The creator of this scrapbook is unknown. It appears that perhaps the scrapbook was compiled by a Clarion Normal School office or official, such as an individual in the superintendent's / principal's / president's office. One indication of this possibility is that many of the included letters and memos are unsigned, indicating that they may have been drafts or unofficial copies.
This scrapbook consists of Clarion State Normal School-related memorabilia from 1909-1913 inserted and pasted within the pages of a book titled, "Special Reports of the Census Office." Since this book is so similar to the one used in "Scrapbook, 1913-1918" in item 2 of this series, it is thought that this scrapbook was created by the same unknown individual or office.
Some of the items included in the scrapbook are listed below. This listing is not comprehensive:
Loosely inserted in the beginning of the book - program from the annual concert by the Music Department of the Clarion State Normal School. June 26, 1911 in the Chapel Auditorium. H. Margaret Reutter, Director of Music. L. Rohr, Stringed Instruments.
Pasted to cover page - Clarion State Normal School State Board Examination Schedule, June 18-22, 1910
Inserted loosely - a postcard depicting a campus pageant: "A Roman Holiday."
Inserted loosely - program from the third annual contest of the Franklin and Bancroft Literary Societies, Normal Auditorium, June 19, 1909
Pasted to table of contents page - program from a Graduates' Recital by Miss Nelle Burnham and Miss Mona Corlett, Monday, June 27, 1910.
Pasted to table of contents page - program from the fourth annual contest of the Bancroft and Franklin Literary Societies, Normal Auditorium, June 25, 1910
Pasted to page "v" - 1910 Commencement Week Schedule
Pasted to page "v" - June 28, 1910 Alumni Banquet menu and program
Pasted to page "xi" - 22nd Annual commencement program, June 29, 1910
Pasted to un-numbered page - Normal School Commencement 1910 "Class Roll"
Pasted to un-numbered page - newspaper clippings about the Clarion Normal students putting on a Roman, historical pageant.
Pasted to page 7 - Class Day, June 28th, 1910 program. Includes a class roll.
Inserted in page 12 - Clarion State Normal School State Board Examinations Schedule, June 15-18, 1912
Pasted to page 19 - A memo discussing a new edition of the catalog for the Normal School. Of interest is a mention of the Campus Pageant that was held: "Perhaps the most attractive pictures are scenes from the Campus Pageant, that unusually attractive event of commencement week. The scene represented a Roman Holiday and in detail illustrated "A Gladiatorial Combat," "Children Before The Emperor," "Worshiping Vesta," etc."
Pasted to page 23 - a letter dated August 26, 1910 announcing the appointment of Miss Alma G. Rice as the head of the Model School.
Pasted to page 30 - program from the senior class play, 1910. Held Thanksgiving Night, November 25, 1909. Ibsen's "The Doll's House"
Pasted to page 35 - A full-size advertising poster for the November 24, 1910 Senior Class Play.
Pasted to pages 39 and 41 - Thanksgiving Dinner menu and program, Navarre Hall, November 24, 1910
Pasted to page 49 - Outline of special courses for teachers at the Clarion State Normal School.
Pasted to page 51 and 53 - Bulletin of Special Courses for Teachers, Spring Term March 28 to June 28, 1911.
Pasted to page 55 - Schedule of YWCA and YMCA meetings, winter term, 1911
Pasted to page 59 - Clarion State Normal School 1912, Middle Year Class Reception 1911 program (appears to have been a program of music and a play)
Pasted to page 61 - Appears to be an early registration card, or application for the Clarion State Normal School. The form requests information such as: name; home address; county; age; name of parent or guardian; address of parent or guardian; Have you ever taught school?; How long?; What schools have you attended?; Class; Church preference; Where will you board?; Room?; Date of entrance; Have you been vaccinated?
Pasted to pages 63 and 65 - program from "a gymnastic demonstration" - March 20, 1911 in Stevens' Hall
Pasted to pages 67 and 69 - program from the seventh campus pageant, "In the Days of the Medici, Florence, 1450-1500" - presented by the students of the physical training department of the Clarion State Normal School, June 26, 1911
Pasted to page 71 - Clarion State Normal School State Board Examinations schedule, June 17-21, 1911
Pasted to page 77 - postcards advertising Clarion State Normal School
Pasted to page 79 - program for Class Day, June 27, 1911. Includes a class roll.
Inserted between pages 80 and 81 - program for the 21st annual commencement of the Clarion State Normal School held June 23, 1909 in the chapel auditorium; program for commencement for the Clarion State Normal School Model School Department held June 15, 1911
Pasted to page 82 - program from the fifth annual contest of the Franklin and Bancroft Literary Societies, Normal Auditorium, June 24, 1911.
