Lawrence Public Schools - Emily G. Wetherbee School
Folder This folder contains writing specimens for Grade 5, Poetry Gems and one Grade 8 essay dating from 1897-1899 (1986.124.012)
Ledger This ledger is from the 8th Grade Wetherbee School Debating Union and is dated December 31, 1897-April 26, 1901. The ledger contains the handwritten constitution and articles of the club, a list of members of the Debating Union, meeting minutes for the club and debate topics along with debate results (1986.124.099)
Folder This folder contains handwritten student rosters for the Wetherbee School Classes of 1898-1903 (1992.193.027/1-16)
Folder This folder contains Wetherbee student discharge forms (photocopy) (2) for Amanda (Manday) Babine dated 1898 (2000.067)
Folder This folder contains a Wetherbee student discharge form (photocopy) for Lillian Finn dated 1906.
Folder This folder contains a letter, dated February 3, 1949, from a Wetherbee schoolteacher to a student's parent regarding that student's school performance (1986.124.113)
Folder This folder contains a box of undistributed diplomas belonging to Wetherbee students and are dated from 1952-1962 (1986.124.097)
Folder This folder contains the 1963 Wetherbee School diploma for Gary Thomas Keating (2016.048)
Folder This folder contains an invitation to the rededication of the Wetherbee School, dated February 14, 1980 (1982.115.003)
Folder This folder contains the Winter, 1980 issue of the "Emily G. Wetherbee School Newsletter" with cover art by Jason Anton (1982.115.001)
Folder This folder contains interviews conducted by Wetherbee School students as a part of the "Public Schools in an Immigrant City" Cultural Resources Program. These interviews are dated from April and March, 1986.
Folder This folder contains the following items pertaining to the Wetherbee School Centennial celebration: (a) a program "Wetherbee School, 1895-1995" (2000.067); (b) an Eagle Tribune newspaper article "A Beautiful School for 100 Years" (2000.067)
Folder This folder contains the following items pertaining to the Wetherbee School Centennial Tea: (a) an invitation to the Wetherbee School Centennial Tea addressed to Eartha Dengler (1995.001.013-1,2); (b) a program (2) "Centennial Activities Sunday May 7, 1995" (1995.002.019a,b)
Folder This folder contains the Summer 1995, Issue No. 3 of "The 'Wether' Bee" newsletter.
Folder This folder contains a program for the "Emily G. Wetherbee School Dedication and Reception" dated September 28, 2003.
Folder This folder contains the "Veterans' Day Celebration" program held at the Wetherbee School and dated November 10, 2003.
Folder This folder contains a Memorial Day Celebration program dated May 28, 2004.
Folder This folder contains a program (2) for the Wetherbee School Final Assembly Exercises dated June 17, 2004. This program includes a list of the graduating students as well as the names of the 8th Grade faculty and the School Committee.
Folder This folder contains a program (2) for the Wetherbee School Final Assembly Exercises dated June 23, 2005. This program includes a list of the graduating students as well as the names of the 8th Grade faculty and the School Committee.
Folder This folder contains a program for the Wetherbee School Final Assembly Exercises dated June 15, 2006. This program includes a list of the graduating students as well as the names of the 8th Grade faculty and the School Committee.
Folder This folder contains a program for the Wetherbee School Final Assembly Exercises dated June 16, 2010. This program includes a list of the graduating students as well as the names of the 8th Grade faculty and the School Committee.
Folder This folder contains a program for the "21st CCLC Mock Trial" in which Wetherbee students participated. This is dated February 14, 2013.
Folder This folder contains a program (3) for "Seussical the Musical, Jr.", a production put on by Wetherbee Students. This is dated March 12, 2015.
Folder This folder contains the following items related to the Wetherbee School: (a) artists' renderings of the school (2) (copies) and one black and white photograph of the school (copies); (b) an undated copy of page 21 from the Superintendent's Report which describes the "thriving" teachers' club at the school; (c) an undated copy of pages 68-71 from the Superintendent's Report which describes the architect's description of the new Ward Six School.
