WASHINGTON COUNTY: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 834, STILLWATER:

An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

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Creator:Minnesota. Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater).
Title:Records.
Dates:1858-2011.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Records documenting the administration and activities of the district.
Quantity:23.3 cubic feet (30 boxes and 2 partial boxes).
Location:See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Includes minutes (1858-1987), narrative monthly and annual reports to the superintendent (1922-1962), financial statements (1950-1962), registers of receipts and disbursements (1859-1932), a bond register (1867-1899), other financial miscellany, teacher's records (1923-1963), high school record books (1897-1922), superintendent's records (1871-1937), student records from the high school (1872-1928) and junior high and elementary schools (1897-1919), and subject files (approximately 1880-2011). The latter cover such topics as scholarships, distinguished alumni, the 1993 opening of the new high school, honors students, and school history. They include photographs and files for each graduating class from 1976 though 1995.


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here].Minnesota. Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater). Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession numbers: 981-168; 2010-44; 2013-8

Processing Information:

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Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission(NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 001709561


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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129.J.9.1BMinutes, 1858–1987.
Arranged in chronological order.
March 1858–March 1876. 1 volume.
May 1862–July 1929. 8 volumes.
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129.J.9.2F August 1929–June 1954. 3 volumes.
October 1953–November 1967. 4 volumes.
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129.J.9.3B December 1967–June 1976. 9 volumes.
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129.J.9.4F July 1976–July 1983. 7 volumes.
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129.J.9.5B July 1983–June 1987. 4 volumes.
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129.J.9.5BSuperintendent records, 1871–1937.
Superintendent’s book includes teacher salaries and notes written by the superintendent. The correspondence contains letters and reports from the superintendent to the Board of Education.
Superintendent’s book, 1871-1876.
Correspondence, Superintendent Frank T. Wilson, approximately 1880–1890s. 1 volume.
Correspondence, Superintendent Guy D. Smith, 1937-1944. 3 folders.
Monthly Reports to the Board of Education, August 1928-July 1931. 2 folders.
Superintendent Guy D. Smith.
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111.C.19.6FAnnual Reports to Superintendent, 1922-1962.
Narrative annual, or annual compilations of monthly, reports on school administration, programs, curricula, facilities, and related matters.
1922-1924.
1924-1929. 1 volume.
1929-1934. 5 folders.
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111.C.19.7B 1933/1934-1938/1939, 1940/1941-1946/1947.
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111.C.19.8F 1955-1962. 7 folders.

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129.J.9.6FReceipt and disbursement registers, 1859-1927.
Arranged in chronological order.
1859–1870. 1 volume.
1862–1874. 1 volume.
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129.H.15.8F-1 1871–1895. 1 volume.
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129.J.9.6F 1886–1889. 1 volume.
Indexed.
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129.H.15.8F-1 1889–1915. 1 volume.
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129.J.9.6F 1926–1927. 1 volume.
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106.E.2.2Bond register, 1867-1899. 1 volume.
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108.I.17.5B-2Ledger, 1870-1938. 1 volume.
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108.I.17.5B-2Clerk’s register of receipts and disbursements, 1915-1932.
1915-1919. 1 volume.
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108.I.17.6F-1 1919-1926. 2 volumes.
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108.I.17.6F-2 1926-1932. 2 volumes.
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111.C.19.8FBond record, 1942.
Audit Report, 1951-1952. 1 volume.
Financial statements, 1950-1962. 7 volumes.

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114.E.10.3BTeacher’s record, 1943-1944. 1 volume.
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129.J.9.6FTeacher training records, 1923–1928. 4 folders.
Include special reports, correspondence, personal and education records of students enrolled in a teacher training program.
Teachers’ directories, 1924–1963.
May include teacher’s name, school and subjects taught, home address and phone number.
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129.H.16.1B-1Teacher register, 1944–1949. 1 volume.
May include teacher’s name, school and subjects taught, home address and phone number. Arranged alphabetically by last name.

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Record books and record of grades may include student’s name, grades by subject, date of entrance, date of birth, age, teacher’s name, and teacher remarks. Attendance registers include attendance history of students listed. Roll book includes attendance record and grades by student name and subject.


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129.H.16.1B-1High School:
Arranged in chronological order.
Roll Book of High School, 1872–1876. 1 volume.
High School before 1884. 1 volume.
Record of students who left Stillwater High School and for what reason.
High School record book, 1884–1895. 1 volume.
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129.H.15.8F-2Attendance record, 1886–1907. 1 volume.
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129.J.9.6FHigh School record book, approximately 1890. 1 volume.
Records of all marks given by teachers since 1890. 1 volume.
Indexed; includes constitution, membership list and minutes of the Philomathean Club, approximately 1884.
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129.J.9.7BAttendance registers, 1894–1895. 8 folders.
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129.H.16.1B-2High School record of grades, 1895–1917. 3 volumes.
Indexed.
1895–1912. 2 volumes.
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129.H.15.8F-2 1912–1917. 1 volume.
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114.E.10.3BHigh School record books, 1897-1922. 15 volumes.
Giving teacher’s end of class reports, with student names.
1897/1898-1900/1901. 4 volumes.
1906-1907. 1 volume.
1911/1912-1915/1916. 5 volumes.
1917/1918-1921/1922. 5 volumes.
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129.J.9.7BJunior Class record, 1898–1904.
Includes minutes, financial statements and student grades.
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129.H.15.8F-2High School record book, 1901–1902.
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129.J.9.7BHigh School record books, 1901–1917, 1924-1928. 8 folders.
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129.H.16.2F-1Junior High School and Elementary Schools:
Arranged in chronological order; includes Nelson, Central, Lincoln, Garfield, Greeley and Schulenberg schools. Record of grades includes student’s name, attendance record, grades, and teacher remarks.
Record of grades, 1897–1919. 19 volumes and 7 bundles.
Unless otherwise indicated, separate indexes accompany the record books.
1897–1899. 5 bundles.
Unindexed.
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129.H.16.2F-2 1899-1901. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.3B-1 1901-1903. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.3B-2 1903-1905. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.4F-1 1905-1907. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.4F-2 1907-1909. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.5B-1 1909-1911. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.5B-2 1911-1913. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.6F-1 1913-1915. 2 volumes.
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129.H.16.6F-2 1915-1918. 3 volumes.
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129.H.16.7B-1 1918–1919. 2 bundles.
Schulenberg and Central schools only; unindexed.

