Samuel M. Bowman teacher's record book

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Samuel M. Bowman Teacher's Record Book, 1881-1882, SC 0388, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Creator:
Bowman, Samuel M., 1851-1901 and Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Abstract:
One bound record book kept by Samuel M. Bowman, teacher at the Pine Church School in the Ashby District of Shenandoah County. The volume lists students' names, ages, and their attendance records from 1881-1882.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Samuel M. Bowman Teacher's Record Book, 1881-1882, SC 0388, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

One bound record book kept by Samuel M. Bowman, teacher at the Pine Church School in the Ashby District of Shenandoah County. The volume lists students' names, ages, and their attendance records from 1881-1882. Students' surnames present in the book include Barb, Fadley, Foltz, Funkhouser, Hausenfluck, Hottel, Neff, Overholtz, Pennywitt, Rinehart, Rinker, Schaeffer, Silvius, Swartz, Tisinger, Will, Wolfe, Zirkle, and others.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel M. Bowman (1851-1901) was a reverend in the Methodist Church and teacher at the Pine Church School in Shenandoah County. Pine Church School was located along what is now S. Middle Rd. (Rt. 614) in Mt. Jackson.

Acquisition information:
Purchased September 7, 2024 from Jeffrey S. Evans Associates, Inc. Summer Americana auction.
Custodial history:

Per seller's description: "Property of a Shenandoah Co., VA gentleman."

Physical facet:
1 bound volume
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard