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Teacher's Scrapbook and Photos on School Dances 1945-46, Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, Schottische with 38 Notes from Students
by [Teacher Album], Dance
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[Photographs] Teacher's scrapbook from academic year 1945-1946 at primary school in Detroit, MI with 38 handwritten notes from students, photos, and ephemera from school dances. Typed label on first page: "School Functions of the Marion Law School / September 1945 - June 1946". Original green boards. 11.5 x 8.25 inches. 34 pages. 38 handwritten inscriptions and notes from students to their teacher. 8 silver gelatin print photographs, 5 x 3.5 in. 10 dance programs and student reports. The programs list dances such as the Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, Schottische, "Paul Jones," Ko-Ke-Ko, Balloon Dance, Singing Quadrille, and Samba, among others. 8 original photos show children dancing in pair or posing at school dances in suits and nice dresses. Thirty-eight warm notes to a beloved gym teacher from graduating students. "To a dear teacher I will always remember and love." Several mention how they love the material that she teaches. "I enjoy gym very much especially dancing." "I wish I could tell how how much I'll miss gym." "When ever I go dancing, I think of you." "I will always think of you when ever I go to a dance." Many express simple gratitude for her work in their education and kindness towards students. "I can't think of anything to say so I thank you for every thing you have done for us." "P.S. I think you're the best teacher".
Colorful handmade programs for the Christmas (cutout in the shape of a Christmas Tree and Santa Clause), Valentine's Day (heart), and St. Patrick's Day Dance (4 Leaf Clover). One-page typed student report on the St. Patrick's Day Dance: "...The St. Patrick's Day Dance was anything but dismal...And say did you notice Audrey Bendena's nylons? Gee, I think I'll get better acquainted with her. And another thing, did you see Tony Lewis'es new shoes? Sharp!...We began our dancing with a lovely surprise...May I thank you Mrs. Belf for all your work in making our dance possible" Similar write-ups about the May Barn Dance and the May Party. 1 page detached. Very good condition.
Colorful handmade programs for the Christmas (cutout in the shape of a Christmas Tree and Santa Clause), Valentine's Day (heart), and St. Patrick's Day Dance (4 Leaf Clover). One-page typed student report on the St. Patrick's Day Dance: "...The St. Patrick's Day Dance was anything but dismal...And say did you notice Audrey Bendena's nylons? Gee, I think I'll get better acquainted with her. And another thing, did you see Tony Lewis'es new shoes? Sharp!...We began our dancing with a lovely surprise...May I thank you Mrs. Belf for all your work in making our dance possible" Similar write-ups about the May Barn Dance and the May Party. 1 page detached. Very good condition.
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- Teacher's Scrapbook and Photos on School Dances 1945-46, Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, Schottische with 38 Notes from Students
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- [Teacher Album], Dance
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For over 30 years, we have served a clientele of collectors, private institutions, universities, and public libraries in acquisition and collection development. We are members of ILAB, ABAA, and PADA, and have furnished collections around the world with rare and unique material; from the personal letters of literary greats to first edition Journals of Congress to unique pamphlets from the civil rights era. We strive to find archives and original early printed material that can fill gaps in existing institutional holdings; the kind of material that can bring new perspectives to the traditionally disregarded voices of indigiouneous peoples, women, and African-Americans.
We pride ourselves on the ability to track down the rarest and most interesting material for our client's collections. The partnerships we form with libraries, institutions, and personal collectors begin with a phone call or an email and last for decades. We offer an unconditional guarantee for each item's authenticity and completeness.
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