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Summary

Abstract:
Contains primarily Shill's extensive college notes which represent early twentieth century curriculum in History, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics as well as teaching methods of the day. This academic material also includes a collection of Textbooks (1910-1932). In addition to her own papers, the collection also includes academic materials belonging to Gertrude's uncle, George Shill, including instruction pages, question pages and completed assignments from the International Correspondence School in Scranton, PA (1898-1900).
Extent:
5 cubic ft.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Gertrude Shill Papers, 1888-1934. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Shill Papers).

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Scope and Content:

This cocllection primarily contains Shill's extensive college notes which represent early twentieth century curriculum in History, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics as well as teaching methods of the day. This academic material also includes a collection of Textbooks (1910-1932). In addition to her own papers, the collection also includes academic materials belonging to Gertrude's uncle, George Shill, including instruction pages, question pages and completed assignments from the International Correspondence School in Scranton, PA (1898-1900).

Biographical / Historical:

Gertrude Shill was a college student in the early twentieth century who studied History, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.Gertrude's uncle, George Shill, worked at the International Correspondence School in Scranton, PA (1898-1900).

Acquisition information:
Materials were donated to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections Archives, yet little acquisition documentation exists. The undated original accession record for the collection was last updated on January 23rd, 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by unprocessed.

Arrangement:

The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.

Physical location:
The materials are located onsite in the department.

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PREFERRED CITATION:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Gertrude Shill Papers, 1888-1934. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Shill Papers).

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