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1871 Mass, BRIDGEWATER STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Illustrated Cover & Letterhead Encl!
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- ID# : 224649119
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- Start : Fri 08 Nov 2024 11:17:16 (EDT)
- Close : Fri 11 Jul 2025 00:13:03 (EDT)
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1871 Mass, BRIDGEWATER STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Illustrated Cover & Letterhead Encl!
DEC 5, (1871) Bridgewater, Mass CDS
Cork Cancel on Scott #147
Illustrated - "Old Town Hall Building"
Bridgewater State Normal School Pictured
(School for Teachers)
Addressed to Miss Florence C. Leonard
Letter included on their Letterhead
The building can be seen on their catalogues.. shown HERE
Bridgewater State University was founded by Horace Mann as a normal school styled Bridgewater Normal School. It opened on September 9, 1840, making it the oldest permanently located institution of public higher education in Massachusetts. As one of the first normal schools in the nation, its initial mission was to train school teachers. Today Bridgewater, which is regarded as the "home of teacher education in America", has the largest enrollment of teacher education students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Since the 1960s, the school has also expanded its program to include liberal arts, business, and aviation science. It became a university and took on its present name in 2010. During its history, it has also been known as Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater Teachers College, Bridgewater State Teachers College, and State Teachers College at Bridgewater. The normal school opened in the basement of the Old Bridgewater Town Hall, in a 40-foot by 50-foot space, divided into three rooms: an ante-room for students, an apparatus room, and a classroom. The first class consisted of 21 women and seven men. Nicholas Tillinghast, the first principal (1840-53) was initially the only instructor. The school year consisted of two 14-week terms. Students were not required to attend consecutively.
Light to moderate wear. Nothing major. This cover is in Fine Condition. <-- Condition Issues If Any. If there are wrinkles, waves, tears or missing pieces, I'll mention them. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids or purchase!
DEC 5, (1871) Bridgewater, Mass CDS
Cork Cancel on Scott #147
Illustrated - "Old Town Hall Building"
Bridgewater State Normal School Pictured
(School for Teachers)
Addressed to Miss Florence C. Leonard
Letter included on their Letterhead
The building can be seen on their catalogues.. shown HERE
Bridgewater State University was founded by Horace Mann as a normal school styled Bridgewater Normal School. It opened on September 9, 1840, making it the oldest permanently located institution of public higher education in Massachusetts. As one of the first normal schools in the nation, its initial mission was to train school teachers. Today Bridgewater, which is regarded as the "home of teacher education in America", has the largest enrollment of teacher education students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Since the 1960s, the school has also expanded its program to include liberal arts, business, and aviation science. It became a university and took on its present name in 2010. During its history, it has also been known as Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater Teachers College, Bridgewater State Teachers College, and State Teachers College at Bridgewater. The normal school opened in the basement of the Old Bridgewater Town Hall, in a 40-foot by 50-foot space, divided into three rooms: an ante-room for students, an apparatus room, and a classroom. The first class consisted of 21 women and seven men. Nicholas Tillinghast, the first principal (1840-53) was initially the only instructor. The school year consisted of two 14-week terms. Students were not required to attend consecutively.
Light to moderate wear. Nothing major. This cover is in Fine Condition. <-- Condition Issues If Any. If there are wrinkles, waves, tears or missing pieces, I'll mention them. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids or purchase!
In general, postal history items will be in fine / very fine condition. Many like FDC's will be in excellent condition. Standalone stamps will be described. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your purchases!
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| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 224649119 |
| Start Time | Fri 08 Nov 2024 11:17:16 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Fri 11 Jul 2025 00:13:03 (EDT) |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 1 |
| Dispatch Time | 2 Days |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United States |
| Auto Extend | No |
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