Folder This folder contains an undated, handwritten School Monitor's report which consists of a list of students' names and their offenses such as whispering and inattention (1986.124)
Folder This folder contains a copy of three newspaper articles reporting on Patrick O'Brien and the "Green Flag" case which occurred during the construction of the Wetherbee School. The first article is titled "Defying the Law" and is from The Lawrence Telegram, dated July, 1896. The second article is titled "Twenty-Five Years Ago" and is dated October 9, 1921. The newspaper is unknown. The third article is titled "'Green Flag' Case Shows City's Irish Had Troubles" and is from the Sunday Eagle Tribune, dated March 18, 1979.
Folder This folder contains biographical information about Emily Greene Wetherbee.
Folder This folder contains a list of recommendations by surveying inspectors in a report to the School Committee pertaining to the Wetherbee School. This list is undated. Also included in this folder is a request made by John G. Gourdeau, Master of the Wetherbee Grammar School to Joseph T. Harty, requesting window shades for the school. This is dated October 23, 1958.
Folder This folder contains the following books from M. F. Hayes: (a) Plan Book/Grade V/M. F. Hayes (1986.124.078); (b) "Answers to Practice Problems in Arithmetic" (1986.124.083); "The Great Stone Face/On the Radio - WLAW/Lawrence, Massachusetts/January 27, 1938 (1986.124.103)
Folder This folder contains an invitation to the "Mural Unveiling and Celebration/June 14" in the Wetherbee Cafeteria along with color photographs of the mural as it was being painted.
Folder This folder contains handwritten copies of LHC internal Wetherbee School document inventory lists.
Folder This folder contains the following items pertaining to the Wetherbee School Junior American Citizen's Club: (a) "One Flag! One Nation!" Tribute to the Flag (1986.124.104); "America" by H. W. Livermore (1986.124.105); "The Patriot's Program" By Louis A. Bowman (1986.124.106); "The Constitution Speaks" by Lucia Ramsey Maxwell (1986.124.112); "Junior American Citizen's Club" agenda (1986.124.115); "The American's Creed" by William Tyler Page (2) (1986.124.037 a,b)
Folder This folder contains newspaper clippings pertaining to the Wetherbee School: (a) an undated Eagle Tribune letter to the editor "Wetherbee School Renovations are Marvelous" written by Ruth Harty Tibbets; (b) an undated Eagle Tribune article "Wetherbee Honors Vietnam's Local Fallen"; (c) an undated Eagle Tribune article "A Renewed Wetherbee School Welcomed Into 21st Century"; (d) a March 15, 2006 Rumbo photograph "St. Patrick's Parade in Lawrence" depicting Wetherbee School students; a May 10, 2006 Eagle Tribune article "Students Meet Woman Whose Book They've Read".
Folder This folder contains an arithmetic outline for Grade VII (1986.124.116 a,b)
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Lawrence Public Schools - Leonard School/UP Academy
Folder This folder contains a September 25, 1991 Eagle Tribune newspaper article "Fired Teacher to Return to Classroom" reporting on one time Leonard School teacher Joseph Smith.
Folder This folder contains a program "Eighth Grade Final Assembly, June 24, 2009, James F. Leonard School". This program includes the names of the Leonard School 8th Grade faculty, the 8th Grade Class and the members of the Lawrence School Committee.
Folder This folder contains Thank You cards written and illustrated by UP Academy students after tours the students took of the Lawrence History Center. The cards are undated.
Folder This folder contains a business card for Komal Bhasin, Principal of UP Academy (2022.033)
Folder This folder contains photographs and essays created by students of the Leonard School. The photographs and essays are undated (2011.005)
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Lawrence Public Schools - John P. Kane School
Folder This folder contains a program (2) "Dedication, John P. Kane Elementary School, October 6, 1963" which includes photographs of the school and a profile of The Honorable John P. Kane (1986.124.036)
Folder This folder contains an invitation in the form of a musical note which reads "The Superintendent of Schools and the students of Lawrence Cordially invite you to attend a Youth Concert performed by The Boston Classical Orchestra, Harry Ellis Dickson , conducting, Friday, March 31st, 11:00 AM, R.S.V.P. Anne Cook - Kane School".
