This 9-page letter is a blue carbon copy that was typewritten onto slightly to heavily yellowed paper by Wales C

Description:

This 9-page letter is a blue carbon copy that was typewritten onto slightly to heavily yellowed paper by Wales C. Martindale who was the Superintendent of Public Schools. The paper shows his office letterhead in fine black script in the upper left corner of the page (first page only). The letter is dated December 31st, 1900, on the first page and is signed, "Wales C. Martindale," in black ink on the last page. He has also signed "W. C. Martindale" along the left margin on pages 1 through 8. The body of the letter gives many details and statistics concerning the history and development of the public school system in the city. The pages of the letter are held together at the top with two brass prongs.

Date Issued:

1900-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Detroit Public Schools and 1901 Time Capsule

Subject Name:

Martindale, Wales C.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/1A4930E8-F303-42DC-85D1-042926931633