Box MN Box 1 Folder 1.2

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Administration, 1900-1918: Brochures 1901, 1902, 1910, 1911 and 1918. Copies of Roll of Students (1893 - 1901, 1893 - 1902, 1905 - 1908, 1909 - 1910 and 1916 - 1917)

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Administration, 1894 - 1902 ~ News Clippings of ads, new teacher announcements and updates, alumni updates and general information and descriptions articles about the school.

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Administration, 1900-1918: Brochures 1901, 1902, 1910, 1911 and 1918. Copies of Roll of Students (1893 - 1901, 1893 - 1902, 1905 - 1908, 1909 - 1910 and 1916 - 1917)

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History of 1894 opening of the school, innaugural faculty and administrators, tuition, adminition requirements, course of study

Abstract Article on Manzanita Hall pubished in The Palo Alto Times two years after the School opened. Describes MH as the "leading preparatory school for boys" for entry to Stanford University. The primary school (one of very few references to there initially being a program for younger boys) has been discontinued to make room for expansion of the "advanced department." Describes the qualifications of Frank Cramer, principal, as well as many of the other instructors he has hired. Also references...

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Administration, 1894 - 1902 ~ News Clippings of ads, new teacher announcements and updates, alumni updates and general information and descriptions articles about the school.

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MH will occupy the Bishop building at the corner of Univeristy Avenue and Waverly in Palo Alto. Ten or 12 boys will live in this building and private homes will be secured for other admitted students. Includes info on tuition and boarding for the Bishop building.

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Photocopied from Palo Alto Library history files

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Palo Alto Times Article describing (contrator?) George W. Mosher bagan work on Hough Hall, a 15-room building including classrooms, office, and hall.The upper story includes a "suite of rooms for assistant principal (unnamed) and rooms for students. This nearly doubles the present capacity of the school. Includes cost and room sizes. "Will be ready for occupancy about September 1st."

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Palo Alto Times article describes the first two years of Manzanita Hall, the popularity and growth. There is a need for larger facilities and the faculty has doubled.Includes Frank Cramer's credentials and the current tuition.

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Reports the sale of the school from Frank Cramer to James LeRoy Dixon, a Stabford graduate. (publication unavailable)