Sir Edward Donner. Girls' School Governors' Tribute
Report of a resolution passed by the school's governors expressing their sorrow at the death of Sir Edward Donner.
NA 1935 FG 2
Sir Edward Donner
Obituary of Edward Donner. Includes comments on his contributions to the school, to Manchester Grammar School and to Manchester University.
NA 1935 FG 3
Tribute to Edward Donner including brief comments on his role in the school, Manchester Grammar School and Manchester University. Includes comments on his political role. Includes a photograph.
NA 1935 FG 4
Death Fall at 94. Inquest Verdict on Sir Edward Donner
Description of the circumstances of the death of Sir Edward Donner. Includes a summary of his career.
NA 1935 FG 5
26 May 1935, The Observer
Notice of the will of Sir Edward Donner including a gift to the school of £1,000.
NA 1935 H 1
16 March 1935. The Times Literary Supplement
Manchester Women
Brief description of the career and interests of Miss Clarke. Includes a photograph.
NA 1935 St 1
11 May 1935, Manchester Guardian
Appointment as Head Mistress
Report of the appointment of Miss Mary Fisher as Headmistress of Holly Lodge School for Girls in Birmingham.
NA 1935 St 2
7 September 1935, The Field
Wild Camel in Spain
Article about camels in Spain.
NA 1935 St 3
February 1935, The Woman Citizen
Catherine Chisholm, MD, CBE
Obituary of Dr Catherine Chisholm. Includes a description of her career.
NA 1935 G 1
Report of the marriage of Jane Mutch to Sir William Arbuthnot Lane. Includes brief details of their careers. Includes a photograph of Sir William Arbuthnot Lane.
NA 1935 G 2
Sir Arbuthnot Lane Weds. Bride his Son - in - Law's Sister
Report of the marriage of Jane Mutch to Sir William Arbuthnot Lane. Includes brief details of their careers.
NA 1935 G 3
19 July 1935, Manchester Guardian
£1,850 for a Girl. Severe Burns in School Laboratory
Description of a settlement reached in the case Meyer v Lever. An unnamed girl was awarded damages after an accident in a chemistry lab left her with severe burns.
NA 1935 G 4
Daily Mail
"Parents to Blame" Schools' Homework Reply. "Stop Children being Tired"
Comments on the problem of work load for school children given by Trevor Dennis and Miss Clarke. She supported homework and commented that overwork was caused by problems of lack of communication between school and home.
NA 1935 G 5
17 February 1935, Evening Chronicle
Should Teachers Decide? Secondary School Age Problem
Report of the issue of entry into secondary school at 11 instead of 12 or 13. Alderman Titt opposed early entry. Miss Clarke supported it and stressed the importance of the judgement of the teacher.
Misc 1935 G 1
Linocut by Dilys Adams which won first prize in the National Eisteddfod Competition.
Misc 1935 G 2
8 February 1935
Manchester Education Committee - Juvenile Employment Bureau
Flyer advertising talks on jobs in pharmacy and massage.
Misc 1935 G 3
26 February 1936
Manchester High School for Girls. School Journey to the Rhine and Black Forest
Itinerary for the forthcoming school visit to the Bavarian Alps. Includes references to Miss Eva Weiste and Miss S H Weiste.
NA 1935 E 1
19 January 1935, Manchester Guardian
Homage to Founders
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Prof C H Dodd. Reference to his address on "the true nature of education."
NA 1935 E 2i
19 January 1935, Manchester Guardian
Distinctive Mark of Education. Professor Dodd and a Just Sense of Values
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Prof C H Dodd. He commented that the hallmark of a good education was to have "a good sense of values." He criticised the effects of the mass media and commented that "freedom was in a poor way in the world." Includes a photograph of the assembled school.
References made to Mr F A Padmore, Miss M G Clarke.
NA 1935 E 2ii
19 January 1935, Manchester Guardian
Distinctive Mark of Education. Professor Dodd and a Just Sense of Values
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Prof C H Dodd. He commented that the hallmark of a good education was to have "a good sense of values." He criticised the effects of the mass media and commented that "freedom was in a poor way in the world." Includes a photograph of the assembled school.
References made to Mr F A Padmore, Miss M G Clarke.
NA 1935 E 3
19 January 1935, Daily Dispatch
Photograph of Founders' Day.
NA 1935 E 4i
19 January 1935, Manchester Evening Chronicle
As the Parents Saw It
Photograph of Founders' Day.
NA 1935 E 4ii
19 January 1935, Manchester Evening Chronicle
As the Parents Saw It
Photograph of Founders' Day.
NA 1935 E 5
All Smiles Day
Photograph of Prof C H Dodd and girls on Founders' Day.
NA 1935 E 6
26 July 1935, Manchester Guardian
Education of Girls. Need in Industry. The High School Speech Day
Description of Speech Day. The guest speaker was Lady Moberly. She commented on the need for balance in life. Miss Clarke commented on the problems which women had in getting jobs. F Padmore paid tribute to Edward Donner.
NA 1935 E 7
6 May 1935, Manchester Guardian
Manchester Girls' High School Reunion.
Description of a meeting of the Old Girls' Federation. Includes general comments by Kathleen Hall, Annie Ellis, Nancy Ashworth.
Includes references to Miss Burstall, Hilda Johnstone, Mrs Skemp.
NA 1935 E 8
6 May 1935, Manchester Guardian London Letter
A Manchester Reunion.
Description of a meeting of the Old Girls' Federation. Includes general comments by Kathleen Hall, Annie Ellis, Nancy Ashworth.
Includes references to Miss Burstall, Hilda Johnstone, Mrs Skemp.
NA 1935 O 1
2 November 1935, Smethwick Telephone [sic]
Holly Lodge High School for Girls
Description of Speech Day at Holly Lodge High School for Girls. The Headmistress, Miss Mary Fisher, commented on the importance of independence in thinking and women's responsibility in politics.
NA 1935 O 2
2 November 1935, Smethwick Telephone [sic]
Local Affairs
Comments on the importance of voting at elections made at the Speech Day at Holly Lodge High School for Girls.
Misc 1935 O 3
Armistice Day message written by Samuel Hoare. Includes reference to the work of the League of Nations.