REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT,, bulk: 1922-1948
Dates
- Majority of material found in 1922-1948
Scope and Contents
Summary: Yearly narrative and financial reports of the Board of Management, which administered the Modern School. In these reports the board reviewed appointments of teachers, fund raising, publicity and relations with members of the Ferrer Colony.
Also includes reports of the principal, which were read at the Board of Management's meetings. The principal's reports describe the children's classes and activities, noting examples of responsibility and initiative shown by the children. These reports also discuss the hiring of teachers, teaching methods and the school facilities.
Language of Materials
English, Yiddish, and Spanish
Conditions Governing Access
Brittle items from the Modern School records, school publications, and the Alexis Ferm and Elizabeth Byrne Ferm papers have been photocopied onto acid-free paper. The originals are stored separately, and are not meant to be used by researchers.
Part of the New Brunswick Special Collections Repository