Edmonton (Alberta)

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53.5461° N, 113.4938° W Map of Edmonton (Alberta)

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  • Post-colonization and prior to 1870, the Hudson's Bay Company governed the West, which included Fort Edmonton (established in 1754). Education of children in the Northwest Territories was provided by church missions and private religious schools. In 1881, a public school was built in the Edmonton settlement. In 1882, Edmonton became part of the District of Alberta, one of the four districts of the Northwest Territories. In 1883, the Edmonton riding of the North-West Legislative Assembly was established through a royal proclamation. In 1905, the province of Alberta was established, and the district continued as Edmonton (Alberta).

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1286 Archival description results for Edmonton (Alberta)

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Rolland W. Jones Clippings

Item consists of copies of newspaper and bulletin clippings pertaining to Superintendent Rolland W. Jones. Correspondence about Superintendent Jones’ relationship with Teacher Associations is included.

Alberta Teachers' Association

Teachers' Convention Attendees

Item is a booklet handmade by Harriet E. Inkster listing attendees of the Nov 1911 Teachers' Convention. Harriet Inkster taught in Edinglassie School District No. 1973 in 1911. She began teaching with EPS in 1922.

Alberta Teachers' Association

Directory of Pupils

Series consists of a single sheet for every class, in every school, per school year. Early years list boys and girls on separate sheets. High Schools are missing from 1964-65. Forms record school, date, teacher, students, each student’s address, birth date, grade, religion and residency status. Information was used by the finance/revenue area to calculate the annual education grant submission to Alberta Education. The lists then served as a directory of students, for the district, for the school year.

Student Information and Assessment

Typewriting Grade IX

Item consists of four typed pages, which outline the Grade IX Typewriting program. It includes objectives, motivation, methods and standards.

Alberta Education

Curriculum Guide for Elementary Health

Item is a curriculum guide produced by the Department of Education, Province of Alberta. It contains both the content of the elementary Health curriculum and the methods for teaching the curriculum. It is divided by Grade.

Alberta Education

Reports of the Department of Education on High Schools within Edmonton School District No. 7

Series consists of reports produced by teams of school inspectors visiting Edmonton Public High Schools. Inspectors comment on and critique the school’s philosophies, administration, programs, counseling services, library services, subject areas, and the physical plant. The report of McNally School only addresses the Biology Department and the Library Services.

Alberta Education

Queen's Avenue School Demolition

Item is a photograph taken at the demolition site of Queen's Avenue [old] School. Seven identified men are standing in front of debris. Left to right: Walter Aiken (Adby Demolition), Robert H. Rae (EPSB Chairman), Walter Ramsay (first principal of Queen's Avenue [old] School), Ross S. Sheppard (EPS Superintendent), William Rea (pioneer principal of Edmonton High School), Harry G. Turner (EPSB Secretary-Treasurer), James MacDonald (EPSB Trustee). Mr. Aitken and Mr. Rae hold the cornerstone box [time capsule], and Mr. MacDonald holds the document found in the cornerstone box.

W.W.B

Teachers Walking Home From the Civic Block Building

Item is a photograph of three Edmonton Public School teachers, left to right Miss Mable Calder, Eric Marsh, and [Anna Mary] "May" Megrath, walking in downtown Edmonton. They have just left the Civic Block building after meeting with Superintendent McKee on the final day of school. The Civic Block building after meeting with Superintendent McKee on the final day of school. The Civic Block was located at 10205 99 Street, and housed the offices of Edmonton School District No. 7 from 1915-1947.

T. D. Baker

Item includes study copy and negative only. Photograph used in composite P94.71.4, P94.71.5, P94.71.6.

T. D. Baker

Item includes study copy and negative only. Photograph used in composite P94.71.2, P94.71.3, P94.71.7, P92.50.1.

West Edmonton School District No. 2320 fonds

  • Fonds
  • 1910 - 1917

The fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, tax forms and financial records of West Edmonton School District No. 2320. West Edmonton School District No. 2320 was established in 1910. It amalgamated with Edmonton School District No. 7 in 1917.

