31 December 1934, Manchester Guardian.
Sir Edward Donner Dead. Great Manchester Figure. Liberal Leader
NA 1934 FG 2
His Work for the University. Devoted Service.
NA 1934 H 1
9 June 1934, The Scotsman
Merchant Maidens. 240th Anniversary. Greyfriars Church Service
Description of a service to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the foundation of Edinburgh Ladies' College. The guest speaker was Miss M G Clarke. She commented on the history and traditions of the College.
NA1934 H 2
9 June 1934, The Scotsman
Merchant Maidens Celebration
Photograph of Miss Clarke, Miss Mary Tweedie and others at the commemoration of the foundation of Edinburgh Ladies' College.
NA 1934 H 2
9 June 1934, The Scottish Daily Express
Founders� Day Service
Report of the celebration of the 240th anniversary of the foundation of Edinburgh Ladies' College. Includes a photograph of Miss Clarke and Miss M Tweedie.
Misc 1934 St 1
Manchester High School for Girls
Appeal for contributions to the Eira Jupe Memorial Fund
NA 1934 G 1
27 July 1934, The Morning Post
Manchester High School for Girls
Report of the scholarships awarded to Beatrice Hoyle.
NA 1934 G 2
3 December 1934, News Chronicle
The Complete School
Report of the academic successes of the school, participation in sport and out of school activities.
NA 1934 G 3
6 October 1934
Gresford Relief. Lord Mayor's Fund Now £5,805
Description of the money raised for the relief of dependents of the Gresford Colliery disaster. The school contributed £14 10s.
NA 1934 G 4
3 December 1934, Manchester Guardian
Maids in Uniform. Manchester Solves a School Dress Problem
Description of the problems of introducing a school uniform. Includes Miss Clarke's comments on uniform, details of successes at the school including Ethel Lowry swimming the Channel and improvements in facilities for sport.
Misc 1934 G 1
July 1934
Manchester High School for Girls. School Dress
Regulations for school uniform. At the foot of the page is a hand - written note about uniform in 1931.
Misc 1934 G 2
Manchester Education Committee - Juvenile Employment Bureau
Flyer announcing a talk to be given by Margery Callis on "Openings for Girls in Domestic Science."
Misc 1934 G 3
May 1934
Manchester High School for Girls
Invitation to a careers evening at the school.
Misc 1934 G 4
Qualitative Analysis
Table showing work in chemistry done by different groups.
Misc 1934 G 5
Prayer for the Federation
Prayer for the Old Girls' Federation.
Misc 1934 G 6
27 July 1934
School report of Brenda Burkill
Misc 1934 G 7
21 December 1934
School report of Brenda Burkill
NA 1934 D 1
1 February 1934
Sheppey, Great Entertainment. Should Turn the Tide at the Repertory
Review of the play Sheppey. Includes comments on the performance of Joan Winstanley.
NA 1934 D 2
Photograph of Gabriel Toyne and Joan Winstanley.
NA 1934 D 3
Photograph of Gabriel Toyne and Joan Winstanley.
NA 1934 D 4
Photograph of Gabriel Toyne and Joan Winstanley.
NA 1934 D 5
27 April 1934, Manchester Evening News
Programme of Plays in their Own Tongue
Report of a forthcoming performance of plays and songs in different languages at the school.
NA 1934 D 6
24 April 1934, Manchester Guardian
High School Girls. Three Plays in Aid of Charities
Report of the forthcoming performance of The Treasure of the Alhambra, The Workhouse Ward and Thirty Minutes in the Street. Details given of the charities in aid of which the performances will take place.
NA 1934 D 7
28 April 1934, City News
High School's Dramatic Society
Report of the forthcoming performance of The Treasure of the Alhambra, The Workhouse Ward and Thirty Minutes in the Street and folk songs in various languages. Details given of the charities in aid of which the performances will take place.
Misc 1934 Sp 1
7 July 1934
Extract from a Deed concerning the school playing fields at Birchfields Rd.
NA 1934 E 1
12 January 1934. Manchester Evening News
The Ivy Emblem
Report on the forthcoming celebration of Founders' Day at which the guest speaker will be the Dean of Manchester. Includes brief comments on the foundation of the school, the use of ivy as the school emblem and the school uniform [described as blue and white]. Includes a photograph of Miss Clarke.
Includes references to Miss Day, Miss Burstall, Miss M G Clarke.
NA 1934 E 2
19 January 1934, Evening News
At School 60 Years Ago. Two Old Pupils Back in Manchester. Anniversary Day
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Garfield Williams, Dean of Manchester. He criticised the "mass produced thought" produced by the media and exams. Includes reminiscences of the school by F Harrison including her first day at the school, fees, dress, drill [gymnastics] and deportment.
