Subject: School districts / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1.67 linear feet
Abstract:: The Eddystone School District was established shortly after the Borough of Eddystone, Delaware County, Pennsylvania was incorporated in 1888. In 1966, the state mandated that the district merge with the Ridley Park and Ridley Township School Districts. The Eddystone School Board records, 1919-1966, include by-laws, board minutes, treasurer's reports, and legal documents, 1919-1965 (incomplete).

Held at: Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.66 linear feet
Abstract:: Upper Frederick Township is located in western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The township's schools are now part of the Boyertown Area School District. The Upper Frederick School District records, 1911-1955, contains enrollment lists, account books, and tax reports.

Held at: Goschenhoppen Historians, Inc. [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Lower Merion School District was the first in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to apply to establish free "common" public schools under legislation passed in Harrisburg in 1834. The Lower Merion School Board minute books, 1834-1856 and 1892-1913, consist of four volumes.

Held at: Lower Merion Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Israel R. Berry (born 1862) was an influential citizen of West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, known for his successful farm and involvement with the township school board. His father, Milton Berry (born in West Caln in 1825), was a carpenter who acquired a 47-acre farm, and was active in township government. The Israel R. Berry family papers, 1864-1940 (bulk 1890-1940), include a large amount of records of the West Caln Township School Board as well as assorted personal papers and family papers (principally from Israel Berry and his father, Milton Berry).

Held at: West Caln Township Historical Commission [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.75 linear feet
Abstract:: The Bristol Borough School District, located in the southeastern part of Bucks County, is bordered on the east by the Delaware River and is surrounded on the remaining three sides by the Bristol Township School District. The School District's first building was built in 1837; the first class graduated in 1883. For many years Bristol High School served as a regional High School for students from surrounding communities. The Bristol Borough (Pa.) School District records, 1856-2000, consists of letters from teachers, budget reports, strategic plans, and financial records, as well as a few school newspapers and photographs.

Held at: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library [Contact Us]

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