Literacy Collection (page 2)

Jewish charities activities involving children, 1931 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Jewish charities activities involving children, 1931 May 27

Puerto Rico Schools, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Puerto Rico Schools, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Puerto Rico Schools, 1912. [Men in a classroom]

Long Live the Sun! Hide the Darkness!, 1921. Creator: Simakov, Ivan Vasilievich (1877-1925)
Long Live the Sun! Hide the Darkness!, 1921. Private Collection

Mississippi grocery store, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mississippi grocery store. ['Libity Cash Groc. - M. Pope. - M.Ark.']

Georgia road sign, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Georgia road sign. ['Hambuglars']

Stranded residents of Careyville, Florida, , 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Stranded residents of Careyville, Florida, who formerly obtained a livelihood from the lumber industry

Three Young Dreamers, c. 1760. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Three Young Dreamers, c. 1760. Detail from a larger artwork

Arvin camp for migrant workers (FSA), California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Arvin camp for migrant workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA) California. A small library in camp with Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Northwestern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Northwestern Arkansas. [Written on side of car: Horse Traininig & Braking [sic] by Whipple & Son']

Three Young Dreamers, c. 1760. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Three Young Dreamers, c. 1760. Detail from a larger artwork

The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Painting in the Exhibition of the British Institution, ...meant to indicate the arrival of an Indian Mail with the news of a dear-bought victory....It

Sweet Summer Time - drawn by Gavarni, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sweet Summer Time - drawn by Gavarni, 1850. Illustration to a story by Thomas Miller:..beautiful as the landscape is, it lacks a charm unless woman is there to adorn it; it seems like the Garden of

Deaf and Dumb School, Palayamkottai, India
C. E. Z. (Church of England Zenana Missionary Society) Deaf and Dumb School, Palamcottah (now Palayamkottai in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu), India. Deaf and Dumb children learning to talk

Children at the Gatehouse School, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London seen here during a lesson on money. 23rd January

A special television monitor for Coventrys new central library will help people read the small print. The screen, which magnifies print was tested by the Lord Mayor, Bill McKernan

Male and female students reading in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Trainee teachers campaigning against education cuts
Trainee teachers from the College of All Saints campaigning against education cuts, June 1976. Date: 1976

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An Evangelista; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
An Evangelista; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. [Indigenous people with a man at a writing desk, possibly a scribe]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Misses Walker & Eldridge, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Misses Walker & Eldridge, between 1855 and 1865

Mrs. Cates signs chattel mortgage with "X", Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Cates signs chattel mortgage with " X." Malheur County, Oregon

The Wardlow family in their dugout basement home on Sunday, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Wardlow family in their dugout basement home on Sunday. The youngest boy copies out a recipe for his mother. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Girls of Lincoln Bench School study their reading lesson, near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon
Girls of Lincoln Bench School study their reading lesson. Near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Eight boys at Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Eight boys at Lincoln Bench School. Born in six states. Near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School. Teacher in center. Near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County

Cow Hollow farmer, came from Oklahoma, has received FSA loan... Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cow Hollow farmer, came from Oklahoma, has received FSA (Farm Security Administration) loan to help them establish their new place. Wife is co-signer with her husband on chattel mortgage

The Chapman (litho)
5227025 The Chapman (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapman. Illustration for History of The Horn Book by Andrew W Tuer (Leadenhall Press)

The First Lesson, 1897 (watercolour heightened with white, on card)
651995 The First Lesson, 1897 (watercolour heightened with white, on card) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 54.6x37.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Lesson)

Procede des anciens Romains pour la multiplication de leurs productions litteraires (engraving)
7162717 Procede des anciens Romains pour la multiplication de leurs productions litteraires (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Biscuits (colour litho)
7150688 Biscuits (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Biscuits. Illustration from The Sugar Plum House that Jack Built (Ernest Nister, London)

Reading to Grandfather (engraving)
7182172 Reading to Grandfather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading to Grandfather)

"What makes you look at these books so earnestly? "(litho)
7168952 " What makes you look at these books so earnestly? " (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"They hastened back to the carriage with their respective treasures"(engraving)
7161022 " They hastened back to the carriage with their respective treasures" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Young Dreamers, c. 1760. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Three Young Dreamers, c. 1760

Sampler, England, 1818. Creator: Elizabeth Gloon
Sampler, England, 1818. Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first effort of an infant hand / And while her fingers o er this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With

Sampler, Massachusetts, 1793 / 94. Creator: Hannah Howard
Sampler, Massachusetts, 1793/94. Now in the sixteenth year of my age; my sample; When I am dead and in my grave, When all my bones are rotten; When this you see remember me, Let me not be forgotten

Sampler, United States, c. 1785. Creator: Elizabeth Nicholls
Sampler, United States, c. 1785. The maker was aged about 6 years old

Sampler, Massachusetts, 1822 / 23. Creator: Clarissa Emerson
Sampler, Massachusetts, 1822/23. The verse is attributed to the hymn writer John Newton or Isaac Watts. The maker was 14 years old

Sampler, United States, 1811. Creator: Ann S. Sweitzers
Sampler, United States, 1811

Sampler, United States, 1808. Creator: Nancy Laird
Sampler, United States, 1808. Friendship to every willing mind; Opens Heavenly treasure; There may the sons of sorrow find; Sources of real pleasure

Sampler, United States, 1704. Creator: Rebecah Garland
Sampler, United States, 1704

Sampler, Massachusetts, 1825. Creator: Mary Ayer
Sampler, Massachusetts, 1825

Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490 / 95. Creator: Colyn de Coter
Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490/95

The Holy Family with the Virgin reading a book, 1640-60. Creator: Giulio Carpioni
The Holy Family with the Virgin reading a book, 1640-60

The Writing-Master (engraving)
5220324 The Writing-Master (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Writing-Master)

Horn book (engraving)
5227033 Horn book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horn book. Illustration for History of The Horn Book by Andrew W Tuer (Leadenhall Press)

Seller of educational supplies (engraving)
5227024 Seller of educational supplies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seller of educational supplies)

Children stealing apples (engraving)
5227018 Children stealing apples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children stealing apples)

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"Unlocking the Power of Words: Celebrating Literacy Through Time" In Rivera: Schoolteacher, we witness the dedication and passion of educators like never before. The rural school teacher becomes a beacon of hope, nurturing young minds and instilling in them the love for reading. Thomas Waterman Wood's masterpiece, Reading the Scriptures, takes us back to 1874 when literacy was not just about learning words but also understanding their deeper meanings. It reminds us that literature has always been a gateway to knowledge and enlightenment. Fast forward to 1939, where we find girls from Lincoln Bench School engrossed in their reading lesson. Their determination showcases how education empowers individuals regardless of gender or background. The lending library ticket symbolizes access to books beyond one's means - an opportunity for everyone to embark on literary adventures through novels like The Child Bartholomew's Dream by Mikhail Nesterov or dive into fantastical worlds with Alice in Wonderland by Gilbert Holiday. Miss Blanche Lamont stands proudly with her students in Hecla, Montana in October 1893. Her presence signifies the transformative impact teachers have on shaping young minds and fostering a lifelong love for reading. From bedtime stories shared between parents and children to those precious moments when little ones learn how to read themselves – these snapshots capture the essence as a fundamental skill that opens doors and fuels imagination. Let us remember that literacy is not merely about recognizing letters; it is about embracing knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking. As we celebrate these timeless images depicting various aspects throughout history, let us continue our collective efforts towards creating a world where every individual can unlock their full potential through the power of words.