Virgil Woodcock signature book
Collection
Identifier: 003426
Codex 003426
Description
Notebook with signatures of school commissioners, teachers and other notables approving of Virgil Woodcock's (1803-1875) invention of rearranging student desks in school rooms. He claimed that his "Diagonal Arrangement" in favor of single desks rather than double desks, would provide each student with their own desk and thereby preventing "interference with another." Includes two illustrated pamphlets explaining his arrangement.
Dates
- 1855 - 1861
Creator
- Woodcock, Virgil, 1803-1875 (Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
1 volume ; 35 cm
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository