Bøger af Clark Kidder

It seems incomprehensible that there was a time in America s not-so-distant past that nearly 200,000 children could be loaded on trains in large cities on our East Coast, sent to the rural Midwest, and presented for the picking to anyone who expressed an interest in them. That's exactly what happened between the years 1854 and 1930.The primitive social experiment became known as placing out, and had its origins in a New York City organization founded by Charles Loring Brace called the Children's Aid Society. The Society gathered up orphans, half-orphans, and abandoned children from streets and orphanages, and placed them on what are now referred to as Orphan Trains. It was Brace s belief that there was always room for one more at a farmer s table. The stories of the individual children involved in this great migration of little emigrants have nearly all been lost in the attic of American history.In this book, the author tells the true story of his paternal grandmother, the late Emily (Reese) Kidder, who, at the tender age of fourteen, became one of the aforementioned children who rode an Orphan Train. In 1906, Emily was plucked from the Elizabeth Home for Girls, operated by the Children's Aid Society, and placed on a train, along with eight other children, bound for Hopkinton, Iowa. Emily s journey, as it turned out, was only just beginning. Life had many lessons in store for her lessons that would involve overcoming adversity, of perseverance, love, and great loss.Emily's story is told through the use of primary material, oral history, interviews, and historical photographs. It is a tribute to the human spirit of an extraordinary young girl who became a woman a woman to whom the heartfelt phrase there s no place like home, had a very profound meaning.

Many generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. These schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.The advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.Included in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.This book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.This volume (Volume One) includes these schools: Schools in Avon Township: Adams School?Avon SchoolAvon Center SchoolBarr SchoolFairview SchoolHoward SchoolPioneer-Engen (aka Skinner and Stokes) SchoolSmythe SchoolWilliams SchoolSchools in Beloit Township: Crist (aka Klondike) SchoolGesley SchoolHollister SchoolIoan SchoolNye SchoolOld Powers SchoolRuble SchoolWashburn SchoolSchools in Bradford Township: Avalon SchoolDouglas SchoolEmerald Grove SchoolFairfield SchoolHickory Grove (aka Van Tassel and Winegar) SchoolMaple Grove (aka Stoney) SchoolMcArthur SchoolPrairie View SchoolSmithton SchoolWetmore SchoolSchools in Center Township: Barrett SchoolBog SchoolBrown Center SchoolCrall (aka East Center) SchoolTuttle (aka West Center) School

Many generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. The schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.The advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.Included in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.This book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.This volume (Volume Four) includes these schools: Schools in Lima Township: Alexander School?Bullock SchoolBurr Oak (aka Burdick) SchoolLogtown (aka Grogan) SchoolHunt (aka Cravath, White, and Green) SchoolLima Center School (aka Lima School and Crandall) SchoolMorgan SchoolPalmer SchoolSpring Brook SchoolStoddard (aka Slocum and Burrows) SchoolSturtevant SchoolVickerman SchoolSchools in Magnolia Township: Cainville SchoolFurseth SchoolHarvey SchoolDrew (aka Huyke) SchoolMoore (aka Old Stone Jug) SchoolRichmond (aka Gardner) SchoolSchools in Milton Township: Merrifield SchoolNorth Milton (aka Hudson and Crandall) SchoolOtter Creek SchoolPaul SchoolRock River School

Many generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. These schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.The advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.Included in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.This book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.This volume (Volume Three) includes these schools: Schools in Janesville Township: Possibly Anderson School?Austin SchoolBurdick SchoolCrystal Springs SchoolFollansbee SchoolLeyden SchoolMount Pleasant SchoolRiverside School (aka Rock River School)Schools in Johnstown Township: Bevens SchoolJohnstown Center SchoolJohnstown School (aka Old Johnstown School)Maple Corners SchoolPlainview School)Rock Prairie School (aka Babcock School)Utters Corners SchoolWehler School)Schools in LaPrairie Township: Belding SchoolCreek Side SchoolFinch SchoolGravel Hill SchoolHugunin SchoolKemmerer SchoolMaple View SchoolSherman SchoolTurk SchoolVan Allen SchoolWoodman School

Many generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. These schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.The advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.Included in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.This book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.This volume (Volume Six) includes these schools: Schools in Rock Township: Afton SchoolBass Creek SchoolFrances Willard (aka Willard) SchoolHappy Hollow School (previously known as Riverside School at nearby location)Hayner SchoolRiverside SchoolTown Line SchoolSchools in Spring Valley Township: Beck SchoolOak Hill SchoolOld Stone SchoolPutnam SchoolRandall (aka Taylor) SchoolRock Hill SchoolScotch Hill SchoolSpring Valley Center SchoolSpring Valley Corners SchoolSchools in Turtle Township: Chamberlain SchoolDougan SchoolHart (aka Schuster) SchoolMaple Lawn (aka Joel Miner) SchoolMorgan SchoolMurray SchoolZilley (aka D. D. Egery) SchoolSchools in Union Township: Brown SchoolButts Corners SchoolEmery SchoolFranklin SchoolHolt SchoolPleasant Prairie (likely first known as Robinson) SchoolTullar SchoolTupper School

Many generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. These schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.The advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.Included in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.This book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.This volume (Volume Two) includes these schools: Schools in Clinton Township: Clinton Corners SchoolConley SchoolHofto SchoolJefferson Prairie SchoolNorthrop SchoolSummerville SchoolSchools in Fulton Township: Cox SchoolHubbell SchoolIndianford School I and IIKidder (aka Pleasant View) SchoolMary Miles SchoolNewville SchoolOakdale (aka Mizo) SchoolSandy Sink SchoolSheepskin SchoolSchools in Harmony Township: Blackhawk SchoolCrandall SchoolDillenbeck SchoolFour Oaks SchoolHowarth SchoolMilton Avenue SchoolMouat SchoolMount Zion SchoolSix Corners School

Many generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. The schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.The advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.Included in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.This book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.This volume includes these schools: Schools in Newark Township: Coon Creek SchoolEngen SchoolGoldsmith SchoolGrove SchoolInman SchoolLawver SchoolNewark Center School (aka Bartlett School)Smythe SchoolWilliams SchoolSchools in Plymouth Township: Bush SchoolEllis SchoolFisher SchoolHanover SchoolHaugen SchoolPleasant Hill SchoolRed Brick SchoolSchools in Porter Township: Ball Tavern SchoolCooksville SchoolEagle SchoolForest Academy SchoolLinenau SchoolMiller SchoolStebbinsville SchoolStevens SchoolWhite Star School