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Scope and Contents

Bound volumes of examinations given to candidates for qualification as teachers in the Boston Public Schools for the years 1876-1893, 1925-30, 1932-1935, 1937-1938, 1940-1957, and 1959-1962.

Dates

1876-1962 with gaps

Creator

Boston (Mass.). School Committee. Board of Examiners (Organization)
Boston (Mass.). School Committee. Board of Superintendents (Organization)

Historical note

The Board of Examiners, established in 1924, took over the duties formerly conferred upon the Board of Supervisors and Board of Superintendents relating to the examination of pupils for admission to the various schools and the examination and certification of candidates for all teaching and supervisory positions and promotions.