Folder This folder contains a program "Graduation of the John P. Kane Junior High School, Lawrence, Massachusetts" June 18, 1975" which includes a list of graduating students (1984.016.003)
Yearbooks Included in this subject box are a series of Kane Junior High School yearbooks. Titled the "Kane Krusader", there are 15 yearbooks in total and cover the years 1973-1987 (2024.008)
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Lawrence Public Schools - Elementary and Middle M - Z
Folder Newbury Street School. This folder contains the following items: (a) Massachusetts Historical Commission Inventory Form which contains a brief description of the Newbury School; (b) a photocopy of page 23 from the Superintendent's Report contained in the Lawrence City Documents of 1886-1887 which reports that the Newbury Street Schoolhouse was built during the municipal year, ending March 1, 1850.
Folder North School. This folder contains a March 27, 1985, Lawrence Eagle Tribune article "Construction Begins on New North School" which was built on the site of the Arlington School.
Folder Oliver School. Information for the Oliver School is contained in the Oliver School subject box.
Folder Packard School. This folder contains the following items: (a) Packard School Order of Exercises dated June 26, 1880. This program lists the order of exercises for the graduating class as well as a list of those promoted to the high school. (1981.001.071); (b) "Admissions and Discharges Packard School" dated 1890-1911. This ledger contains an alphabetized list of students enrolled at the Packard School from 1890-1911. Each page is organized with the following categories: Date of Birth, Parent Name, Residence, Occupation of Parent, Grade Level, Previous School, Grade When Discharged, Date When Discharged, Remarks (1990.083.002) (c) a photocopied Evening Tribune newspaper clipping dated January 15, 1929, "Beloved Teacher is Laid at Rest". This article reports on the funeral of Packard School teacher Marie Dempsey which was held at St. Patrick's Church; (d) an enlarged picture from a postcard depicting the Packard School; (e) a photocopy of an undated photograph of the Packard School.
Folder Park Street School. This folder contains a copy of an undated photograph of the the Park Street School.
Folder Edward F. Parthum School. This folder contains the following items: (a) a program for the Grade 8 Final Assembly dated June 24, 2005 which includes the names of the Parthum School 8th grade teachers and a list of names of the Class of 2005; (b) A photocopy of a citation dated January 31, 2008, from Mayor Michael J. Sullivan, Superintendent Wilfredo T. Laboy and the Lawrence School Committee to Tiffany Johnson to thank her for entertaining students at the Parthum School; (c) a navy blue, round, rubber key chain fob with "Parthum School" in white lettering.
Folder Pine Grove School. This folder contains a photocopy of page 23 from the Superintendent's Report contained in the Lawrence City Documents of 1886-1887 which reports that the Pine Grove Schoolhouse was built during the municipal year, ending March 1, 1850.
Folder Prospect Street School. This folder contains a copy of an undated photograph of the the Prospect Street School.
Folder Riverside School (Bruce School). This folder contains Riverside School school records, found at the Bruce School, for the years 1910-1915. These records include student names and addresses and enrollment information (2009.102)
Folder John R. Rollins School. This folder contains the following items: (a) copies (2) of a picture of the Rollins School taken from the Lawrence Board of Trade Report for 1895; (b) a booklet "First Grand Reunion/John Rollins School Alumni Association/January 31, 1913". This booklet contains several advertisements for local businesses and a photograph of Hector L. Belisle, Master of the Rollins School from 1900-1913 (2015.051); (c) Gladys Morehouse related documents: a 1927 Rollins School class picture. Please note that this photograph has been removed to Oversized Pictures in the Closed Stacks (2005.049.001), a student workbook belonging to Gladys Morehouse, Grade 5, Room 6 dated 1924 (2005.049.002) and an essay titled "Dairying" by Gladys Morehouse dated June 14, 192? (2005.049.003), an original newspaper clipping of a photograph of the members of the 1927 class at the Rollins Grammar School (2005.049.004), a Rollins School diploma for Gladys Ethel Morehouse, June 30, 1927. Please note that this diploma has been removed to Oversized Items in the Closed Stacks (2005.049.005); (d) newspaper clipping dated June 18, 1955 "Brother and Sister Graduates" with accompanying photographs of Robert Sarcione and Sandra Sarcione, a graduate of the Rollins School; (e) list of Rollins School staff dated May 6, 1991 and a writeup about the Rollins School and staff along with a group photo; (f) Rollins School 100 Year Anniversary related items: a newspaper clipping (photocopy) "Saving Rollins Clock Tower"; a letter requesting donations to preserve the Rollins School clock tower; an internal Rollins School memo requesting assistance in creating a 100 year anniversary quilt; a letter dated February 10, 1992 addressed to President and Mrs. Bush, inviting them to the Centennial Tea at the Rollins School, and a corresponding reply letter, date March 5, 1992 from The White House respectfully declining the invitation; a letter dated March 9, 1992 addressed to MA State Representative Gary Coon, inviting him to the Centennial Tea at the Rollins School; a letter dated March 10, 1992 from Senator Edward M. Kennedy respectfully declining his invitation to the Centennial Tea; invitations (2) addressed to Eartha Dengler, Director and to the Immigrant City Archives Staff for the Centennial Tea and Open House at the Rollins School (1992.001.025); an Eagle Tribune article dated May 18, 1992 "Tea for 600, Rollins Centennial Tea Draws Hundreds to Reminisce" along with an accompanying photograph of a portrait of former principal Claire Kennedy along with her family; letters to the parents of current Rollins School students requesting that the students dress in period costume in commemoration of the 100 year anniversary; an Eagle Tribune article dated April 10, 1992 "Rollins School Turns 100" along with an accompanying photographs of students and staff; a photograph of a poster made by Solon Franklin McQueston, a 1922 graduate of the Rollins School. The poster was donated to the school to be used towards the 100th Anniversary of the Rollins School and appeared in the 1992 Centennial Book. Along with the photograph is a biography of Mr. McQueston (1992.097.001); a letter from Rollins School alums Alan C. Cate '37 and Sarah I. Walton Cate '43 to Rollins School principal Sharman Sullivan dated August 10, 1992. This letter is a recollection of the writers' times as students of the Rollins Schools, the history of the school and the history of its namesake, John R. Rollins; (g) Claire Kennedy related items: Eagle Tribune newspaper articles related to the death of Rollins School principal Claire Kennedy (1992); a letter from Superintendent James F. Scully to Sharman Sullivan advising Ms. Sullivan that she will be assigned as the interim principal at the Rollins School due to the passing of principal Claire Kennedy. Attached to the letter is a memo to the Rollins School staff from James Scully along with a copy of the eulogy he wished to give at the funeral of Claire Kennedy. The letter and memo are dated February 20, 1992; a handwritten letter addressed to "Paul" (may be Paul Archambault, Ms. Kennedy's brother) from Rollins School teacher Jim Burton dated April 16, 1992; (h) a Sunday Eagle Tribune article dated July 12, 1992 "Architect Designed School Especially for Young Children"; (i) "Rollins Chronicle" Newsletter dated Summer 1992; (j) Rollins School "Literacy Through Photography, Writing With Light" photography project created in conjunction with the Addison Gallery dated 1997-1998 (2004.064.001); (k) Rollins School Art Fair photographs dated May 14, 2009; (l) a flyer for "Oldies But Goodies Night" at the Rollins School dated May 6, 2011; (m) a program dated June 14, 2012 for the Rollins School Kindergarten Final Assembly which includes the students' names; (n) a graphic for the Rollins School, 125 Years of Learning; (o)"I left My Heart at the Dear Old Rollins" poem written by Dan Marino; (p) program for the Rollins Early Childhood Center fundraiser dinner (2); (q) various pieces of blank stationery from the Rollins School (2004.061); (r) various photographs of the Rollins School and the National Registry plaque signifying the school as being on the National Registry of Historic Places; (s) an undated photograph (photocopy) of a class at the Rollins School.
Folder Salem Street School. This folder contains a booklet "Leaders of Lawrence, Volume II, 1981" which is a compilation of interviews of Lawrence community leaders conducted by members of the Gifted and Talented Mini-Magnet Program. The interviewees are Joseph Markey, Jack Pavlenkov, Frank Messer and Patrick Schiavone.
Folder South Lawrence East School. This folder contains the following items: (a) a 1995 invitation to the South Lawrence East School dedication which featured Dean John E. Fenton, Jr. as the guest speaker (2) (1995.002.039-2); (b) a copy of the RSVP to the 1995 South Lawrence East Elementary School dedication from Immigrant City Archives research consultant Ken Skulski; (c) a program for the South Lawrence East School dedication (5) ((1995.002.039-1, 1995.142.001a, 1995.142.001b, 1995.159.010); (d) a program for "Charlotte's Web", a musical performed by the students of South Lawrence East School in June, 1996 (1996.248.007); a program for the South Lawrence East School Grade 8 Final Assembly dated June 12, 2002 (2); (e) a 2009 MCAS performance report for Grades 3 and 4 for students at the South Lawrence East School; (f) a program for "South Lawrence East Elementary School, MCAS Magic" dated February 10, 2011 with a list of students who performed Above Proficient or Proficient on the MCAS tests (3); (g) information on TIME, a multistate collaborative which the South Lawrence East School participated in during the 2012-2013 school year; (h) an invitation from the South Lawrence East School to the Schoolwide Curriculum Open House on December 6, 2012.
Folder Storrow Street School. This folder contains the following items: (a) several Eagle Tribune newspaper articles pertaining to the Storrow Street School. The headline of each article and the corresponding date are as follows: "Something Special Going on at Storrow" (12/7/1971), "New Program at Storrow to be Viewed (1/20/1972), "School Repair on Emergency/City Sets Stage to Waive Bid Rule" (8/6/1974), "Emergency Repairs Approved" (8/28/1974), "Additions Advised for Storrow" (9/26/1974), "Storrow School" Needed Repairs (8/10/1976), "75 Parents Fight Closing of School" (5/20/1983), "Legislation May Keep Storrow Open" (6/30/1983), "After-School Day Care Opens" (11/28/1990), "Storrow Students Hope to Win VCR by Getting Test Drives" (12/4/1991), "Baseball Bat Stuffed in School Pipe" (2/25/1992), "Experimental Class Brings Teacher, Former Student Together" (9/7/1993), "Storrow School Children Keep up New Library of Their Own Books" (4/4/1994), "Stairs Repair Cost to be Above Estimate" (undated); (b) an undated photograph (photocopy) of the Storrow School.
Folder John K. Tarbox School. This folder contains the following items: (a) a profile on 2008 Lawrence Teacher of the Year nominee Nicole Romano, a Grade 4 teacher at the Tarbox School; (b) an issue of Merrimack dated Summer 2008, a publication of Merrimack College featuring a profile of Tarbox School 4th Grade teacher and Teacher of the Year Nominee Nicole Romano, Class of 1993; (c) an undated drawing (photocopy) of the Tarbox School
Folder Union Street School. This folder contains the Union Street School Register for the school years 1882-1884 (1994.227.001)
Folder Walton School (Methuen Street School). This folder contains the following information: (a) a photocopy of a class photograph from the Walton School dated 1883. The teacher, Ms. Nellie L Stoddard is identified in the photograph (1978.024.001); (b) an Eagle Tribune newspaper article dated May 11, 1997, "Fanciful Brick Facade is a Surprise on 1862 School"; (c) an undated photograph (photocopy) of the Walton School; (d) an undated structure survey of the Walton School for the Massachusetts Historical Commission which includes a brief history of the school.
Folder Information for the Wetherbee School is contained in the Wetherbee School subject box.
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Lawrence Public Schools - Elementary and Middle A - L
Folder Alexander B. Bruce School. This folder contains the following items: (a) Monthly progress report card (undated) for Katherine Hamblet, Grade V. The report was filled out by teacher Bertha L. Mose (1994.217.770); (b) black and white photograph (photocopy) of the Bruce School (undated); (c) a photocopied, handwritten list of names with the heading "Alexander B. Bruce School/Grade VIII/Miss Camilla Howe, Teacher/Grade room picture". The picture is not included. (1983.082.008); (d) Newspaper clippings: "Bruce School Fire Cause Determined" dated July 13, 1951, "Approval Given to School Site" dated July 3, 1953, an Evening Tribune newspaper clipping "New Bruce School Ready For Bell" dated September 6, 1954 and "Survey Staff, Citizens Inspect 2 Schools" dated January 25, 1955; (e) Massachusetts Educational Assessment Program Test Results for Bruce School Grade 3 dated October 1986; (f) "A.B. Bruce School and Henry K. Oliver School Ad Book" (undated) which was in support of the Jacques d'Amboise National Dance Institute/New England dance performance by students of the Bruce and Oliver schools (2 copies); (g) Alexander B. Bruce School informational brochure (undated); (h) "Bruce School Playground Schedule/ Week of July 9 - July 13" (undated).
