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One-page hand written letter from Kate Ferguson regarding the need for a local association in the area of Henderson, North Carolina. The letter is addressed to Mary Taylor Moore and is dated February 28, 1904.

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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.

Portrait of Sue Hollowell, president of the Women's Association for the Betterment of Public Schoolhouses. Printed in the Educational Edition of The Daily News and Observer.

Photo of Mary Taylor Moore, corresponding secretary for the Women's Association for the Betterment of Public Schoolhouses. Printed in the Educational Edition of The Daily News and Observer.

Decorative letterhead for the periodical The Southern School and Home. Text is written in black script with sketches of schoolhouses in the background. H. E. Bennett is listed as the managing editor.