill to William Lyman 1. From George Davidson, Schenectady for tuition of daughter Agnes. 1 May 1826 2. from “Paulette” Dancing school for daughter Agnes. 31 May 1826 3. from Schenectady Academy tuition of son William in English studies. Apr 1826 4. ditto Tuition for son Mitchell, in English studied. Jan 1826 ED 207 1822 Troy, N.Y. To Jonathan Walton: from Dr. John Willard. Bill for tuition, had omitted dancing tuition from previous bill. ON REVERSE: note by Walton: would correct bill “Did not take Eliza away through any fault…” ED 208 17 May 1822 Albany. To Jonathan Walton from Peter Boyd. Trustees of Albany Female Academy asking that Walton accept money held on note by him. Had received monies from Legislators. ED 209 1955 Newspaper picture of The Old Academy: Union College 1795 “The Birthplace of County Justice.” The 1st building of Union College at Union & Ferry St, where the court‟s earlier days of life sentences were handed out for burglary & $.06 fines for assaulting constables. Gazette, 1955. Moved to pamphlet file. ED 210 n.d. Printed circular letter sent by J.V. Van Liew, H.W. Smuller, Peter Osterhout Jr., J. Dubois, William D. Van Wagenem to “GENTLEMEN” of Congregation. Particular Synod of Albany asks that a synodical academy be established within the bounds of Synod. Congregation asked to consider recommending immediate steps to establish one. ED 211 1869 Supreme Court. Taxable inhabitants of 3rd District Town of Glenville. VS William Rector & Bartholomew Clute, trustees wanted new site for school Mentions: Nathaniel S. Cheeseman; Garret Barhydt ED 212 1832 Election of 13 trustees of Lancaster School. List of voters have been entered upon cross reference cards. ED 213 17 Nov 1874 Letter from JJ Marlett, president of Board of Education. City to PAIGE re: duties of board in regard to some law, not defined in letter. ED 214 Nov 1889 Glenville. Map of school District #10 & 2. Application to trustees. Benjamin Rainsburg; Thomas Gould; Jacob H. Hallenbeck. Asking that boundaries be changed. ED 215 5 Nov 1839 Glenville. List of taxes payable for District #11. If not paid to trustees the inhabitants were fined. The Trustees could order sale of goods & chattels. Names are entered upon cross reference cards. ED 216 1830 Glenville. Account of wood delivered to Sch. District #11. Names have been entered upon cross reference cards. ED 217 1898 Centennial souvenir of education – Union College. Moved to Union College Documents. ED 217[a] Mar 1789 Contract signed by Ryer A. Schermerhorn, Daniel Toll; Isaac Johnson; John Toll to hire John Hetherington to teach school in Maalwyck. Third week in Mar 1789 [MISSING] ED 218 n.d. Newspaper Clipping: “The Impressions of a young lady upon first blessed with a view of Union College students” Society (moved to pamphlet file) ED 219 n.d. “Apples of Gold,” American Tract Society, VOLV111: No. 18 ED 220 ca.1954 History of NY State 1784-1954. New York (State) – Education. Horner, Harian Hoyt. ED 221 n.d. Dr. Samuel B. Howe, principal of High School. Story of his life. (Transferred to Family File) ED 223 4 Nov 1856 Examination Day at Union School: Paper of E.W. Paige, Schenectady ED 224 1849 R.H. Thurston tuition to Mr. DeForest for daughter Francis ED 225 1880 Resolution of Schenectady Board of Education Upon death of James Duane Jones (transferred to pamphlet file) ED 226 1 Feb 1856 Report of Dept of Schools to State Dept of Education. Schenectady County, N.Y. – Schools ED 227 n.d. Notice to Board of Trustees of Union College by faculty re: charges against President by certain members of faculty. ED 228 1934 Newspaper clipping: photo of “A college student a century ago” (transferred to pamphlet file) ED 229 1940 Clippings from IDOL: “By the light of the Moon” article written by Lewis B. Sebring Jr. ED 230 n.d. Article by Dr. Harold Larrabee, “HW Ramee came to Schenectady” ED 231 n.d. Clippings: U. Alumni Monthly. Drawing of Union College by J. Klein, after the original ED 232 n.d. Newspaper Clippings “Pepper Box” Sigma Phi Fraternity. 