Folder Amesbury Street School. This folder contains two photocopies from books pertaining to Lawrence public schools with mention of the Amesbury Street School. The first page contains an undated picture of the Amesbury Street School with no citation as to the book origin. The second page is a copy from page 23 of the 1886-1887 Superintendent's Report from Lawrence City Documents. This page mentions that the school was built during the municipal year, ending March 1, 1850.
Folder Arlington Middle School. This folder contains the following items: (a) Newspaper clippings: "Construction begins on new North School", Lawrence Eagle Tribune dated March 21, 1985, "Here's What School will be Like", Lawrence Eagle Tribune dated March 27, 1985, "Arlington School/A Special Section", Lawrence Eagle Tribune dated December 13, 1986; (b) Arlington School 2001-2002 Yearbook; (c) Eagle Tribune document "Arlington Middle School faces takeover; state ed board could vote this month" dated January, 2003; (c) "Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2007-08 School and District Accountability Status and Required Actions" report; (d) "Commissioner's Recommendations on 10 Underperforming Schools" dated January 1, 2008; (e) "Arlington Elementary/Middle School Directory Information; (f) "21st CCLC Mock Trial/Fenton Judicial Center/Arlington Middle School/Emily G. Wetherbee School/February 14, 2013 pamphlet; (g) black and white undated photograph (photocopy) of the Arlington School (1986.098.017); (h) "A Celebration of Our Ethnic Heritage/Arlington School" pamphlet (1994.200.53)
Folder John Breen School. This folder contains the following items: (a) "Souvenir" Booklet listing the Breen School faculty and students for the 1915 school year (1984.105.002). The cover of the booklet contains a photograph of the Breen School.; (b) a letter, dated October 23, 1958 from Master Edward F. Parthum of the John Breen Grammar School to Mr. Harty with a request for curtains to be provided in various rooms (1988.094.055); (c) various items related to the Breen Centennial Celebration. These items include a pamphlet, invitation, and programs (2) pertaining to the 2010 celebration; (d) a business card for Dr. Ada I. Ramos, Assistant Principal of the John Breen School (2022.033); (e) a statement made by Lawrence Superintendent Bernard M. Sheridan on the death of Honorary John Breen, December 23, 1910.
Folder Cross Street School. This folder contains a photograph (photocopy) of a group of students with the following inscription, "This is a picture of the scholars in one room, one class, at the the Cross street grammar school, Lawrence, Mass. Was taken about 1886 or 1885 Miss Carlton , teacher. Scholars No. 1 Maude Wheelock, No. 2 Abbie Dacy, No. 3 Bessie Nay, No. 4 Nat Rankin, No. 5 Maude Sellers, No. 6 Miss Carlton, teacher. The photograph is marked with the corresponding numbers. (1987.023.001)
Folder Essex Street School. This folder contains: (a) a photocopy of a card titled "Prayer for a Teacher" which is from Mary McCade, a teacher at the Essex Street School from 1940-1941 and (b) a letter dated June 10, 1971, from architect Berton V. Phinney to Lawrence Mayor Daniel Kiley which in part pertains to a proposed study for the renovation of the Essex School (1990.003.013)
Folder Essex School Journals. This folder contains monthly journals written and published "by the scholars of the Essex Grammar School". This collection contains the following issues: Vol 1, No 2/November 1895 (1987.019.005), Vol 1, No 3/December 1895 (1987.019.006), Vol 1, No 4/January 1896 (1987.019.007), Vol 1, No 5 February 1896 (1987.019.008), Vol 1, No 6 March 1896 (1987.019.009), Vol 1, No 7 April 1896 (1987.019.010), Vol 1, No 8 May 1896 (1987.019.011), Vol 1, No 9 May 25, 1896 (1987.019.012), Vol. 1, No 10 (1987.019.013), Vol 2, No 1 (1987.019.014), Vol 2 No. 2 (1987.019.015), Vol 2, No 3 (1987.019.016), Vol 2, No 4 (1987.019.017), No 2 Vol 5 (1987.019.018), Vol 2, No 6 (1987.019.019) Vol 2 No 7 (1987.019.020), Vol 2, No 8 (1987.019.021)
Folder Essex Street School/ Miscellaneous Materials From School Registers. This folder contains the following items all of which were found in Essex Street school registers: (a) handwritten notes found in a register belonging to teacher Margaret O' Sullivan, dated September 9, 1964; (b) a 1966 promotional calendar from S. Reitano & Son Insurance Agency found in a register belonging to teacher Mary Kiernan (c) handwritten attendance percentages dated September 7, 1966 found in a register belonging to teacher Anne M. Hayes; (d) mathematic equations found in a register dated September 7, 1966 belonging to teacher Judith McCarthy; (e) closing reports and records report date June 1968 and a letter to parents from Principal Mary R. Shinnick dated September 1967 found in a register labelled "School"; (f) blank documents (2) titled "School Record of Children Referred for Examination for Special Education/Teacher Referral Blank to Superintendent of Schools" found in a register dated October 24, 1967, belonging to teacher Nancy Kelley.
Folder Robert Frost School. This folder contains the following items: (a) an invitation to the dedication ceremony of the Robert Frost School dated December 15, 1985 (2) (b) a June 14, 1987, Eagle Tribune newspaper photograph (photocopy) titled "Today is Flag Day" depicting Lawrence Mayor Kevin Sullivan presenting a city official emblem flag to Frost School Principal John Benjamin (2); (c) a program for the Robert Frost School Window Dedication dated June 10, 1993 (1994.200.018); (d) an invitation to the Frost School 20th Anniversary Open House dated March 21, 2006; (e) "Words From The Frost" literary magazine published by the students of the Robert Frost School dated Spring 2005 (2006.033); (f) a Frost School Final Assembly program dated June 20, 2008, which includes a list of the graduating students (2009.095.001); (g) a Frost School Final Assembly program dated June 24, 2009, which includes a list of the graduating students; (h) a Frost School Final Assembly program dated June 16, 2010, which includes a list of the graduating students; (i) The Frost Flash school newspaper (2 copies: Spring/Summer 2010 and Fall/Winter 2010); (j) National Junior Honor Society/8th Annual Induction Ceremony program dated May 26, 2011 (2) (2013.072), (k) Robert Frost Educational Complex Spring Concert program; (l) BSA Awards program presented by the Frost School Grade 8 writing lab class (undated); (m) an undated Eagle Tribune article titled "Restored Stained Glass Revives Interest in Poet Frost" along with an accompanying photograph depicting Steven Annaldo, Martin Delaney, Danielle Tirone and Jonas Stundza; (n) a 2007 book titled "Entering Lawrence: A Photo Alphabet Book", written and photographed by the students in Miss Ha's class at the Frost School (2015.070.003)
Folder Frost School 4th Grade Oral Histories, January 2017. This folder contains the oral histories of Frost School students which were conducted as part of a field trip to the Lawrence History Center.
Folder Gerard A. Guilmette School. This folder contains the following items: (a) a program for the Guilmette School Dedication and Reception dated June 2, 2002; (b) "Through the Lens at Hancock Court" promotional card which details an afterschool photography program being held at the Guillmette School, dated June 7, 2006 (2); (c) a Press Release from Dr. Mary Lou Bergeron, Superintendent of Schools, dated October 22, 2010 which addresses the elevated mold levels found at the Guilmette School and outlines a time frame as to when the issue will be remediated; (d) a letter addressed to Guilmette School Parents from Mary Lou Bergeron, Superintendent of Schools, dated October 24, 2010 explaining the issues concerning the mold problem, including a timeline for remediation and the announcement that Guilmette students will be relocated to other city schools for the duration of the mold clean up. There are two forms of this letter, one written in English and one in Spanish; (e) a packet of correspondence pertaining to the Guilmette School mold issue. The first letter is written by Michael P. Gagliardi of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 175 To Dr. Mary Lou Bergeron, Dated October 25, 2010. Also included is correspondence between Yadira Betances, City Desk Reporter for The Eagle Tribune and Mary Lou Bergeron regarding the mold issue; (f) a memorandum to Lawrence City Council President Frank Moran and Members of the Lawrence City Council from Mayor William Lantigua dated May 9, 2013 regarding the amending of the Guilmette School bond authorization; (g) A letter to Parents and Guardians of Guilmette students dated December 2, 2013 notifying them that the Guilmette school was without water due to a lack of water pressure; (h) a program for "Once Upon A December", presented by the LPS Dance Department, dated December 12 and 13, 2019; (i) a Guilmette School Relocation Plan which is undated.
