Bradford (N.H.) School record book, 1806-1829

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Creator:: Anonymous
Abstract:: This volume contains meeting minutes pertaining to the administration of a school in Bradford, New Hampshire, in the early 19th century. Residents of District No. 4 discussed funding for building repairs, firewood, beginning dates of school sessions, and other administrative matters.
Extent:: 1 volume
Language:: English
Authors:: Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, October 2013

Scope and Content:: This volume (58 pages) contains meeting minutes pertaining to the administration of a school in Bradford, New Hampshire, from December 22, 1806-April 6, 1829. Residents of District No. 4 met semi-annually and annually to discuss issues such as building maintenance, the construction of a chimney, the supply of firewood, and the opening dates of school terms; some entries include associated costs. The attendees began each meeting by electing officers, who often remained consistent from year to year. At their meeting of April 3, 1809, attendees decreed that parents would be held responsible for any damage that their children did to the school. Later minutes refer to schoolmistresses' board. The volume also contains the copied text of a formal meeting notice dated February 18, 1828.
Biographical / Historical:: The residents of Bradford, New Hampshire, met regularly between 1806 and 1829 to discuss issues related to the school for District No. 4.
Acquisition Information:: 2003. M-4311.2 .
Processing information:: Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)