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1901 Letter from Principal of Toronto Normal School Inviting a Speaker to Talk on Laura Secord

1901 Letter from Principal of Toronto Normal School Inviting a Speaker to Talk on Laura Secord

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On offer is a manuscript letter connected to the early 20th century Ontario public education system. The letter, dated May 14, 1901 on Toronto Normal School letterhead, is written by principal William Scott to Mrs. I.H. Thompson. Scott writes to ask that Thompson, "...be present...to relate the story of Laura Secord to the boys and girls of the Model School who will on that occasion be assembled in the Public Hall..."

BIO NOTES: William Scott, BA, educator, became fifth principal of Toronto Normal School from 1898-1918. Previously he was Model School, teacher, 1869-1874; Headmaster, Boys Model School, 1874-1882. William Scott's son was Wallace Arthur Scott (1873-1949) medical doctor, soldier.

Autograph letter signed, one page, 4to. Overall VG. 

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