West Edmonton School District No. 2320

Strathcona School District No. 216 fonds

  • Fonds
  • 1892 - 1912

The fonds consists of minutes, administrative files and financial records of the Strathcona School District No. 216. The Strathcona School District No. 216 was formed in 1892 to serve residents in the Strathcona District south of Edmonton. The District amalgamated with Edmonton School District No. 7 in 1912.

Strathcona School District No. 216

Interview with Ed Bell

Item is a recorded interview with Ed Bell, former teacher at Riverside School (1912-1913) and first principal of Bennett School. He discusses Cadets, Inspectors, and daily life in the schools. He mentions S.A.G. Barnes and Superintendent McCaig. He left Bennett to teach in the Peace Country and describes the move north in 1914. Interviewer is Frank Mathew.

Board Administration

D. D. 40 Club fonds

  • Fonds
  • 1928 - 1980

The fonds consists of minutes of the D.D 40 Club. The D.D. 40 Club was founded in Edmonton in 1928. The purpose of the club was to promote social activity among its membership, which was limited originally to unmarried women who were members of the Edmonton Public or High School teaching staff. The abbreviation D.D. stood for "Docendo Discimus", Latin for "By Teaching, We Learn", and the forty referred to the fact that the active membership was initially limited to forty people.

Alex Taylor Staff

Item is a photograph of the Alex Taylor School teaching staff standing in front of the school's steps. They are identified as first row left to right Bessie Bruce (striped dress), Alfred Russell (Principal), Phyllis Law (dark suit) second row left to right Anna Mary "May" Page (nee Megrath), unknown female, Mabel Calder (wearing glasses), third row left to right unknown male, Edith Wild (eyes closed), Effie Forrest, Una Edwards (dark hair with dark jacket) fourth row left to right Wilbert Bevington (wearing glasses), unknown male.

Printing Blocks

Item consists of 57 printing blocks used in the printing of The Edmonton Public Schools bulletin from Sep 1958 to Feb 1961. An additional two blocks are included, one of which is a photograph of Trustee Dr. J. Andrews (1961-62); while the other appears to be Superintendent Wagner’s letterhead.

School Management, Health and Discipline Committee Minutes

Series consists of minutes from a committee made up of Trustees, School Board Officials and representatives. Throughout its history, the committee was called The Management Committee; The Management and Health Committee; The Management, Health and Discipline Committee; and The Management and Discipline Committee. The committee addressed staff appointments, dismissals and salaries; new courses and programs; new schools; student discipline; student health issues; and the organization of programs such as Kindergarten.

Board Secretary

Informal Committee Minutes

Item is the minutes of the Informal Committee, made up of Edmonton Public School Trustees and School Board Officials. The Superintendent of Schools attended most Informal Committee meetings. A variety of issues about school sites, employment and student concerns were discussed, some reflecting wartime circumstances.

Board Secretary

Fine Arts and Library Committee Minutes

Item consists of the minutes of the Fine Arts and Library Committee, made up of Edmonton Public Schools Trustees and School Board Officials. The Chairman was Trustee H. Sinclair and the secretary was T.W. Meen. Enrolment in Fine Arts courses, University recognition of Fine Arts courses, Edmonton Public Library Bookmobile Service, and a request by the Edmonton Art Gallery for assistance were discussed.

Board Secretary

75th Anniversary of Edmonton School District No. 7

Item is a file of information pertaining to Edmonton Public Schools’ 75th Anniversary. Reference is made to a display set up in the Hudson’s Bay Company Department Store during the 1960 Education Week. Included are two booklets about the history of Edmonton Public Schools.

Communications-Community Relations

A School For Your Choosing

Item is a brochure listing programs and services offered by Edmonton Public Schools. It includes photographs of schools and students and presents a summary of expenditures and revenues.

Communications-Community Relations

School Opens September 2

Item is a notice from Edmonton Public Schools which includes the school calendar, information about bus passes, fees and a list of pupil services.

Communications-Community Relations

Block Parent Teachers' Manual

Item is a booklet prepared by the Edmonton Block Parent Committee in cooperation with the Edmonton Police Department and Edmonton Public Schools. It contains information to be used by teachers when presenting information to their students about Block Parents.

Communications-Community Relations

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