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).

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.

Item is the minutes of Committee on School Management of Edmonton School District No. 7. The committee was also known as the Management Committee. Minutes address staffing and building issues and include complaints about Superintendent McCaig. Both Superintendents McCaig and McKee were on the Committee. Most minutes are signed by both the Secretary, W. D. Bradley, and the Chairman, S. A. G. Barnes.

Item is a teachers’ manual which includes lesson outlines and exercises for grade VII History and Civics. The 36 lessons follow the order of the authorized text-book, Studies in Citizenship / James McCaig. It was published by the Institute of Applied Art in Edmonton.

Item is the magazine for Edmonton High School, which was renamed Victoria School in 1913. An article written by J. McCaig describes the unfinished Edmonton High School and its location.

Item consists of affidavits and information pertaining to the intoxication of and neglect of duties by Superintendent James McCaig.

Item is a petition signed by citizens of Edmonton South protesting the appointment of James McCaig as the head of south side schools.