"1867 - November 12 - Handwritten Algebra Notes - Ellen M. Gifford - School Teacher"
(923) 1868 - November 12 - Handwritten Algebra Notes - Ellen M. Gifford - School Teacher- Condition: Very Good One of the most unusual Ephemera Items I have found. This is 4 pages of handwritten school notes (perhaps a Lesson Plan) about Algebra The notes are numbered. Example: "1. The first thing that is to be taught in Algebra are what a quantity is and that a quantity may be represented by letters as well as figures." The pages measure 8" by 10" and are made of thick paper with light blue lines. The notes are extremely interesting, and give an unusual look into what was being taught in the schools right after the Civil War! The paper has been folded. There are no tears and it is in remarkable condition for paper from that era. From the personal notes found with this Algebra Paper, I know that Ellen Gifford was a school teacher. Written in a small corner on the back page of the notes: "Algebra, Last test, Class dressed in black. 1867" Interesting Note: In one of her personal letters she explains her preperation method to a fellow teacher who needed help. She explained that she studied the lessons the night before and wrote notes so that she was prepared to teach the subject the next day. I believe that Miss Gifford taught in Bridgeport, Massachusetts. There is an 1870 Census Record showing an Ellen M. Gifford, age 32, living in Tisbury Massachusetts.
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