Item consists of the programme for the official opening of McArthur Elementary School and an invitation from W. W. Butchart to Progress Electric Ltd. to attend the opening.

Item is a magazine presenting ideas and exercises for teachers to use in grades I to VIII. It also contains articles by experts pertaining to teaching.

Item consists of plans of the H. A. Gray School. It has been color-coded to indicate the daily cleaning schedule. Item was removed from a frame.

Series contains documents pertaining to administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools departments, schools, trustees, and committees.

Item certifies that the area contained within the heavy red lines of Driscoll & Knight's Map of the City of Edmonton represents the area of the Municipality of Edmonton.

Item certifies that the area contained within the heavy red lines of Driscoll & Knight's Map of the City of Edmonton represents the area of the Municipality of Edmonton.

Series contained teacher personnel files that were arranged by surname and by the original file number as assigned by the creator. Dates reflect the retirement or resignation date of the teachers.

Series is an alphabetical subject based index system to motions made at Edmonton Public School Board meetings. The series is in the format of index cards.

Series contains documents pertaining to the administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools departments, schools, Trustees, and committees. Series contains inactive files that were closed in June 1971 and sent to the vault for storage. Files are arranged numerically by the original file number assigned by creator.

Series contains correspondence pertaining to administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools as well as trustees' acceptance and resignation letters.

Item is a letter requesting evidence of teaching qualification for six teachers in order to facilitate grant payment. Evidence of teacher qualifications required for the following teachers: Lillian D. Maze, Alva Sparling, Daisy Junkin, Elizabeth Ford, Agnes Shearer and K. Kirkwood.

Item contains documents pertaining to administrative activities of North Edmonton School District No. 2305. Most documents are correspondence relating to the building and outfitting of the North Edmonton school.

Item contains correspondence and two pages from Poll Book. The first page from Poll Book lists candidates nominated for position of Trustee and date and hours of polls. The second page from Poll Book is the vote on the formation of the proposed North Edmonton School District. It includes date and times of poll and name of voters and if they are for or against the district. Item also contains information from the Alberta Department of Education about instructions regarding the formation of school districts, school groups and buildings, treasurer's bond, and debenture proceedings.

1 folder of teacher and custodial positions.

Item is a report card from Queen's Avenue School for October 1930 in the 1930-31 school year. It is the report card of Joyce Barnes, grade 2, room 4. The teacher is Thyra Hull. Item is accompanied by corresponding envelope (84.12.1ii) and a complimentary student ticket (84.12.1iii) to the Edmonton Exhibition for July 14, 1930 the previous school year.

Item is a file of correspondence pertaining to administration and collection of property taxes for the West Edmonton School District No. 2320.

Item is a file pertaining to the administration and collection of property taxes for the West Edmonton School District No. 2320.

Item is correspondence regarding Debenture By-Law No. 17. Related files 84.1.77.5 and 84.1.77.6.

Item contains reports of the Committee on Special Cases. These reports include discussion of whether or not individuals will be allowed to advance to the next grade, whether or not individuals should be granted matriculation, the transferability of credit from other school districts and whether or not individuals may write an exam. Discussion is also given in the reports to the admission of special cases to Normal School. The grade levels evident in the reports are grades VIII-XII. The item also includes a list of examination subjects, correspondence about examination applications, analysis of examination results and the minutes of the High School and University Matriculation Examination Board meetings. File maintained by Superintendent of Schools.

Item pertains to the collecting and analyzing of financial data from several school boards including: correspondence and completed questionnaires from various Canadian school boards, a chart showing the cost per capita for 1923 on the basis of school attendance for several Canadian cities as well as Los Angeles, Seattle and Spokane, a second chart comparing the education cost per capita for 1922 of several Canadian cities, a third chart comparing teacher salaries in different Canadian cities as well as Los Angeles, Seattle and Spokane, and a diagram comparing the cost of public schools across the Canadian provinces. This file was compiled by Sarah Wilson, Edmonton Public Schools Secretary-Treasurer (1921-1925).

