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660. Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: 660
Below is an excerpt from an area newspaper article ca. 1976 describing the contents and history of the Chandler Collection: The Chandler collection was "a gift of 218 volumes of historical textbooks from President Emeritus Paul G. Chandler." "The collection was formed between 1920 and 1930, prior to Dr. Chandler's tenure as president of CSC beginning in 1937. The majority of the texts are 19th century American, with the earliest imprint in 1681 and the latest in 1910. Appraisers Leona Rostenberg and Madeleine B. Stern, after appraising the collection at $5,271, said: 'Many of the books in the collection were influential in shaping the educational practices of this country. Among the high spots may be noted Pike's Arithmetic of 1788, a first among school books; Robertson's Phraseologia Generalis, of 1681, numerous tests by Noah Webster, among them the 1807 Philosophical and Practical Grammar. Grouped together, the 218 works form a fine reflection of early American pedagogy.' In commenting on the gift, Glenn L. Sitzman, associate professor and librarian at the college in charge of arranging the collections, said: 'Carlson Library and Clarion's academic community are indebted to Dr. and Mrs. Chandler for this fine gift, which will enhance Clarion's rich historical heritage. The special flavor of any college's library resources is determined by such generosity and thoughtfulness. This historical collection, representing over 200 years of textbook publishing, comes at an especially appropriate time as we celebrate our country's Bicentennial.' "

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

Practical system of modern geography: or, A view of the present state of the world ... Accompanied by a new and improved atlas. By J. Olney.

 Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 207
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 207
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Publisher: Hartford, D.F. Robinson & Co., 1829.

Description: vi, [7]-269 p. incl. front., illus. 15 cm. + and atlas. 30 x 24 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.; 2d ed.

Dates: 1829

Primary school primer

 Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 154
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 154
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Publisher: New York : M.H. Newman, c1840.

Description: 48 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Series statement: Sanders’ series

Notes: Publisher’s advertisements: [1] p. at front of vol. and p. [4] of cover.; Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1840

Randall’s fourth reader; containing selections from ... English and American authors, in prose and poetry: adapted to family and school reading.

 Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 146
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 146
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Publisher: Albany, E.H. Bender, 1854.

Description: viii, 250 p. 18 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1854

Ray’s Arithmetic, part third : being the author’s Eclectic arithmetic, on the inductive and analytic methods of instruction designed for common schools and academies thoroughly rev., enl. and improved / by Joseph Ray.

 Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 211
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 211
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Publisher: Cincinnati : Winthrop B. Smith & Co., c1844.

Description: 264 p. ; 17 cm.

Series statement: Eclectic series-newly improved.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Other title: Eclectic arithmetic.

Dates: 1844

Ray’s higher arithmetic : the principles of arithmetic analyzed and practically applied, for advanced students / by Joseph Ray ; edited by Chas. E. Matthews

 Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 21
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 21
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Publisher: Cincinnati : Van Antwerp, Bragg, 1881.

Description: 370 p. ; 19 cm.

Series statement: Eclectic educational course

Notes: One of the first books acquired for the Arizona Territorial Normal School Library.; Paul G. Chandler Texbook Collection.

Other title: Higher arithmetic.; Principles of arithmetic analyzed and practically applied, for advanced students.

Dates: 1881

... Ray’s new Higher arithmetic; a revised ed. of the Higher arithmetic

 Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 20
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 20
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Publisher: New York, Cincinnati [etc.] American Book Co. [1908]

Description: iii, 9-408 p. 18 cm.

Series: Eclectic educational series.

Dates: 1908

Ray’s new practical arithmetic

 Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 24
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 24
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Publisher: New York : American Book Company, c1919.

Description: viii, 336 p. ; 18 cm.

Series statement: Eclectic educational series

Notes: Rev. ed.; Originally published in 1877 by Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co.; Paul G. Chandler Texbook Collection.

Dates: 1919

Reader: containing I. The art of delivery ... A selection of lessons in the various kinds of prose. II. Poetick numbers ... A selection of lessons in the various kinds of verse. Being the third part of a Columbian exercise ... By Abner Alden ...

 Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 132
Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 132
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Publisher: Boston: Printed by J. T. Buckingham, for Thomas & Andrews, No. 45, Newbury-Street. October, 1804.

Description: iv,[5]-228 p. 18 1/2 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.; 2d ed., corr. and enl.

Dates: 1804