Folder Hampshire Street School. This folder contains the following items: (a) an undated Hampshire St. School report card for 4th grader Thomas Wattman. The report card was signed by teacher J. L. Chase and parent Mrs. J. Wattman (2021.010); (b) a picture (photocopy) of the Hampshire Street School; (c) a 1944 newspaper clipping depicting a picture of the Hampshire Street School along with a brief history of the school.
Folder Haverhill Street School. This folder contains the 2002 Haverhill Street School yearbook and the Haverhill Street School 8th Grade Final Assembly program dated June 12, 2002.
Folder Hennessey School. This folder contains a newspaper clipping dated April 2, 1968 depicting Mayor Daniel Kiley, Jr., John A. Stundza and James J. O'Neill at the site of the "new Ward Five school" later named the Hennessey School.
Folder Gilbert E. Hood School. This folder contains the following items: (a) "The Hood Broadcaster", dated April 1924, a newsletter published by the Grade 7, Room 4 students of the Hood school. One original (1992.051.009) and three copies.; (b) a photograph (photocopy) (circa 1936) depicting Hood School crossing guards two of whom are identified as John O'Hearn, Jr. and Harry Maines, Hood school principal identified as Edward G. Lawlor and Lawrence police officers, three of whom are identified as Frank Hayden, Sr., Officer Dow and Officer Ludwig. This photograph is referenced as No. 15 on Oral History tape #165; (c) :Gilbert E. Hood School, June 1947 Memories" book which contains a class picture, yearbook pictures, 45th reunion photographs and classmate bios. (2) (2002.067, 2002.008); (d) Newspaper clipping "Hood School Future Uncertain", depicting a photograph of the Hood School and a reporting of the uncertain future of the school. This clipping is undated.
Folder Kane School. Information for the Kane School is contained in the Kane School subject box.
Folder Francis Leahy School. This folder contains the following items: (a) a plot plan "Plan of Land Proposed for Seizure by the City of Lawrence for Elementary School" March 1921; (b) an inspection certificate from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety certifying the use of the Leahey School hall, dated March 9, 1950; (c) "The Merrimack River - A Unit in Social Studies and Science", designated as part of the curriculum for grades five and six at the Leahey School for the years 1970-1971; (d) "Thirty Concepts Around the City of Lawrence" which is a proposed study in the social sciences for grades five and six at the Leahey School for the years 1971-1972; "Leaders of Lawrence, Volume II, 1981" which is a compilation of interviews conducted by Leahey School and Salem Street School students. The interviewees are Joseph Markey, Jack Pavlenkov, Frank Messer and Patrick Schiavone; (e) School calendar for the years 2010-2011; (f) Certificates of Inspection from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued to the Leahey School (2); (g) a handout given to visitors to the Leahey school during the Open House commemorating the final walkthrough of the school, dated November, 2022; (h) a souvenir bookmark with a white tassel commemorating the original Leahey School including a photograph of the original school and a color rendering of the new Leahey School with the year 2025, which represents the anticipated opening of the new school.
Folder. Leonard School. Information for the Leonard School is contained in the Leonard School subject box.
Folder Lowell Street School. This folder contains a description of the school and some of its history. This description was compiled as part of a research request.
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Lawrence Public Schools - The Lawrence School Committee v The Board of Education 1997
Folder This folder contains the 1997 lawsuit filed by the Lawrence School Committee against the Massachusetts Board of Education. In this Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the Lawrence School Committee attempted to prevent the Board of Education from continuing the fact finding process to determine whether a receiver in Lawrence was appropriate. The motion was denied.