7 Yates St. Picture of House (moved to pamphlet file) ED 233 1937 “The Nott Elm” newspaper clipping (moved to pamphlet file) ED 234 After 1936 Alterations in South College Dormitory by Anthony DeH. Hoadley „23 ED 234 Nov 1939 Union College Monthly. Union Alumni in the War of 1812 by Joseph R. Brown, Jr., class of 1903 ED 236 16 Mar 1939 Newspaper clipping: Student works more now with less compulsion says Dean Ellery of Old College Days ED 237 May 1939 Union College Monthly. Photo: Reading nook in New College Bookstore ED 238 n.d. Centennial Souvenir of Union College ED 239 n.d. 129th Commencement of Union College Dedication of Class of 1884 Memorial Gateway South College Lane at Union Ave. ED 240 25 June 1936 Newspaper clipping: by U.N.P. Dailey “Union College; Dr. Nott in 1849” ED 241 n.d. Reprint of letter by Union College Student class of 1848 ED 242 15 June 1887 Programme of Union Classical Institute (Predecessor of Nott Terrace H.S.) ED 243 16 Sept 1861 Invitation to 6th Annual Session of Schenectady County Teachers‟ Institute; conducted by Prof. S. R. Sweet. ED 244 1896 - 1897 Calendar, courses and terms of Union Classical Institute of Schenectady ED 245 5 Apr 1834 Certificate of merit to J. Livingston Swits signed by George A. Dudley, Instructor ED 246 1892 Descriptive geography of Montgomery County. Barkley, William H. ED 247 11 Dec 1856 Petition from N. Swits and 29 others in regards to the Princetown Academy ED 248 Jan 1906 Pamphlet; installation of the Rev. J.D. Lawyer as pastor of Lutheran at Stone Arabia, Minden, Palatine. ED 249 1905 Ditto for year 1905; Union class institute 1905, 1906

ED 250 12 Oct 1934 Literature on the inauguration of Dr. Dixon Ryan Fox; including map of Union College grounds and buildings. ED 251 20 Oct 1858 Board of Regents‟ Charter to Princetown Academy. Names are entered on cards. ED 252 10 Nov 1862 Meeting of Schenectady County Teachers‟ Institute. At court house. This is the 7th annual meeting. ED 253 1916 Music festival, Schenectady schools. ED 254 1868-1884 Account of School District #9: annual salary of the teachers: Francis S. Watkins: $103.36. By 1886: In 1880 it had risen to $153. The 1883 item includes coal, cleaning, dipper, crayons etc. ED 255 1878 - 1884 Account of School District #9: annual salary of the teachers: Sarah Cragier, teacher, $159.51 in 1878: Ida MacMillan, teacher, $125 in 1884 ED 256 1911 Commencement program: Schenectady High School 1911 ED 257 1856 Invitation to Miss Mary H. Abraham to Literary Anniversary at UC 1856. Held at Presbyterian Church. ED 258 1841 Invitation to Miss Maria De Graff to Literary Anniversary at UC. ED 259 23 June 1876 Schenectady Union School certificate: Intermediate Dep. To Oscar Behr and promoted to Junior Department ED 260 1883 Certificate of Schenectady Union School to Emma Behr second Intermediate Department Admitted to third Department ED 261 21 June 1877 Schenectady Union School, certificate entitled Charles L. Behr to Junior Department in Higher English ED 262 1890 Regents‟ preliminary certificate to Blanche B. Behr ED 263 1888 Schenectady Union School Higher English Department to ditto above ED 264 1881 Schenectady Union School Admission for 3rd Intermediate Department to Blanche B. Behr ED 265 1887 Schenectady Union School Admission for Junior Department to Blanche B. Behr ED 266 1890 Schenectady Union School Higher English Certificate