Records of Alaska Schools, 1931-1951
Scope and Contents
Records of schools (102) are loose-form data sheets (37 x 42 cm) with the following sections to be completed: historical record, additions and installations, the school year -- ending date, length of term, enrollment, average daily attendance -- description of school building, photographs of buildings, teachers’ living quarters, description of the community, estimated population of the community, community aid to the school.
Not all forms have been completed fully. In some cases additional materials may be inserted between the sheets and include additional photographs -- students, teachers’ houses and school activities -- maps, historical information, building details.
Afognak, Akiak, Aleknagek, Anchorage Bay, Aniak, Bay View (Seward), Bethel, Candle, Chatanika, Chichagof, Chicken, Chignik, Chilkoot, Chitina, Chugiak, Clarks Point, Copper Center, Council, Craig, Crooked Creek, Curry School, Dayville (Valdez), Ellamar, Eska, Fairview, False Pass, Fish Creek (Juneau), Fort Yukon, Fortuna Ledge School, Franklin, Galena, Goddard, Golovin, Gravina, Gulkana, Gustavus, Haycock, Healy, Homer, Homer Heights, Hoonah, Hope, Hyder, Independence, Kachemak Bay, Kanakanak, Kasaan, Kasilof, Katalla, Kenai, Kennecott, Kiana, King Cove, Kodiak, Kodiak Naval Base, Kotzebue, Larsen’s Bay, Lisianski, Longwood Island, Matanuska, McCarthy, McGrath, Mile Seven, Minfield (Juneau), Moose Pass, Myers Chuck, Naknek, Napamute, Nikolai, Ninilchik, Nushagak, Otter Flat, Ouzinkie, Palmer, Pauloff Harbor, Point Agassiz, Port Alexander, Port Graham, Portlock, Riddiford, Ruby, Sanak, Sand Point, Seldovia, Snag Point (Dillingham), South Naknek, Squaw Harbor, St. Michael, Suntrana, Takotana [Takotna], Talkeetna, Tanana, Tee Harbor (Juneau), Teller, Tenakee, Thane, Tree Point, Unalaska, Unga, Wacker School, Wasilla, Wiseman
Dates
- 1931-1951
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Request for permission to publish material from the collection must be discussed with the Librarian. Photocopying does not constitute permission to publish.
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (1 box ) : 172 leaves
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown provenance.
Processing Information
Volume was disbound for better preservation of leaves. Pages are arranged as in original bound volume. Inventory lists schools alphabetically with page number for quick reference. Records are stored flat in an acid-free box.
- Title
- Finding aid for Records of Alaska Schools, 1931-1951
- Subtitle
- [ Alaska Territorial Department of Education: Records of Alaska Schools, 1931-1951 ]
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Processed by: Kay Shelton and Gladi Kulp. ArchivesSpace Finding Aid by: Freya Anderson
- Date
- 2019 June
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov