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One-page document listing every county in the state of North Carolina. Numerous counties have a check-mark beside them, likely indicating that an association has been formed within that county. Some counties have "2" written beside them, likely…

A nine-page document outlining a brief history of the state association and the local Wake County association. Following this contextualizing information is the constitution of the local association for the betterment of public schoolhouses in Wake…

A one-page letter sent from E. C. Brooks, editor of the NC Journal of Education, to Lula Martin McIver. The letter requests that McIver send continuous updates on the work of the Women's Association for the Betterment of Public Schoolhouses so that a…

An eight-page document listing the aim of the organization and the work they plan to complete. The document appears to have been written by Lula Martin McIver, field secretary of the organization.

Photograph of the inside of Bobbitt Schoolhouse in Vance County. Photograph shows six young men and women sitting at several rows of desks. Some appear to be working. Two windows are visible and several framed photos can be seen in the background.

Images of two schoolhouses, one labeled as "old" and one "new." Both schoolhouses are located in Pleasant Hill, Henderson County. The "old" schoolhouse is a white, one story building with two windows and one door visible. Building is sitting atop…

Photograph of a schoolhouse in Williamsburg, Rockingham County. Schoolhouse appears to be the result of a consolidation of schoolhouse No. 2 and No.3 in the same county. The building is white with several windows and two visible doors. Two covered…

Two photos of schoolhouses in Williamsburg, Rockingham County. Schoolhouses are identified as "No. 2" and "No. 3". Both schoolhouses are log buildings, surrounded by trees.

Photograph of a woman standing in front of a bookshelf in the library of Bobbitt's School in Vance County. A clock reading the time of 3:00PM and a portrait of George Washington sit on top of the bookshelf. A woman wearing a white dress is reading a…

Photograph of classroom in Winnebago County. Image depicts classroom with several schoolchildren and their teacher. Children are sat on wooden benches at desks; books cover the tables. Four photos are hung on the wall behind the teacher.