Includes a reference to Miss Day.
NA 1934 E 3
To - day's News
Comment that the Dean of Manchester criticised the damaging effect on education of "mass psychology."
NA 1934 E 4
Mass Production in Education. Dean of Manchester's Protest
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Garfield Williams, Dean of Manchester. He criticised the criticised the damaging effect on education of "mass psychology" produced by the media and exams.
NA 1934 E 5
Modern Girl is Better. A Headmistress Thinks So
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Garfield Williams, Dean of Manchester. He criticised the "mass produced thought" produced by the media and exams. Miss Clarke commented on the qualities of the contemporary schoolgirl and on married teachers. Includes a photograph of Dr Garfield Williams.
NA 1934 E 6
Dean and "Mass News," Its Effects on Modern Education
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Garfield Williams, Dean of Manchester. He criticised the "mass production effects" on education produced by the media.
NA 1934 E 7
Accuracy
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Garfield Williams, Dean of Manchester. Comments on his views about the damaging effects of mass produced news.
NA 1934 E 8
Mass Production in Education. Dean of Value of Tradition in Schools
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Garfield Williams, Dean of Manchester. He criticised the "mass production of opinion" produced by exams and the media but he paid tribute to the work of BBC radio. He attributed the growth of fascism partly to people's inability to make decisions. He also praised school traditions.
Reference made to F Padmore.
NA 1934 E 9
Photograph of Founders' Day.
NA 1934 E 10
1934
School�s 60th Birthday
Photograph of Founders' Day celebrations at the Whitworth Hall.
NA 1934 E 11
The Manchester High School for Girls
Photograph of Founders' Day
NA 1934 E 12
20 January 1934, Evening Chronicle
High School's 60th Birthday
Photograph of Founders' Day
NA 1934 E 13
27 July 1934, Manchester Guardian
Manchester High School. Speech Day Celebration
Description of Speech Day. The guest speaker was Dr R G Parsons, Bishop of Southwark. He commented on the qualities of an educated person and suggested reasons for the "breakdown of self - government and a surrender to despotism" occurring in other countries.
Miss Clarke commented on the increasing number of pupils in the school, exam successes and the Old Girls' Association [sic].
NA 1934 E 14
27 July 1934, The Times
Manchester High School for Girls
Description of Speech Day. The guest speaker was Dr R G Parsons, Bishop of Southwark. He commented on the qualities of an educated person.
NA 1934 E 15
News Chronicle
Photograph of Speech Day.
NA 1934 E 16
Daily Dispatch
Photograph of Speech Day.
NA 1934 E 17
3 March 1934, Manchester Guardian
Manchester High School Old Girls' Federation
Description of the first annual meeting of the Old Girls' Federation. Includes information about the financial state of the Federation and the regional societies.
References made to Miss Burstall, Annie Ellis, Philippa Esdaile, Nancy Ashworth.
NA 1934 E 18
5 May 1934, Manchester Guardian
High School Old Girls A Miss Jupe Memorial
Description [incomplete] of the meeting of the Old Girls' Federation. General comments made on the help which the Federation provides for members.
References made to Annie Ellis, Philippa Esdaile.
NA 1934 E 19
6 May 1934, Manchester Guardian
Description of a dinner of members of the Old Girls' Federation.
Miss Clarke commented on the range of activities of girls in the school. Philippa Esdaile commented on the help which the Federation provides for members.
References made to Miss Burstall, Mrs Parker Morris.
Misc 1934 E 1
Stuck to a sheet of paper are two yellow bows and a paper ivy leaf inscribed with the name, Ruth Rapaport. On the sheet is the comment, "Worn for Dinner by Miss Burstall, 1934."
Misc 1934 E 2
February 1934
Manchester High School Old Girls' Federation. Manchester Centre
Notice of a meeting and the agenda.
Misc 1934 E 3
25 April 1934
Manchester High School Old Girls' Federation. Jubilee Meeting
Invitation from Miss Clarke to members of the Old Girls' Federation to join in a gym lesson with Miss Bourne and senior girls.
Misc 1934 E 4
28 November 1934
School Charities. Cake and Candy Sale
Notice that a Cake and Candy Sale will be held at the school.
Misc 1934 E 5
28 November 1934
School Charities. Cake and Candy Sale
Notice that a Cake and Candy Sale will be held at the school.
Misc 1934 E 6
28 November 1934
Cake and Candy Sale
Hand written instructions about the organisation of the Cake and Candy Sale. Includes a reference to Miss Scott.
Misc 1934 E 7
28 November 1934
Cake and Candy Sale
List of entertainments at the Cake and Candy Sale.
Misc 1934 O 1
Map of the Rusholme area including the Grangethorpe Hosptial and Platt Fields.