RAMSEY COUNTY: ST. PAUL: SCHOOL RECORDS: HOMECROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

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	Creator:	Homecroft Elementary School (Saint Paul, Minn.).
	Title:	Records.
	Dates:	1949-2008.
	Language:	Materials in English.
	Abstract:	Records of Homecroft Elementary School which was established sometime prior to 1914. Included are historical materials, photographs, yearbooks, newsletters, PTA/Homecroft Community Association records, and scrapbooks. The photographs and scrapbooks, many compiled by the PTA, document students and staff, school classrooms and special activities, the school building, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and PTA activities.
	Quantity:	4.95 cubic feet (6 boxes).
	Location:	See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Homecroft Elementary School (Saint Paul, Minn.). Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number(s): 996-60; 2009-5

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 001733433

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

SUBJECT FILES

Location

102.I.4.2F-1

Historical information, circa 2008. 1 oversize folder.

Appears to be information compiled in ca. 2008 documenting the 1920s forward; includes a short history of area historical sites, area maps, and research and photographs regarding the relief sculptures (pillars and medallions) located at the entrance of the building.

Location

114.C.1.9B

Certificates and awards, undated, 1997, 2004-2006.

Staff and class list, 1984.

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PHOTOGRAPHS

Location

114.C.1.9B

General, undated, 1955-1987, 2008.

Black and white and colored photographs of class scenes, the building, science fair, pageants, playground, students and staff, and a visit from Congressman Bruce Vento.

Class, 1963-2008. 34 folders.

Location

102.I.4.3B-1

Staff, 2004-2005. 1 oversize folder.

Includes signature of each person.

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PUBLICATIONS

Location

114.C.1.9B

Yearbooks, 1976-1981, 1997-2000, 2004-2006.

Newsletter: There’s No Place Like…Homecroft, October 1997 – February 2005.

For parents and neighbors; incomplete.

Let’s Get on the Merry-Go-Round of Life, Homecroft Passbook, 1979.

Homecroft Elementary School: Report to the Community, 2001-2002.

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PTA/HOMECROFT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FILES

Location

114.C.1.9B

PTA bylaws, 1950-1973.

PTA committee reports, 1951-1972.

Scattered.

PTA/Homecroft Community Association receipts and disbursements ledger, 1969-1979.

PTA newsletters, 1971-1972.

Homecroft Community Association general meeting minutes, 1979-1980, 1983-1984.

Homecroft Community Association Executive Board meeting minutes, 1979-1984.

Homecroft Community Association Gymnasium Dedication Ceremony and Youth Activities Night program, March 25, 1980.

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SCRAPBOOKS

The early scrapbooks (1949-1975) were assembled by the PTA; the latter appear to have been created by various groups at the school. Included are PTA bylaws, directories, annual presidential and committee reports, clippings of monthly activities, and state convention programs; newsletters; photographs of school activities and classrooms; flyers, programs, and invitations for special events, concerts, and programs; photographs of Boy and Girl Scout troops; and correspondence. The volumes have all been dismantled and placed in folders; many of the later ones (1993-2005) are almost entirely photographs.

Location

102.I.3.3B

1949-1951. 2 folders.

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102.I.4.2F-1

1952. 2 oversize folders.

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102.I.3.3B

1952-1954. 2 folders.

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102.I.4.2F-1

1955-1957. 7 oversize folders.

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102.I.4.2F-2

1957-1962. 10 oversize folders.

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102.I.4.3B-1

1961-1962. 2 oversize folders.

1964-1966. 3 oversize folders.

1970-1971. 2 oversize folders.

Location

102.I.3.3B

1971-1973. 3 folders.

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102.I.4.3B-1

1973-1975. 4 oversize folders.

Location

102.I.3.3B

Halloween, 1993-2001. 1 volume.

1994-1998. 1 volume.

1995-2005. 1 volume.

Location

102.I.3.4F

Special events, 1995-2001. 1 volume.

Lunchroom, 1996-2001. 1 volume.

Drama kids, 1996-2001. 1 volume.

Staff, 1996-2005. 1 volume.

1997-2003. 1 volume.

1998-2002. 1 volume.

1999-2003. 1 volume.

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CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:: Boy Scouts -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Photographs.; Elementary schools -- Minnesota -- Ramsey County.; Girl Scouts -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Photographs.; Parents' and teachers' associations -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.; School buildings -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Photographs.; Student activities -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Photographs.; Students -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Photographs.

Organizations:: Homecroft Community Association (Saint Paul, Minn).; Minnesota. Independent School District No. 625 (Saint Paul).; Saint Paul Public Schools.

Document Types:: Scrapbooks.; Photographs -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.; Yearbooks.

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