to Blanche Behr ED 267 1816-1830 School books of Nicholas & Philip Toll. These were copied and used as text books: All on math. 3 books. ED 268 n.d. School books of Nicholas & Philip Toll. These were copied and used as text books: All on math. 3 books. ED 269 n.d. School books of Nicholas & Philip Toll. These were copied and used as text books: All on math. 6 books. ED 270 n.d. Notes by John C. Toll: lessons in Theology; lectures on Philosophy ED 271 1857 A chart exhibiting each pupil‟s standing in class; attendance record. Term beginning 18 Feb. closing 30 Apr 1857. Schenectady Union School ED 272 1857 A chart exhibiting each pupil‟s standing in class; attendance record. Term beginning 12 May through 21 July 1857. Schenectady Union School ED 273 21 Apr 1910 Paper read before Schenectady County Historical Society. The history of Classical Scholarship in Schenectady County by Sidney G. Sahmore (Union University) ED 274 14 Feb 1937 Paper read before Schenectady County Historical Society. Some early Union College History by Joseph R. Brown, Junior ‟03 (Union University) ED 275 n.d. Post cards of school buildings: Nott Terrace; Nott Terrace High; Brandywine Ave; Elmer Ave; Union St. (transferred to photo file). Newspaper clippings of photos and story: Schenectady Union School; White St.; Seward: Mont Pleasant: Union Classical Inst. Old Broadway; Schenectady Union St (Old Academy); Bellevue, District #2: 6th Ave; Van Corlear; 3rd Ave; Albany St; Oneida; Old Union; Article “Early Schools in Schenectady”; Rules & Regulations of Union St School for Schenectady 1857 (transferred to photo file) ED 276 5 Apr 1883 Invitation to Prof. Graves‟ dancing school at Union Opera House ED 277 24 June 1872 Annual exercises of Union School ED 278 18 June 1875 Annual exercises of Union School ED 279 23 June 1876 Annual exercises of Union School ED 280 22 June 1876 Union Classical Inst. Declamations & recitations for Vedder & De Remer Prizes. ED 281 21 June 1883 Union Classical Inst. Graduation Exercises ED 282 20 June 1888 Union Classical Inst. Graduation Exercises. Commencement exercises with list of class members. ED 283 21 June 1883 Union Classical Inst. Graduation exercises; invitation to reception Prize speaking, declamations and recitations; invitation to ball; list of graduates. Frank Walton‟s papers. ED 284 18 June 1890 Union Classical Inst. Commencement exercises: Program; List of Grads; Papers of Sadie M. Walton ED 285 22 June 1893 Union Classical Institute. Class day exercises: papers of Henry N. Swart. List of Class Members ED 286 21 June 1905 Class of Schenectady High School: Invitation of J. Leslie Walton; 2 copies ED 287 15 Dec 1882 Invitation to Prof. Grave‟s private Dancing School; at Stanford Hall ED 288 Nov 1919 Union College‟s First Class 1797. Cornelius D. Schermerhorn; Joseph Sweetman; John L. Zabriskie. ED 289 n.d. Invitation to Mr. And Mrs. S.R. James and Miss SE Campbell; Dancing party, Center St. Opera House ED 290 8 Oct 1879 Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Myers dance given for son and daughter ED 291 n.d. Martin P. Swart; reception and dance at Yates‟ Boat House. Swart giving party. 17 June _____? ED 292 23 Oct 1902 “At Home” Mrs. A.V. Van Eps at 204 Union St. ED 293 15 June 1895 Union Classical Inst. Class day exercises Florence Weast invitation ED 294 16 June 1895 Union Classical Inst. Class day exercises. Katherine C. Weast invitation (moved to pamphlet file) ED 295 1940 Newspaper clipping of early Union College History, including story of beginnings of Jackson Gardens. (See Historic Manuscripts Collection – Diaries #1 for additional info. Re: gardens. MNC)(moved to pamphlet file) ED 296 n.d. The Schenectady Lyceum; 5 Newspaper clippings ED 297 1923-26 Newspaper clippings; Oneida School & auditorium ED 298 1946 Newspaper clipping: “Dutchman‟s Village.” Veterans housing development on Union College campus ED 299 n.d. Schoharie County Historical Review; Story of Charlotteville Seminary, 1850-1853. ED 300 n.d. Clipping (newspaper) of Public Schools ED 301 1944 Newspaper clippings: 50 yrs of Classical Inst. Included famed names: 40 grads of 1894. Included signatures of 40 grads. 