Contributed by Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society
Description
While teaching "60 scholars" in a school in Paris, Josiah Pierce (1792-1866) wrote to his sister Hannah (1788-1873) in Baldwin, describing his boarding situation as well as his teaching experiences.
Hannah also taught school at various times. In 1815, Josiah continued his own studies at Bowdoin College in Brunswick.
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About This Item
- Title: Josiah Pierce on teaching, Paris, 1814
- Creator: Josiah Pierce
- Creation Date: 1814-12-22
- Subject Date: 1814
- Location: Paris, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Letters
- Education--Maine
- Pierce, Hannah, 1788-1873 --Correspondence
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Schools--Maine--Paris
- Pierce family
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