Vocational Collection

The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank
CARTOON: SURGEONS, 1811. The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

Cartoon titled 'The British Educational Curse'
5308756 Cartoon titled 'The British Educational Curse'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'The British Educational Curse'. Academic and vocational education was kept separate)

Portrait of Arthur Aaron, Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Irving Lasch, Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Irving Lasch, ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Irving Lasch, ca. July 1947

Portrait of Julius Grossman, ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Julius Grossman, ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Arthur Aaron, ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arthur Aaron, ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Practical College Magistratskaia Street, 1886. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
Practical College Magistratskaia Street, 1886. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings, which capture various remote corners of the Siberian wilderness

Cooking school class in College Settlement. The boss temperance sermon, c
1220118 Cooking school class in College Settlement. The boss temperance sermon, c.1895 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Museum of the City of New York

The Board School Carpentry Class (b / w photo)
3092145 The Board School Carpentry Class (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Board School Carpentry Class)

Schoolboys build little houses. More than a 100 schoolboys from aged 13 are 1st year students at the Hammersmith school of building

North American T-39A Sabreliner 61-0664
North American T-39A-1-NA Sabreliner 61-0664 (msn 265-67, buzz number TG-664), circa 1965. Disposed of to AMARC on 21 March 1985. To Dual Vocational Institute, Tracy, CA Jun 8, 1990

Nontron, Dordogne - Blacksmith High School. Date: 1906

Mixed Breed Dog Dressed In Leather Cap And Aviator Glasses Looking Skyward, Canada, Alberta

SHOEMAKER, 17th CENTURY. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis
SHOEMAKER, 17th CENTURY. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius " Orbis sensualium pictus."

WELDING STUDENT, 1942. Young woman learning to weld at a vocational school, United States. Photograph by Howard Liberman, July 1942

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, 1942. Women learning aircraft construction in Florida as part of the war effort. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS, 1939. Students at work in a carpentry shop class at Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. 1939

HIGH SCHOOL TYPING, 1935. Typing class at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, 1935

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS, 1942. Students in a high school business class in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Photograph by John Collier, 1942

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, c1899. Students in the agriculture laboratory. Oil over photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1899

POTTER, 1659. Woodcut from a 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis sensualium pictus

BOOKBINDER, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis sensualium
BOOKBINDER, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius " Orbis sensualium pictus"

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, 1917. Student working at Pauls Valley training school, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1917

OKLAHOMA: SCHOOL, 1917. Domestic science class at Horace Mann School, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1917

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS, c1912. Students practicing at the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company School in New York. Photograph, c1912

SHOEMAKER, 1659. A shoemaker. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis sensualium pictus

PRINTMAKER, 1859. A journeyman printer describes the art of etching on copper. Etching by George Cruikshank, English, 1859

TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. U. S. Army Medical School student working on typhoid vaccine
TYPHOID: VACCINE, c1917. U.S. Army Medical School student working on typhoid vaccine, c1917

BOOKBINDER, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of John Amos Comenius, Orbis sensualium pictus

HINE: CONTINUATION SCHOOL. Young women studying textiles at a continuation school at Ipswich Mills in South Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1917

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Boy at a warping machine at the Clyde Cotton Mill in Newton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

VIRGINIA: BLACKSMITH. Young men training in blacksmithing at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. Photograph, c1900

BLACKSMITH CLASS, c1899. Students learning blacksmithing in metal shop class in a high school in Washington, D.C. Photographed by Francis Benjamin Johnston, c1899

BLACKSMITH CLASS, c1899. African American students learning blacksmithing at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

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In the world of vocational education, various professions have been captured throughout history, showcasing the dedication and skill required to excel in these fields. Take a glimpse into the past with these captivating images. "The Examination of a Young Surgeon" by George Cruikshank, an 1811 satirical etching, humorously portrays the challenges faced by aspiring surgeons as they undergo rigorous assessments. A wood engraving from the 19th century depicts a groundbreaking sight - a female medical student studying dissection. This image serves as a testament to women breaking barriers and pursuing their passion for medicine. Meanwhile, at a cooking school class in College Settlement, students gather to learn culinary arts while also receiving moral guidance through temperance sermons. A unique blend of practical skills and ethical teachings shaping future chefs. The Board School Carpentry Class is captured in an evocative black-and-white photograph. Here young learners hone their woodworking skills under careful guidance, preparing them for careers in craftsmanship and construction. Moving beyond traditional vocations, we see North American T-39A Sabreliner 61-0664 soaring through the skies. This aircraft represents the technical expertise required in aviation-related occupations. Traveling to Nontron, Dordogne brings us to Blacksmith High School where students master this ancient craft that continues to shape our modern world with its strength and artistry. Schoolboys building little houses showcases hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity and practicality among young minds. These early lessons lay foundations for future architects and builders who will shape our cities tomorrow. Venturing into Spain's Asturias Region leads us to Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura - once an educational institution nurturing diverse talents across various disciplines. Its grandeur stands as a reminder of how vocational training can flourish within cultural centers. Bethune-Cookman College takes us back to Daytona Beach in 1943 when Gordon Parks captured African-American students pursuing higher education amidst racial adversity. Their determination and resilience inspire generations to come.