Pasted to page 83 - program from a Model School "entertainment" held May 27, 1911.
Inserted between pages 82 and 83 - program from the Music Department of the Clarion State Normal School Graduates' Recital by Miss Vera McCullough, Miss Ella Moore, and Miss Myrtle Neal - held June 5, 1911
Inserted between pages 90-91 - program for the annual concert by the Music Department of Clarion State Normal School, June 26, 1911
Pasted to page 91 - full size advertising poster for senior class play, November 30, 1911 - "The Rivals"
Pasted to page 105 - program for Clarion State Normal School Middle Year Class 1913 presenting "Miss Bob White" (operetta) - February 20, 1912.
Pasted to pages 107 and 109 - bulletin of courses offered to teachers, winter and spring terms, January 2-March 20 and March 26-June 26, 1912.
Pasted to page 111 - A booklet titled, "Views of the State Normal School".
Inserted between pages 114 and 115 - a damaged, crumbling copy of the June 26, 1911 program from the annual concert by the Music Department of the Clarion State Normal School.
Pasted to page 125 - a letter dated April 4, 1912, mentioning plans for the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of the school. April 12, 1912 was tthe 25th anniversary of the founding of the school.
Pasted to pages 127 and 129 - admission brochure 1912 for Clarion State Normal School
Pasted to page 133 - letter dated May 31, 1912 mentioning the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of the school.
Pasted to page 139 - program for "Baccalaureate Sunday", June 23, 1912
Pasted to pages 142 and 143 - Program for Class Day Exercises, Senior Class, 1912. Class officers are listed on the last page.
Pasted to page 145 - program from the anniversary exercises of the Clarion State Normal School (celebrating the 25th anniversary founding of the school) - held Tuesday, June 25, 1912 at 10:00 AM.
Pasted to page 147 - Commencement Calendar of events for 1912
Pasted to page 149 - Clarion State Normal School State Board Examinations schedule, June 15-18, 1912
Pasted opposite page 152 - program for Training School Commencement, June 13, 1912
Pasted to pages 153 and 155 - program from Concert by the Graduates of the Music Department, Clarion State Normal School, June 24, 1912.
Pasted to page 157 - a brief description of the Clarion State Normal School setting, physical plant, and purpose, seemingly written as part of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the school.
Pasted and inserted in page 171 - newspaper clipping describing the June 26, 1912 commencement.
Inserted between pages 204 and 205 - an August 1, 1912 unmailed postcard, with pre-paid postage, requesting registration information from students, from Principal Harry M. Shafer. The postcard reads," Dear Friend: School opens September 11, Students register on preceding day. I hope you are coming back to go on with your work. In order that we may make ample and satisfactory arrangements it will be helpful to us if you will indicate on the return postal whether or not you will return for the fall term. If you have already made up your mind or have difficulties in the way of determing the matter, be free to write us; we may be able to suggest ways of overcoming your difficulties. Have you selected your room mate or put in a request for your room? Attend to this matter soon. If you know of any persons to whom we may send catalogs or circulars kindly write names on card. A prompt reply will be much appreciated. The outlook is most encouraging. Very sincere'y yours, Harry M. Shafer, Principal."
Pasted to page 205 - program for Senior Class 1913 play, "Ingomar," presented Thursday evening, November 28, 1912.
Pasted to page 211 - Commencement Calendar of activities, 1913
Pasted to page 212 - schedule of state board examinations, June 14, 16, 17, 1913
Pasted to page 213 - program for Training School Commencement, June 12, 1913
Pasted to page 215 - program for the 7th annual contest of the Bancroft and Franklin Literary Societies - Normal Auditorium - June 27, 1913
Pasted to page 217 - program from the 9th Campus Pageant, "Pageant of Liberty," by the students of the Physical Training Department of the Clarion State Normal School - June 28, 1913
Pasted to pages 218 and 219 - program for the Concert by Graduates of the Music and Oral Expression Departments of Clarion State Normal Schook - June 28, 1913.
Pasted to page 221 - program for Baccalaureate Sunday, June 23, 1912
Pasted to page 222 and 223 - Commencement program, July 1, 1913
Inserted between pages 222 and 223 - program from the 23rd annual Commenement of the Clarion State Normal School, June 28, 1911.
Inserted between pages 224 and 225 - Concert program by the Graduates of the Music Department of the Clarion State Normal School, June 24, 1912.
Pasted to page 225 - program for the play, "The Captain of Plymouth" presented by the Class of 1913.
Inserted in back cover of scrapbook - program for Concert by the Graduates of the Music and Oral Expression Departments of Clarion State Normal School - June 28, 1913.
