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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Swain vs. McKee et al Notebooks

Item consists of three notebooks of Pitman Shorthand. The notebooks were used by a stenographer and possibly contain correspondence dictated by the Superintendent and later used in the Swain vs. McKee et al court case.

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Administrative Files : Concerts

Item consists of letters written by Superintendent of Schools, G. A. McKee, and Assistant Superintendent, L. B. Yule, regarding concerts put on by Edmonton Public Schools to raise money for an emergency fund. The fund was to assist school children whose needs were not met by the civic relief organization.

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Notice to Teachers

Item is a notice to teachers from the Superintendent of Schools explaining how to use the book “Bible Readings For Use in the Public Schools” which was compiled by Edmonton Public Schools.

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Delton School

Item consists of correspondence between Delton School and the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools.

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A Report on the 1979 Parent Opinion Survey : Edmonton Public Schools

Item is a report detailing the results of a district wide parent opinion survey conducted in June 1979 to determine parents' opinions about their schools and the school system. The survey was initiated in 1979 by Superintendent Strembitsky as a tool to monitor principals in the newly implemented district wide School Based Budgeting. The survey director was Dr. Mosychuk, Monitoring and Assessment Services.

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Sheppard, Ross Correspondence

Item consists of miscellaneous letters to Superintendent of Schools, R.S. Sheppard, and copies of his replies. File arranged chronologically.

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Centre for Education

Series consists of letters, documents, and charts pertaining to the design and construction of the Centre for Education Building.

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Administration Files : Coronation 1937

Item consists of correspondence and official bulletins from the Department of Education and the Superintendent of Schools pertaining to the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Reference is made to the Coronation Exercises taking place on 11 May 1937 in Edmonton Public Schools. Empire and Victoria Days are mentioned. - Transferred to Archives and Museum from the Superintendent of Schools on 30 May 1985.

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King George Park School

Item consists of correspondence with the Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools either about or from King George Park School.

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Superintendent’s Advisory Council Meetings

Series consists of agendas and attachments for the Superintendent’s Advisory Council Meetings. Attachments include reports and minutes from previous meetings. The Superintendent’s Advisory Council is also known as SAC. The series is missing agendas from 18 Feb 1971 to 09 Mar 1972.

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Focus on Change : People, Commitment, Results : Educational Development in the Edmonton Public Schools 1968-1971

Item consists of two identical reports. They include the philosophy, educational accomplishments, and future goals of Edmonton Public Schools. They also include a ranking of goals by principals and a summary of 1970-71 activities and accomplishments. The final draft of this report became the 1970-71 Annual Report.

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A Report on the 1979 Staff (Central Administration) Opinion Survey : Edmonton Public Schools

Item is a report detailing the results of the Central Administration staff opinions survey conducted in June 1979. The survey was initiated in 1979 by Superintendent Strembitsky as a tool to monitor principals in the newly implemented district wide School Based Budgeting. The survey director was Dr. Mosychuk, Monitoring and Assessment Services.

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Superintendent's Monthly Reports

Series contains reports given by the Edmonton Public Schools Superintendent to the Board of Trustees pertaining to the administration of Edmonton Public Schools. These reports present information, enquiries and recommendations. This series also contains reports and information presented to the Superintendent by committees, school officials and outside agencies. The subject matter in the reports varies, but most information relates to expenditures and budget. The Superintendents responsible for the reports are James McCaig (1906-1913), W.L. Richardson (Acting Nov-Dec 1913), W.G. Carpenter (1914-1923), George A. McKee (1924-1940) and Ross S. Sheppard (1940-1955).

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Victoria Composite High School Official Opening

Item contains the programme for the Official Opening of Victoria Composite High School, which describes the school. It also contains a letter to the Canadian Education Association from the Superintendent of Schools about both the opening of Victoria School and educating displaced persons (children).

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Terrace Heights School Official Opening

Item consists of the programme to the official opening of Terrace Heights Elementary School and related correspondence between the Director of Curriculum in the Department of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

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Keheewin School Opening

Item consists of a list of students at Keheewin School at the time of the opening and a brief history of the Cree in the Kaskitayo district with mention of Chief Keheewin.

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Fulton Place School Official Opening

Item consists of the programme for the official opening of Fulton Place School and a letter to W.W. Butchart from the Assistant District Manager of the Foundation Company acknowledging an invitation to the opening.

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