Series reflects administrative activities of Strathcona School District No. 216. Although chiefly financial and staffing issues, opening of new schools, amalgamation with Edmonton School District No. 7, Inspector's Reports, correspondence with University of Alberta, Association of School Trustees of Alberta and Department of Education is also included. Of note is a letter from Lieutenant Governor Bulyea regarding the opening of Strathcona Collegiate Institute. Compiled by the Secretary-Treasurer, files are arranged chronologically. Correspondence of a related subject often glued together. The top document reflects the chronological date within the file but often much earlier documents are attached.

Item includes correspondence and lesson plans pertaining to the Grade VIII through XII lessons broadcast on the University of Alberta Radio Station, CKUA. Broadcasts were made when the schools were closed due to an epidemic. File was discontinued and removed from a larger series.

Item contains a letter from J. Percy Page, Principal of McDougall Commercial High School to G.A. McKee, Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools, explaining how the double shift system within McDougall Commercial High School is organized. The remainder of the file is hand-written evaluations of the double shift system written by students and one teacher, Oliver McKee.

Item focuses on Dramatics in the Intermediate and High Schools. Included are supply costs, costs for erecting stages with written and sketched plans and correspondence from the Alberta Dramatic League. Intermediate and High Schools offering Dramatics in 1937 are listed with names of the Dramatics teachers. These are McKay Avenue, King Edward, Westmount, Strathcona, McCauley, Victoria, Eastwood, Spruce Avenue, Highlands, Riverdale, Normal Practice, Garneau and H.A. Gray.

Item consists of Empire Day programs from schools submitted to the office of R.S. Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools.

Item relates to the saluting of the flag in schools during WW II and immediately afterwards. In January 1940, the Board approved the ceremony of saluting and pledging to the flag. The file contains correspondence relating to the suspension of students who refused to salute the flag. Other correspondence is from the RCMP, the Deputy Attorney General, Office of the City Solicitor and the Coleman School District. A list of students who were suspended is included.

Item contains correspondence and information about Goodwill Day, observed on May 18. File contains messages written by Edmonton students in reply to Welsh broadcasts. Information on the Empire Youth Movement included. Within the file is correspondence between G.A. McKee, Superintendent of Schools, and Dennis Murphree of The Know Mississippi Better Train.

Item pertains to the supplying of hot drinks in schools. Included are cost estimates for gas ranges and utensils and a report on the sale of hot drinks at the Edmonton Technical High School for January 1933. Item also includes a requisition form from the Queen's Avenue Sight Saving Class for cocoa supplies.

Item contains information and correspondence about the following scholarships. The Booker T. Washington W.C.T.U trophy, the Hon. Frank Oliver Chapter I.O.D.E. Charles Keefer Memorial Bursary, The Municipal Chapter of Edmonton I.O.D.E. Scholarships, Queen's University Provincial Scholarships, Robert Tegler Matriculation Scholarships, Upper Canada College Scholarships and Bursaries, Governor-General's Medals for Gr. VIII, the Gyro Scholarship and the Dana College Scholarship Certificate.

Item pertains to the distribution of the school fund for necessitous children (Relief Fund) by principals. Lists of amounts disbursed through the schools and receipts for clothing and dental work included. Funds were raised through concerts and contributions. Included is correspondence from Nelles Buchanan offering a donation and a letter from the Special Relief Department regarding the Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Programme.

Item consists of correspondence, programs, rules and information regarding the Hugh A. Sharon Public Speaking contest. Included is a newspaper clipping and a report by intermediate teachers on the Public Speaking contest.

Item pertains to religious instruction in schools and, specifically, Bible readings. The file includes the document Bible Readings in Edmonton Public Schools, Revised Copy. It also includes the Report of Committee Appointed to Select a List of Bible Readings. Item also contains inquiries from other school boards, parent concerns and evaluations by teachers. Included are letters from the Religious Tract Society and a copy of a report on the learning of the Ten Commandments in state schools in the British Empire.

