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The Oracle 02/08/1935, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

"Henry Tells the Truth" Presented by Dramatic Club -- Boys Go on Annual Trip -- The Value of Supervised Teaching -- The Value of Outside Reading -- Stamp Collecting as a Hobby -- Athletics

The Oracle 12/21/1934, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

G.N.S. Organizations Spread Christmas Cheer -- Dramatic Club to Present Three-Act Comedy -- Mr. Cilley Attends National Conference -- Important Educational Meeting -- The Value of the Educational Survey -- Athletics

The Oracle 12/16/1932, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Superintendents' Day Sponsored by Civic Committee -- Dr. Ambrose Suhrie, Outstanding Educator, Addresses Gorham Normal School Student Body -- Reverend and Mrs. Moulton, East Indian Missionaries, Speak to Normal School Students During Chapel -- Athletics -- Academy Hall Notes

The Oracle 11/09/1934, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

"Oracle" Welcomes New Faculty Advisor -- Highlights of Teachers' Convention -- Superintendents' Day A Feature of Education Week -- The Purpose of "The Oracle" -- The New Position of Teachers -- Athletics

The Oracle 08/09/1934, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

The Demonstration School -- The Summer Session of 1934 -- Leisure Time -- Recreational Activities -- Calendar

The Oracle 06/11/1934, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Hon. Bertram E. Packard, to be Commencement Speaker -- Banquet to Mark the Beginning of Commencement Services -- Graduation -- Open-House Day -- Bird Study Class Enjoys Trip to Higgins Beach -- Campus Changes -- Athletics

The Oracle 04/05/1934, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

G.N.S. Represented at the Eastern States Convention -- Student Movement to be Theme for Discussion -- American Teachers' Association Convention -- Practice Teaching -- Meeting a Famous Pioneer -- Poetry Club -- Athletics

The Oracle 02/09/1934, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

G.N.S. Basketball Team Leaves on Two Day Trip -- Wilson MacDonald is Received With Much Enthusiasm -- A Student's Ideas: Notes on School Topics -- How Sangerville Got Its Name -- The Sign of the Pewter Jug -- Athletics

The Oracle 12/22/1933, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

A True Christmas Spirit Prevails on Normal Hill -- Teacher Training Certification -- The County Fair -- The Library Club -- Athletics

The Oracle 11/10/1933, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

The Gorham Normal School Observes Superintendents' and Principals' Day -- The Eternal Quest -- M.T.A. -- Athletics

The Oracle 05/23/1933, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

"The China Shop" Presented by Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs -- Gorham Students Attend Convention at New York City During Easter Vacation -- State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Bertram E. Packard, Sends Message to Gorham Normal School -- Alumni and Exchange -- Athletics -- Industrial Arts at Gorham

The Oracle 02/27/1933, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Normal School Students Attend Teachers' Convention -- Miss Jeanette Johnson Interviewed Concerning Visit Abroad Last Summer -- Athletics -- On and Off Campus -- History of Academy Hall

The Oracle 06/10/1932, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Gorham Normal School Graduates Large Class -- Exercises in Russell Hall -- Lobbying -- At Grandfather's -- Athletics

The Oracle 05/12/1932, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Glee Club Presents Operetta Mam'zelle Taps -- Washington Bicentennial Pageant Presented by Senior Class -- Rural Sociology Play -- Mr. Libby Addresses the Students -- The School Library -- Athletics

The Oracle 02/12/1932, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Russell Hall Dedicated with Impressive Exercises -- Honorable Payson Smith Speaks -- Athletics -- Alumni and Exchange

The Oracle 12/18/1931, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Maine Teachers' Association Hold Successful Convention -- Dr. Russell Attends Wesleyan Centennial -- New Course of Study Introduced in Elementary Schools -- Dr. Stefansson Speaks -- Freedom and Democracy -- Athletics

The Oracle 04/03/1931, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

The Oracle Sponsors Literary Contest -- Eminent Authorities Discuss Teaching -- A Nobel Prize Winner -- News From Other Schools -- Athletics -- Patriotism

The Oracle 03/03/1931, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Electra to be the Senior Class Play -- Dean Nellie Jordan, Hostess on European Tour -- Dr. Russell Attends Detroit Convention -- Plans for New Gymnasium Announced at Conference at Augusta -- School Spirit --To the Juniors -- The First Semester and the Advanced Senior -- Athletics

The Oracle 02/10/1931, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Principal Russell Chairman of Committee for Course of Study Revision -- Mrs. Russell, in a Recent Interview, Tells of Son in India -- Two Gorham Normal School Boys Kidnapped -- Our Duty to the Folks at Home -- Athletics

The Oracle 01/26/1931, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

Gorham Normal School Attends Teachers' Convention in Portland -- Practice Teaching Appointments -- Mr. Brown Heads Industrial Group -- Why We Like Student Government -- Athletics -- Baxter Memorial Library Has Interesting History

The Oracle 01/08/1931, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The (1931-1941)

"Once in a Blue Moon" to be Presented by Glee Clubs -- Maine Woman Candidate for President of the National Education Association -- This Teaching Business -- Friendship -- Character Education in the Junior High School -- Athletics

Down East Ballads, Silas H. Perkins

Maine Collection

Down East Ballads

by Silas H. Perkins, Illustrated by Louis D. Norton

Privately Published, Kennebunkport, Maine, 1927.

Late Adventure; Poems By Lena Hall, Lena Hall

Maine Collection

Late Adventure; Poems by Lena Hall

New York, Harold Vinal , 1926.

"This book has been designed by Robert S. Josephy and three hundred copies have been printed under his supervision at the shop of Douglas C. McMurtrie, Inc., New York, in December 1926."

To Arms! Songs Of The Great War, Laura E. Richards

Maine Collection

To Arms! Songs of the Great War

by Laura E. Richards

The Page Company, Boston, Mass., 1918.

"First Impression, December, 1917."

The Colonial Press, C.H. Simonds Co., Boston, U.S.A.

November 15, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, dated to approximately 1916, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about several topics, including her teaching job, attending an exhibition, seeing the Emperor pass on the street, tea services, and describes in detail her accommodations. She says that she is very happy in Japan now that she is more used to the climate.

July 23, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about her vacation trip from where she was staying in Tokyo to several different places around Japan. She writes of her stay in a Japanese style hotel. She also writes about the scenery around her, and about how long it takes her by rail to get to her travel destinations. She also writes of a traveling companion named George, and how she has invited Abbie to come and visit her and meet George.

April 11, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about life in Japan. She writes about the climate, and how she finds she cannot do as much due to the "enervating" nature of the climate there. She describes a "sword walking" ceremony, in which one climbs a ladder made of swords. She then writes of the beginnings of spring in Japan and how there is a fair coming to Japan, "the largest ever held in Japan."

January 18, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about the "glorious" scenery where she is staying. She writes of the mountains, streams, tall oak trees, and blossoms as the season changes from winter to spring.

December 26, 1906, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets to thank her for the Christmas gifts. She describes the table that they set for a traditional western-style Christmas. They invited a Japanese couple, who were described by Cora to be very fascinated with the Christmas decor. She also tells Mrs. Tibetts about her coming vacation with George to Oshima, as there is a volcano there that they are intending to climb.

The New England Primer Improved, Unknown

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Full title: The New England primer improved, for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added the Assembly of Divines, and Mr. Cotton's catechism. Boston, Printed by E. Draper and sold by J. Boyle, 1777

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