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W. Carpenter
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- William G. Carpenter
- W. G. Carpenter
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Superintendent 1914-1923
History
William G. Carpenter is the second Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. Carpenter served in this role from 1914 to 1923. At the time of his appointment, Carpenter was principal of Victoria High School. One of his first tasks as superintendent was to introduce a night school program for new Canadians. Throughout the First World War, Carpenter kept in close personal contact with most of the staff members who served in the military overseas.
Unlike his predecessor, James McCaig who used a horse-drawn rig for transport, Superintendent Carpenter used his automobile, which he purchased in 1919, when making school visits. In 1921, he applied to the Board to cover the cost of new tires, explaining that he had already spent $143.10 on tire repairs and that he used the car almost entirely for work. His request was denied; however his travel allowance was increased to $35/month.
Mr. Carpenter left his position as Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools to become principal of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary. He later became Alberta’s Provincial Director of Technical Education.
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Record created August 26, 2021.
Record revised December 23, 2025.
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- English
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140 Years 140 Facts: Fact #65
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Record created by AE.
Record revised by KM.