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Title
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[Petitions (Colored schools) 1931 - Leesburg - Edythe Harris requests expansion at Loudoun County Training Center]
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Description
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In this 1931 petition, teacher Edyth O Harris requests an additional teacher and room at the Loudoun County Training Center. She also requests an additional $15 a month in salary to compensate for the considerable amount of work she puts in to teach thirty-nine pupils in two classes. She references a slogan or saying to appeal to Superintendent O.L. Emerick's desire for cooperation "in any effort to make things Bigger and Better."
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Date
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1931-02-07
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Identifier
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1014982
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Is Version Of
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1014982_EWP_Edyth_Harris _1935.jpg
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Is Part Of
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Preservation Records
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Source
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Petition is labeled "2.5.A Petitions C Leesburg - 2/7/1931 (Miss) Edythe Harris Req Additional teachers at Loudoun County Training Center" in the 2.5.A Colored petitions box in the Loudoun County Public Schools Record Office.
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Language
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English
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Replaces
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/Volumes/T7 Shield/EWP/Elements/EWP_Files/source/Ingest One/2 Petitions Plans School Board and Districts/2-5A_Colored_Petitions/2-5A_Trng_Center/2-5A Yr Feb 7 1931 Petition No 24 Edythe Harris wants help for HS Program at Trng Center/EWP_Edyth_Harris _1935.jpg
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Transcription
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[page 1]
Leesburg, Virginia
February 7, 1931
To the County School Board
Loudoun County
Mr. O.L. Emerick, Division Supt.
Dear Sir:
In order to make the High School a permanent unit in the educational system of Loudoun County, there are some matters which should have immediate consideration.
This year I have put forth every ounce of energy possible to put the High School program over successfully; but it will be almost impossible for me to handle a third class as I ma sure that there will be a sufficient number to justify a third year class next year. There are already 39 pupils enrolled and it is very probably that there will be a large number to enter from various school throughout the County at the beginning of the next session.
I have managed the two years work entirely alone this year as a very low
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salary for the amount of work which the double classes necessitated.
I am, therefore, petitioning the board for the following:
1. An assistant in High School branches so that the third year can be carried on here.
2. An additional room in which to conduct the class as this room cannot accommodate any more pupils.
3. An increase of $15 per month in salary.
I appreciate the consideration previously given which makes it possible these two years work to be carried on and you can be assured that the High School is always willing to cooperate “in any effort to make it “Bigger & “Better.”
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Edyth O. Harris