1894 & 1923 Cornell Classes

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Comparisons of Cornell School Classes in 1894 and 1923

This class picture was taken in 1894 in front of Cornell School. The girls in the lower right side are holding the chalkboard that names the school. The teacher is Miss LIzzie Wood.

Comparisons to notice:

Unpainted doors vs. white doors
Woman schoolmarm vs. schoolmaster
Differences in clothing
Chalkboard with class year vs. no chalkboard shown
No glasses being worn vs. male teacher wearing glasses
Class pictures both taken in front of the school

One of the last classes to attend Cornell School was Mr. Robert Price's class of 1923. This last class to attend the one-room school created their own Cornell School Year Book 1923. Young, unmarried women were usually hired for schools in the 1800's and early 1900's. However, the 1923 class had a male teacher.

Young, unmarried women were usually hired for schools in the 1800's and early 1900's. However, the 1923 class had a male teacher.

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