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War Years: Impact on School

“The successful conduct of your school is one of your direct contributions to National Defense. We wish that our young people may grow into citizens who love America and who are willing to do their part in thoughtful study of her problems, in sharing the cost of government, and, if necessary, making any and every sacrifice to defend this land against foreign aggression. Our teachers are earnestly and happily engaged in this vital task.” Harold B. Clifford Superintendent of Schools.

Monhegan, ME “Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of the Municipal Officers of the Plantation of Monhegan Maine for the Year Ending February 7th 1941 and Report of the Superintendent of Schools” 1941.

Fuel ration card belonging to Elva Brackett.
Due to the scarcity of heating oil, school was held in the teacher’s home.

Monhegan, ME. “Twenty-Eighth Annual Report of the Municipal Officers of the Plantation of Monhegan Maine for the Year Ending February 5th 1944 and the Report of the Superintendent of Schools” 1944