Reminiscences, [n.d.]

Mss.B.R537

Date: n.d. | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 150 p., photocopy of typescript
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Abstract

This is a detailed account of Robbins' life growing up on a farm in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, as well as his educational career as a teacher and administrator, with insights into the educational system of the 1880s and 1920s. There are long accounts of domestic and farm life, including making cider, candles, and soap, butchery, and planting. Also included are accounts of the hard life during the economic upheaval of 1873.

Background note

Frederick Woods Robbins was an educator.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 150 p., photocopy of typescript.

Provenance

Presented by William Jacob Robbins and accessioned, 1969 (1969 327.ams).

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Reminiscences.

Geographic Name(s)

  • United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918.
  • United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918.

Subject(s)

  • Education.