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A photograph of a portrait bust of George R. Perkins, Principal of the New York State Normal School from January 1, 1848-July 8, 1852. In the bottom margin is the caption, 'GEORGE R. PERKINS.' In handwritten notes are '.50 D pg 4-5.' A photograph of a portrait bust of George R. Perkins, Principal of the New York State Normal School from January 1, 1848-July 8, 1852. In the bottom margin is the caption, 'GEORGE R. PERKINS, Principal January 1, 1848-July 8, 1852.' A collection of portraits featuring (left to right, top to bottom) David Perkins Page, Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from December 13, 1844-January 1, 1848; George R. Perkins, Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from January 1, 1848-July 8, 1852; Samuel B. Woolworth, LL.D., Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from September 20, 1852-February 1, 1856 and Acting Principal from Febrary 19, 1867-April 3, 1867; and David H. Cochrane, A.M., Ph.D., Principal of the (New York) State Normal School from February 25, 1856-December [2?], 1864. Each of the four photographs have the following descriptive information in the bottom margin(s): the gentleman's name, his title, and his dates of service. Perkins' image is rendered in a sculpted bust in the classical tradition. A group portrait of members of the New York State Normal School faculty, circa 1850. George R. Perkins (front row, center) was the first faculty member hired in 1844, the year the school was founded, and was principal of the school from 1848 to 1852. Also pictured are: Silas Bowen; Truman H. Bowen; Darwin G. Eaton; Elizabeth Hance; Frederick S. Jewell; William Phelps; and Sumner C. Webb. State Normal School diploma ('certificate') of George H. Dunham from September 16, 1847, signed by Principal David P. Page, Professor George R. Perkins, and Executive Committee Members Alonzo Potter, Gideon Hawley, Harmanus Bleeker, and William Campbell. Photograph reproduction from University Archives. Report of the Superintendent of Common Schools and of the Regents of the University, on the Normal School, to the New York State Senate. The report covers: the history of the school's establishment; its facilities, room and board provisions, staffing and other resources; regulations regarding courses of study, term schedules, requirements for admission and for certification; and financial information. The first addendum, 'To County Superintendents of Common Schools,' addresses the County Superintendent's role in selecting students to attend the Normal School and the role of education and educators in society. In 'Remarks of the Hon. Samuel Young on the opening of the State Normal School,' reflecting Young's philosophy of the educational process and its participants and offers an explanation of the Normal School's operations and its mission. The document is 24 pages in length. Adobe Reader is required to read and search this document; click <a href='../text/nysns/184501.pdf'>http://library.albany.edu/speccoll/text/nysns/184501.pdf</a> to view. The annual report of the New York State Normal School Executive Committee to the Legislature for 1846. Covers topics such as: Buildings and Accommodations; Statistics of the School; Organization and Instruction; Second Term; Third Term; Punctuality and System; Discipline; Library and Apparatus; Experimental School; The Prospects for the School; and Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. There are also attached Documents: A. Copy of the Diploma of the State Normal School; B. Subjects of Sub-Lectures; C. Programme; D. Suggestions in aid of the Experimental School. To be read by each Normal pupil, on entering as a visitor or teacher; E. Names and Counties of Graduates. The document is 31 pages long. Adobe Reader is required to read and search this document; click <a href='../text/nysns/184601.pdf'>http://library.albany.edu/speccoll/text/nysns/184601.pdf</a> to view.
The annual report of the New York State Normal School Executive Committee to the Legislature for 1849. Includes: Statistics; Library and Apparatus; Experimental School; and a debit and credit report. Before the body of the formal report, the document addresses the death of David Perkins Page, the founding principal of the Normal School, and George R. Perkins being the new principal. There are also attached Documents: Courses of Study; Graduates for the term ending March 30, 1848 and Graduates for the term ending September 21, 1848. On the last page, there is a rendering (a lithograph) of the Normal School Building, signed 'Print of Rich. H. Pease.' The Pease family was an established and prominent family of printers in Albany, New York. The document is 23 pages long. Adobe Reader is required to read and search this document; click <a href='../text/nysns/184901.pdf'>http://library.albany.edu/speccoll/text/nysns/184901.pdf</a> to view. The annual report of the New York State Normal School Executive Committee to the Legislature for 1850. Includes: Attendance and graduation statistics; Library and Apparatus; the Experimental School; the New Building. There are attached Documents: A. Course of Study; B. Graduates of the Ninth Term ending April 5, 1849 and of the Tenth Term ending September 27, 1849; C. Amount of mileage paid at the end of each term to the students of individual counties. On the last page of the document (page 24), there is a rendering (a lithograph) of the Normal School Building, signed 'Print of Rich. H. Pease.' The Pease family was an established and prominent family of printers in Albany, New York. The document is 23 pages long. Adobe Reader is required to read and search this document; click <a href='../text/nysns/185001.pdf'>http://library.albany.edu/speccoll/text/nysns/185001.pdf</a> to view. The report of the committee on colleges, academies and common schools relative to the causes of the panic attending the late public exercises of the State Normal School discusses an incident whereby a support beam gave way causing injury and panic. Includes questions posed to George R. Perkins, Principal, which are listed with his answers. A table is provided illustrating the number of pupils attending and graduating along with a list of current teachers and their salaries. Also suggested is a pledge to teach provision for students or the imposition of a fee on their instruction. A table displays the students attending the term arranged by county of residence. A list of 52 questions posed to instructors Sumner Webb, Truman Bowen, and William Phelps is included. The report is 36 pages long. Adobe Reader is required to read and search this document; click <a href='../text/nysns/185202.pdf'>http://library.albany.edu/speccoll/text/nysns/185202.pdf</a> to view. Annual report of the Executive Committee of the State Normal School to the Legislature for 1853. Includes: number of pupils and graduates; course of study and text books by student classification; the Building at Lodge & Howard Streets; Indian pupils; library and apparatus; Experimental School; resignation of George Perkins as Principal; resignation of Gideon Hawley as an Executive Committee member. Attached documents include: Annual Register and Circular with: Executive Committee members, faculty, pupils (including Indian students), and graduates and an overview of the legislative acts establishing the school; qualifications for admission and entrance requirements; travel expenses allowed; and the form of the diploma granted to graduates; and Program of classes. The report is 43 pages long. Adobe Reader is required to read and search this document; click <a href='../text/nysns/185302.pdf'>http://library.albany.edu/speccoll/text/nysns/185302.pdf</a> to view. A digital reproduction of the exterior of a letter sent to George R. Perkins (principal of the New York State Normal School, January 1, 1848-July 8, 1852) by Charles R. Coburn of Owego, NY on March 21, 1848. The letter's text is also available. A digital reproduction of a letter sent to George R. Perkins (principal of the New York State Normal School, January 1, 1848-July 8, 1852) by Charles R. Coburn of Owego, NY on March 21, 1848. The letter reads: Dear Friend, I am requested by the trustees of the school in this village to write to you to see if you have a pupil that will graduate this spring that you can recommend for this school. It is the school that I have taught some time. We want a superior teacher or none. We must have an [sic] man of experience, good disciplinarian, apt to teach, willing to keep up with the real improvements of the day, good moral character if pious all the better. The wages will be about $30 for the first 3 months and if good satisfaction is given they will be raised to $35 per month and board himself. If you have a teacher that will answer our purpose please to write to me without delay. Give my respects to Miss Chichester and tell her that her friends are well. I am at presently engaged in the Owego Academy. Yours with respect and etc. Charles R. Coburn

    

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