1842 or 1843 Young Ladies‟ Seminary on Liberty St., conducted by Miss O‟Brien. Mentions: Miss Burt; Miss Thurston; Lancaster School teachers: J.B. Clute; Clute‟s Boy school 1840-1850 by J.B. Clute. (all moved to pamphlet file) ED 302 1844 District #2 of Guilderland report of 78 children ED 303 23 June 1876 Certificate of Schenectady Union School: intermediate Department to Charles Behr ED 304 1 Apr 1965 Early education in Scotia- from 1782 to early 1800s. Described in newspaper article by Francis Anderson Sloan in Scotia-Glenville Journal ED 305 n.d. Newspaper clipping “No deprecation of Nott Terrace School.” Photo only. ED 306 1939 Paper read before Schenectady County Historical Society. Published in March issue of Union College Alumni Magazine. Written by Jos. R. Brown (‟03). Some early Union College history ED 307 20 Mar 1857 Union College. Letter to…? By Eliphalet Nott; re: president Linn elected and served a very short time. ED 308 1931 Pamphlet published by the University of NYS. Some schoolmasters of Colonial NY ED 309 n.d. Schenectady. Area educational resources. ED 310 1966 Pamphlet published by Schenectady Arts Council – “Schenectady and the Arts.” ED 311 n.d. Story of Hetherington Agreement 1799 ED 312 1955 History of Schenectady County. Prepared by Pine Grove School. 4th Grade ED 313 16 Apr 19_1 Composition written by Abraham Shannon Mann for schooling in Schenectady Academy ED 314 n.d. The Albany Academy – Its Architect and Architecture. Hooker, Philip. ED 315 1840 S Van Rensselaer Ford – School testimonial – 1840 ED 317 1899 Edith May Pendleton. Schenectady Union School Diploma ED 318 1888 Union Classical Institute, 1888 ED 319 Jul 1865 Ripley Female College. Poultney, Vermont, July 1865 ED 320 Ripley Female College. Poultney, Vermont, July 1866. Education of women. ED 321 n.d. “The History of Education in Schenectady, 1661-62…. 1961-62” by Jeanette G. Neisuler ED 322 n.d. “Education in Schenectady” Thesis, 1965, by John Stephen Hopkins, Department of History ED 323 n.d. Jennie Weast – Teacher‟s Contract ED 323[a] 1839 Our Schools 1839 (Typed copy of letter to Schenectady Reflector, 1839) ED 324 1971 Schenectady Co. Community College First Catalogue 1971-1972 ED 324[a] n.d. Letter from S.B. Howe, superintendent of schools. ED 325 n.d. Schenectady Co. Community College Brochure ED 325[a] Diploma, James H. Vrooman ED 326 1971 Schenectady Co. Community College Continuing Education Spring 1971 ED 326[a] 1922 Attendance of Gladys Armstrong (missing) ED 327 n.d. Diploma- Ina Belle Beers Mercy Hospital Training School for Nurses ED 327[a] 1923 Attendance of Gladys Armstrong (missing) ED 328 1926 Writing of Gladys Armstrong (missing) ED 329 n.d. Interview with Frances Underhill ED 330 1981-1982 Schenectady County Retired Teachers Association directory, constitution, and officers ED 331 n.d. List of teachers in the Schenectady Academy, 1785-1793 ED 332 1869 Union School Exercises ED 333 1810 Royal Lancasterian System England (1810) (with photocopy) ED 334 1972 Schenectady County Community College Catalogue 1972-1973 ED 335 17 June 1839 Oration – Latin Salutatory. “De Nostra Patria” by William B. Meech ED 336 1925 Course of Study in English Department of Public Instruction Schenectady NY