1901 Letter from Principal of Toronto Normal School Inviting a Speaker to Talk on Laura Secord
by WILLIAM SCOTT
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto, Ontario Canada. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1901. Non-Book. On offer is a manuscript letter connected to the early 20th century Ontario public education system. The letter, dated May 14, 1901 on Toronto Normal School letterhead, is written by principal William Scott to Mrs. I. H. Thompson. Scott writes to ask that Thompson, "...be present...to relate the story of Laura Secord to the boys and girls of the Model School who will on that occasion be assembled in the Public Hall..." BIO NOTES: William Scott, BA, educator, became fifth principal of Toronto Normal School from 1898-1918. Previously he was Model School, teacher, 1869-1874; Headmaster, Boys Model School, 1874-1882. William Scott's son was Wallace Arthur Scott (1873-1949) medical doctor, soldier. Autograph letter signed, one page, 4to. Overall VG. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author .
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- Bookseller
- Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0012375
- Title
- 1901 Letter from Principal of Toronto Normal School Inviting a Speaker to Talk on Laura Secord
- Author
- WILLIAM SCOTT
- Format/Binding
- Non-Book
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ontario Canada
- Date Published
- 1901
- Keywords
- Toronto Normal School, Model School, Education, Headmaster, Laura Secord
- Bookseller catalogs
- 20th Century Diary;
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About the Seller
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Cochrane, Alberta
About Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
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