Public Schools in Bristol Under Lancasterian System
Bristol’s early 19th century schooling evolves from a Lancasterian private model to a town wide public system. The narrative covers dates, key figures such as Storrs Gushee Hidden and Diman, classroom layouts, shifting buildings, and the 1838 committee report detailing teachers and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storrs
Bristol
John Cross
James E. Hidden
Mary Allen
Hidden
Dennis S. Gushee
Gushee
Hannah H. Easterbrooks
Sarah G. Munro
Martha Diman
New York Tribune
William Throop
Francis Peck
Thomas Shepard
Zalmon Toby
Judge Throop
Select School
Hannah B Church
North District
Miss Cole
Nelson B. Tanner
North East
Mason
Boutelle
Martha Taylor
Bristol Phenix
Dedication Speech Remembers Hayman School Legacy
A century old North Primary School now the Hayman School hosts a dedication to The American Legion. The speaker urges vigilance against Un American groups, defends national defense as peaceful and essential, and champions civic duty for a safer nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Primary School
Hayman School
American Legion
America
National Guard
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Citizens Military Training Corps
Officers Reserve Corps
Seaboard
Three Weddings Solemnized Saturday in Bristol Churches
Three Bristol couples exchanged marriage vows in June ceremonies. Miss Marion Jane Chionchio and John Mathew Miranda wed at Our Lady of Mt Carmel with Rev Joseph Sorzano officiating. Miss Phoebe Teixeira Vasconcellos and August Perry Jr tied at St Elizabeth's with Rev August Leal. Miss Lucy Camara married Manuel Castro Jr at St Elizabeth's with Rex Henrique Rocha celebrating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
St Elizabeth’s Church
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Miranda-Chionchio
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Marion Jane Chionchio
Matthew Principe
Wood Street
John Mathew Miranda
Richard Miranda
Court Street
Joseph Sorzano
Naomi Jacome
Alice Carmone
Joseph Martin
BT. A
State Street
Mrs Miranda
New York
Ohio
Miranda
Thompson Avenue
St. Elizabeth's Church
Phoebe Teixeira Vasconcellos
Antone Vasconcellos
Reed Street
August Perry, Jr
August Perry
West Street
August Leal
Somerset
Mary Vasconcellos
Anthony Perry
Independent Hall
Charles Street
Lucy Camara
Domingos Camara
Manuel Castro, Jr
Manuel Castro
Mount Hope Avenue
St. Elizabeth's
Rex Henrique Rocha
Mary Castro
John Castro
There Are No Islands Any More Poem of Aiding Freedom
A wartime civic poem urging readers to abandon isolationism and aid democratic nations. The speaker contrasts isolation with collective action against fascism, urging Americans to support Britain, France, and allies with supplies and resolve to defend freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islander
France
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town OF
Grammar School
Cooke
Bennett Munro
James DeWolf
Bishop Howe
High
Franklin Streets
Catherine Street
Academy
Perry Vasconcellos
Edna ST Vincent Millay
Spade and Broom
Pleasant ST
Fale River
Mas
J. J. Nascimento
Bristol County Water Company
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