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Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 1 of 4

"They taught her the usual ABC’s, singing, penmanship, and writing, and art class. When she attended Ashland High School, her teachers taught history…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"… and reciting passages from it and practicing penmanship by copying them down. Putting aside the Bible, the first true schoolbook was a textbook…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"With these resources she would teach literacy, penmanship, arithmetic, and “good manners”, with recitation, drilling, and oral quizzes."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"Penmanship Practice produced in BrunswickFarmington Historical Society Stephen Titcomb, reputed to be the first settler, came to Farmington before…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… these, Latin and Greek foundations, English, and penmanship were considered extremely important. A common course for young men was navigation."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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