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111.C.19.8FAdministrative Evaluation of Stillwater High School Program, 1980-1981.
Berggren Scholarship, 1969-2009.
Documents Arthur Berggren and scholarship recipients.
Brochures, 1976-1990s.
Centennial celebration, 1976.
Guest book and newspaper clippings documenting the May 7th celebration.
Clippings, 1970s-1990s. 3 folders.
Clippings covering school events and activities and/or associated individuals.
Cooperative Training Clubs Appreciation Banquet, 1981.
Correspondence, 1970s-1980s.
Correspondence of Principal Jon Swenson; mostly in the form of thank-you messages.
Dedication Ceremony, September-October 1993. 2 folders.
Two dedication ceremonies were held for the new building, the first for the students and staff, the second for the parents and community.
Distinguished Alumni Awards, 1986-2011. 6 folders.
Nominations, photographs, newspaper clippings, and ceremony programs.
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111.K.12.3BExcellence in Education, 1974-1986.
Four Day Plan, 1975-1977. 2 folders.
Graduating class files, 1976-1995. 21 folders.
One file for each graduation class; each may include graduation programs, newspaper clippings, activities, speeches, and related materials.
Honors Student Recognition Dinner, 1985-1994.
Nominations, photographs, newspaper clippings, and programs.
New Building (1993), 1992-1993.
Newspaper clippings, artist renderings, and information on the school’s design.
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129.J.9.6FNewspaper clippings and scrapbook, 1970–1971.
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111.K.12.3BPhotographs, approximately 1880–1994. 11 folders:
Aerial of school, 1970s.
Aerial of school, 1985.
Staff, 1993-1994.
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129.J.9.5BBuildings and Surrounding Area.
Classrooms.
Class of 1918 Reunion, 1963.
Includes list of class members.
Staff.
Student Groups. 2 folders.
Student Groups, Outdoors.
Student Activities.
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111.K.12.3BPrincipal E. O. Monette, 1967-1971.
Principal Jon Swenson, 1970s-1980s.
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111.K.12.4FSchool history, 1990s.
Historical information, including a list of principals from 1902-1907.
Senior Class decorations, 1974-1984.
Sno-Daze Program, 1979-1980.
Speeches, 1975-1993. 2 folders.
Possibly given by Principal Jon Swenson.
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129.J.9.6FStillwater High School Athletic Association: Constitution and amendments, membership list, and minutes, 1900–1907. 1 volume.
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111.K.12.4FStudent Recognition Program, 1994-1995.
Time Capsule (Class of 1988), 1988.
Information on the location of the time capsule.
Vandalism, 1990.
Clippings, correspondence, and photographs.

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Arranged in alphabetical order by title.


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129.J.9.6FAll About Independent School District 834, 1969.
Annual Reports, 1976–1985. 10 volumes.
Comparative Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, August 1899-August 1917.
Course of Study and Assignment of Work in the Elementary, Preparatory and High Schools, 1897–1898.
Emergency Preparedness Plan, undated.
Enrollment History, 1970s.
Growing Up in the St. Croix Valley: Interviews with Valley Residents.
Compiled by English Students, Class of 1990. District 834 Mini-Grant Publication.
Policies and Regulations as adopted by the School Board of Independent School District No. 106, Washington County, Minnesota, January 1, 1957.
Program: Homecoming Game, undated, 1920s.
Programs: Commencement Exercises, 1929-1930, 1932.
School District Plan, with Addendum, 1970s.
Stillwater Junior High School: A Reuse Study, 1992.
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111.K.12.4FStillwater Orchestra Weekend, June 11-12, 2004.
The Stylus, 1980-1993.
Artistic booklet published by Stillwater High School students.
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129.J.9.6FTreasurer’s Six Month Financial Statements, July 1915-December 1916.

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Expand/CollapseCATALOG 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:
Academic achievement -- Minnesota -- Washington County.
High school buildings -- Minnesota -- Washington County -- Photographs.
High schools -- Alumni and alumnae -- Minnesota -- Washington County.
School districts -- Minnesota -- Washington County -- Finance.
School management and organization -- Minnesota -- Washington County.
Students -- Minnesota -- Washington County -- Photographs.
Organizations:
Minnesota. Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater) -- History.
Washington County (Minn.). Independent School District No. 106 (Stillwater).
Washington County (Minn.). School District No. 9 (Stillwater).
Places:
Stillwater (Minn.)
Document Types:
Student records -- Minnesota -- Washington County.
Photographs -- Minnesota -- Washington County.

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