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School Song Knapsack : a collection of songs for common schools

 Collection — sc_box: MS 5, Folder: 16
Identifier: MS-888

Collection Scope and Content Summary

School songbook, "School Song Knapsack : a collection of songs for common schools," 1918, compiled by H. R. Pattengill, Michigan's Superintendent of Public Instruction and publisher of the Michigan School Moderator.

Dates

  • 1918

Language of Material

English

Conditions Governing Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Henry R. Pattengill (1852-1918) was born in Mt. Vision, Otsego County, New York. His family moved to Litchfield, Michigan, where he graduated from high school. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he was elected Michigan's Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1892 and re-elected in 1894. Pattengill was assistant editor and then owner and publisher of the Michigan School Moderator, a magazine for teachers. It was devoted to educational interests and established for the benefit of schools. The best teachers and educators of the day were contributors. He passed away in 1918.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

School songbook, "School Song Knapsack : a collection of songs for common schools," 1918, compiled by H. R. Pattengill.

Acquisition

The school songbook, "School Song Knapsack : a collection of songs for common schools," compiled in 1918 was donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by an anonymous donor in February, 2012.

Processing History

Finding aid created by Elizabeth Russell, 5/24/2012.

Title
School Song Knapsack : a collection of songs for common schools
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
5/24/2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English
Sponsor
Funding provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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