Item is a newspaper for the town of Edmonton.

Item is a newspaper for the town of Edmonton.

Item is a student ref., Geography, Gr. IV, 1929.

Item includes the photographs of the Board of Trustees, the Administration and the Principals of Edmonton Public Schools. The photographs of the Administration are arranged in an organizational chart.

Binder used by Herbert Story, EPS Building Commissioner 1916-1936. Binder held Herbert Story’s notes he made while employed by Edmonton Public Schools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Item includes study copy and negative only. Photograph used in composite P94.71.3.

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

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

Item includes study copy and negative only. Photograph used in composite P94.71.3, P94.71.4.

Item includes study copy and negative only. Photograph used in composite P94.71.3.

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.

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.

Item is a photograph of the Certificate of Enrolment into the City of Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame that was presented to Ross Sheppard in 1961.

Item is a report which examines the quality of Education in Alberta in relation to teachers’ working conditions.

Item is a booklet produced by Alberta Education which outlines the curriculum objectives for the Elementary grades.

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.

Item is the executive summary of a report on Alberta Assessment of School Mathematics conducted for the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Student Achievement. Item summarizes the study and presents the results.

Item is a report on the Alberta Science Achievement Study. It details the methods of the study and the results.

Item was produced by the Department of Education, Province of Alberta. It provides theoretical and concrete direction to the teacher on teaching Language in elementary school.

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.

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

Item is a catalogue that lists companies through which teachers can obtain supplies. Mailing addresses are included. Some companies list the books or resources that they provide.

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.

Item is a programme from the Annual Banquet of the Alberta Teachers’ Association 26 Apr 1943. Included are the menu, a list of speeches, and a list of music for the dance. Slight reference is made to the building of the Alaska Highway.

Item consists of six newsletters published by Edmonton Public Local A.T.A. pertaining to teachers and activities in Edmonton Public Schools.

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.

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.

Item is a journal commemorating a trip to the West Coast taken by Grade VI students from Alex Taylor School. With the students were six senior citizens from the community and trip supervisors.

Item is a framed print of Junction of the Peace and Smoky Rivers. Original oil painting by A. Y. Jackson.

Item consists of handwritten minutes from Belvedere Staff Meetings. Several typewritten agendas stapled in.

Item is the Financial Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the 1935 calendar year. Included are Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expenditure Account, List of Debentures Outstanding, Summary Showing the Maturity of Debentures, Distribution of Expenditure and Revenue, Enlargement and Per Capita Costs, Average Enrolment, Assessment and Taxation Statistics, Sinking Fund Board Reports, and Summary of Sinking Fund Investments. An audit report from City Comptroller and Auditor is included.

Item is the Financial Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the 1936 calendar year. Included are Balance Sheet listing assets and liabilities, Revenue and Expenditure Account, List of Debentures Outstanding, Summary Showing Maturity of Debentures Outstanding, Percentage of Expenditure and Revenue, Average Monthly Enrolment and Per Pupil Costs, Assessment and Taxation Statistics, and Sinking Fund reports.

Item is the Financial Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the 1955 calendar year. It includes reports by the Secretary-Treasurer, H. G. Turner, and by the Auditors, Kinnaird, Aylen and Co. It contains Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expenditures, Building Construction Sites and Equipment, Serial Debentures Issued, Payment of Principal and Interest on Outstanding Debenture Debt, Expenditures and Revenues, Additions, Capital Surplus, Capital Account, Real Estate Purchases, Distribution of Expenditures and Revenues, Per Pupil Costs, Average Enrolment, and Assessment and Taxation Statistics.

Item is the Financial Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the 1956 calendar year. Included are reports by Secretary-Treasurer, T. W. Meen, and by the Auditors, Kinnaird, Aylen and Company, Balance Sheets, Statement of Revenue and Expenditure, Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, Statement of Purchases, Schedule of Building Construction, Payment of Debenture Debt, Expenditures on New Schools, Average Monthly Enrolment, per-Pupil Costs, and Assessment and Taxation Statistics.

Item is the Financial Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the 1959 calendar year. Included are reports by Secretary-Treasurer, T. W. Meen, and by the Auditors, Clarkson, Gordon and Co., statements for Revenue and Expenditure, Capital Receipts and Disbursements, Revenue Surplus, Capital Surplus, and Reserve for Buildings and Equipment, schedules for Real Estate Purchases, Building Construction, Serial Debentures Issued, Debenture Repayment, Payment of Debenture Debt, Expenditures on New Schools, and Capital Assets, Average Monthly Enrolment and Per Pupil Costs, and Assessment and Taxation Statistics.

Item is the Financial Report for Edmonton School District No. 7 for the 1975 calendar year. It includes a report by the Controller, L. N. Jones, and by the Auditors, Coopers and Lybrand, Balance Sheet, statements for Capital and Loan Fund Investment in Fixed Assets, Revenue and Expenditure, Unappropriated Surplus, Changes in Financial Position, Expenditures by Second Level Object, Expenditures by Program, and Per Pupil Cost and Percentage Distribution of Expenditures, schedules for Principal and Interest Payments on Outstanding Debenture Debt, Building Construction, Equipment and Land Purchases, and Assessment and Supplementary Requisitions Statistics.

Item is the Annual Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the calendar year 1906. It includes reports by Committee chairs to the Board of School Trustees. Of financial note are the reports of the Finance Committee and of the Supply Committee. Annual reports are created to demonstrate accountability to the Provincial Government Education Department in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the School Act.

Item is the Annual Report of the Edmonton School District No. 7 for the calendar year 1909. It includes reports by committee chairs to the Board of School Trustees and detailed financial reports. Annual reports are created to demonstrate accountability to the Provincial Government Education department in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the School Act.

Item is the Annual Report of the Edmonton School District No. 7 for the calendar year 1910. It includes reports by committees to the Board of School Trustees and a report by the Superintendent. The report by the Secretary-Treasurer contains a detailed financial report. Annual reports are created to demonstrate accountability to the Provincial Government Education department in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the School Act.

Item is the Annual Report of the Edmonton School District No. 7 for the calendar year 1911. It includes reports by committees, report of the medical inspector, report of the attendance officer, report of industrial training, and the report of the Superintendent. The report of the Secretary-Treasurer contains a detailed financial report. Also included is a schedule of salaries. Annual reports are created to demonstrate accountability to the Provincial Government Education department in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the School Act.

Item is the Annual Report of Edmonton School District No. 7 for the calendar year 1957. It includes a message from the Superintendent of Schools and a summary of the work completed by the various departments within Edmonton Public Schools. Annual reports are created to demonstrate accountability to the Provincial Government Education department in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the School Act.