York County (Va.) School Records, 1933-1978

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Creator:
York County (Va.) Public Schools.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

York County (Va.) School Records, 1933-1978, include term reports, the annual library report for elementary and secondary schools, and preliminary and final annual high school reports. These are for both white and black schools in York County. Principal's reports list the teachers, their salaries, the number of days children attended school, and include statistical reports on the school libraries and PTAs. There are separate reports, required by the State Department of Education, on school libraries, 1933-1939, for both black and white schools. These give details on the training of library staff, the holdings of the library, and what kind of furniture was in the reading rooms. A more detailed list of contents: Principal's or Head Teacher's Term Reports, 1939-1978; Annual Library Reports for Elementary and Secondary Schools, 1933-1939; Annual High School Reports, 1964-1966; and Annual Junior High Reports, 1966-1967.

Biographical / historical:

York County was originally named Charles River County, for Charles I, and was one of the eight shires formed in 1634. The present name was given in 1643, probably in honor of James, duke of York, the second son of Charles I.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of records from York County Public Schools under the accession number 44416.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
.35 cu. ft. (1 box)