Receipts for funds for the support of the Normal School, 1858-1862

Item — Reel: 89-295

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The record book is a manuscript volume containing receipts signed by the chairman of the executive committee of the Normal School for the amount of the appropriation delivered by the treasurer.

Dates

Creation: 1858-1862

Creator

From the Collection: Board of City Trusts (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appoitnemnt. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.

Biographical / Historical

The Normal School Department of the Girls' High School, First District, began operations on April 3, 1858. It was authorized by act of the state legislature, approved on March 15, 1858, for those who desired "to receive instruction in the art and science of teaching." In April, 1860, the institution became the State Normal School.

Operations of the school were funded by state appropriations delivered to the executive committee of the institution through the city treasurer's office. In 1862 the Normal School was closed by federal authorities.