Item pertains to student concerts held at McDougall church. The proceeds of the concerts went toward the Department of Music, the Department of Physical Training and the Children's Fund to Deal with Emergencies (Relief Fund). Included are minutes from organizational meetings, receipts, breakdown of ticket sales, programs and financial statements. The file also contains a list of the recipients of the School Chorus Awards from the Alberta Provincial Museum Festival, 1947.

Item consists of correspondence between the Superintendent of Schools and principals regarding the removal of straps from the classrooms and the exchange of smaller straps for larger ones.

Item contains correspondence between the Superintendent of Schools and the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Province of Alberta, regarding the birthdates of children entering school for the first time.

Item pertains to the Vacation School, a program at Victoria High School to prepare grade XI students for supplemental examinations. Examinations were conducted by the Department of Education and the University of Alberta. The Vacation School was aimed at students who failed their June examinations but others took the summer courses as well. File includes correspondence, planning information and reports from teachers.

Item contains correspondence regarding intelligence tests. Included are letters of concern from parents, a copy of a letter from the Edmonton High School Teachers' Alliance and correspondence with C.B. Willis, Victoria High, regarding the comparison of student I.Q.'s within the city High Schools. Also included is a sample test.

The books are a compilation of articles on various subjects aimed at children. Each volume is divided into the sections All Countries, Natural History, Plant Life, Book of Wonder, Familiar Things, Men and Women, Our Own Life, Famous Books, School Lessons, Poetry and Rhymes, Dominion of Canada, The United States, The Earth, Golden Deeds, Stories and Legends, and Things to Make and Do.

Item is a booklet for parents whose children are rapid learners and therefore eligible for the five year program. The five year program allowed children to complete the six years of elementary school in five years. The booklet describes the program, the type of children who would be eligible, and the role of parents.

Item contains correspondence written and maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer for the Board of Trustees. C.F. Strang and St. George Jellett were the Secretary-Treasurers at this time. Included are letters to the Board of Education, teachers, school inspectors and the Imperial Bank. Subjects include the purchasing of supplies, complaints about night students, debentures received, the hiring of staff, the purchasing of a school site and teacher agreements.

Item contains correspondence written and maintained by A.T. Mode, Secretary-Treasurer of Strathcona School District No. 216. Subjects addressed include plans for the new Collegiate Institute, hiring teachers, tenders, debentures, re-opening date of school, letters to papers regarding advertisements, paying for plumbing and piano tuning, auditing books, requesting catalogues, a loan from the bank and leasing a school to the University of Alberta. Letters are numbered and an alphabetical index is included.

Item is a newspaper written by students at Eastwood High School and includes reports of school activities, humorous columns and advertising by local businesses.

Item is a booklet containing reports on tournaments and sports in Edmonton Public Schools played in 1928. It also includes Edmonton High and Public School Sports Records, 1908-1928 inclusive.

Item consists of two brochures, one for 1977-78 and one for 1979-80. Each brochure is intended to provide parents with basic information about their child’s school. It includes the school calendar and space to record information about the child’s school and classes.

Item is an 8 mm film of Edmonton Schoolboys' Band members at camp in Banff and boarding train to return home. No audio on film.

Item is an 8 mm film of Edmonton Schoolboys' Band members at camp in Banff and on parade. A short segment depicting a group of brides and grooms in uniform included. No audio on film.

Item is an 8 mm film of the Edmonton Schoolboys' Band on the train, on parade in Vancouver and in Revelstoke and of the Band members aboard a small ship. No audio on film.

Item is an 8 mm film of the Edmonton Schoolboys' Band on parade in Banff, Penticton and possibly Vancouver. Images are of the Band members on a small ship and on parade performing. No audio on film.

Item is an 8 mm film of the Edmonton Schoolboys' Band on parade in Calgary, at the Edmonton Exhibition, heading east and in a Grey Cup parade. The Grey Cup was played in Toronto in 1956 and the Edmonton Eskimos played. Newlove home movies are included on the reel. No audio on film.