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Cornell University Summer School scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 31-1-31

Scope and content

Scrapbook containing correspondence, pamphlets, documents, and newspaper clippings concerning the founding of Cornell University's Summer School in 1892 and its operation and course offerings from 1892-1912.

Dates

1892-1912-(bulk 1892-1898).

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

Cornell University began to offer summer courses for teachers in 1892. The program was an immediate success. Within a few years afterward, the target audience was expanded and credit was offered for the summer courses. Summer school courses continue to be offered today, now under the aegis of the University's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions.