660. Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection

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Identifier: 660

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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:

Enquiry into the duties of the female sex. By Thomas Gisborne.

Item — Volumes Archives Chandler Collection no. 54

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 54

Abstract

Publisher: London, Printed for T. Cadell jun. and W. Davies, 1798.

Description: viii, 448 p. 22 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.; 3rd ed.

Dates: 1798

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Enquiry into the duties of the female sex. By Thomas Gisborne.

European schools; what I saw in the schools of germany, france, austria, and switzerland.

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 101

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 101

Abstract

Publisher: New York, D. Appleton and company, 1897.

Description: xvi, 426 p. illus. (incl. maps) diagrs. 19 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1897

Found in: Clarion University Archives / European schools; what I saw in the schools of germany, france, austria, and switzerland.

Evidences of Christianity : a first class book for Sunday schools

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 82

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 82

Abstract

Publisher: Boston : Lincoln & Edmands, 1832.

Description: 86 p. ; 16 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1832

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Evidences of Christianity : a first class book for Sunday schools

Explicatory catechism ; or, An explanation of the Assembly’s Shorter catechism ... By Thomas Vincent ...

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 80

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 80

Abstract

Publisher: Northampton [Mass.] Printed by William Butler, 1805.

Description: vi, [7]-265, 35 p. 18 cm.

Notes: "An address on the subjects of prayer and family religion, by Benjamin Trumbull": 35 p. at end.' Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1805

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Explicatory catechism ; or, An explanation of the Assembly’s Shorter catechism ... By Thomas Vincent ...

Farmer’s school book

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 128

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 128

Abstract

Publisher: Albany : Common School Depository, 1837.

Description: 238 p. ; 16 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1837

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Farmer’s school book

Fashionable American letter writer, or, The art of polite correspondence : containing a variety of plain and elegant letters on business, love, courtship, marriage, relationship, friendship, & c : with forms of complimentary cards : to the whole is prefixed Directions for letter writing, and Rules for composition

Item — Volumes Archives Chandler Collection no. 47

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 47

Abstract

Publisher: Newark, N.J. : Benjamin Olds, 1832.

Description: 175 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.

Notes: Running title: Letter writer.; On cover: The American letter writer ...; Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Other title: Art of polite correspondence.; American letter writer.

Dates: 1832

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Fashionable American letter writer, or, The art of polite correspondence : containing a variety of plain and elegant letters on business, love, courtship, marriage, relationship, friendship, & c : with forms of complimentary cards : to the whole is prefixed Directions for letter writing, and Rules for composition

Fifth reader

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 136

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 136

Abstract

Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Indiana School Book Co., c1889.

Description: 352 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Series statement: Indiana educational series

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Variant title: At head of title: Indiana state series

Dates: 1889

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Fifth reader

Fifty best poems of England

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 31

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 31

Abstract

Publisher: New York : Little Leather Library Corp., [19--?]

Description: 86 p. ; 10 cm.

Series statement: Little leather library.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: unknown

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Fifty best poems of England

First book in astronomy, adapted to the use of common schools. Illustrated with steele plate engravings. By Rev. J.L. Blake.

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 34

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 34

Abstract

Publisher: Boston, Gould, Kendall and Lincoln, 1839.

Description: 120 p. illus., 8 plates. 22 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.; Stereotype ed., with additions and improvements.

Dates: 1839

Found in: Clarion University Archives / First book in astronomy, adapted to the use of common schools. Illustrated with steele plate engravings. By Rev. J.L. Blake.

First lessons in geography for young children : designed as an introduction to the author’s Primary geography / by S. Augustus Mitchell.

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 163

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 163

Abstract

Publisher: Philadelphia : E.H. Butler & Co., 1871, c1859.

Description: 72 p. : ill., maps ; 18 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Series: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868. New series of geographies.

Dates: 1871

Found in: Clarion University Archives / First lessons in geography for young children : designed as an introduction to the author’s Primary geography / by S. Augustus Mitchell.