1921: EMILY C. REYNOLDS

BEFORE SHE WAS A KUSER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, BEFORE SHE HAD A MIDDLE SCHOOL NAMED FOR HER, MISS REYNOLDS WAS A COMMON, EXTRAORDINARY TEACHER. SHE WAS ALSO A NATIVE OF THE BROMLEY SECTION; HER HOME WAS ACROSS FROM THE FAIR GROUNDS ON NOTTINGHAM WAY. THIS LETTER OF APPOINTMENT AS A TEACHER IS FROM MY KUSER SCHOOL FILES.

CIRCA 1920'S: EMILY REYNOLDS REQUISITION

Another document which I consider to be of historic interest. Why? Simply because it gives a very good idea of the tools of the trade which were in use back in the early years of our Hamilton educational system. I looked in vain for printer cartridges, copy paper, ball point pens, and other school necessities, but found none! I did note a requisition for pen holders. Hmmm, that must be one of those new fangled writing instruments that they dip in that glass bottle with a black bakelite top with a swivel opening....I think they call it an inkwell.....must be the forerunner of today's inkjets.

1922: Thank you note

Would you believe that this rare treasure from one of Hamilton Township's most revered educators was destined for the trash bin? Thanks to then-Superintendent Al DeMartin, I was allowed to preserve these documents for posterity, Why in the world would anyone consider trashing this historical material? Sadly, there is probably still material stored away in the dark closets around Hamilton Township's many buildings, but they are not appreciated for their historic value, and will ultimately and quietly be placed in the recycle bin. SAD!

1957: Emily C. Reynolds

She was a giant among the educators in Hamilton Township. It was a privilege to have been a student during her time as Principal of Kuser school. I was in the Army in Europe when she passed away in 1957, and I recall the shock when Mom Glover's letter came, advising me of her passing.

1953: The Principals

What a treasure! Ruth Parker and Emily Reynolds as we knew them! Ruth was a teacher when I was a student at Kuser. Emily was the Principal. Thanks to Marsha Church King, former "Kuser Kat" for this wonderful photo,.

1921: Emily C. Reynolds

Long before she became Principal of Kuser, Emily Reynolds taught the 4th grade. Believe it or not, this historic letter was destined for the recycle bin!

Emily Reynolds Leads the Kuser Khorus

Here is a photo, circa 1949-50 with Principal Emily Reynolds leading the Kuser Chorus in a Christmas chorale. When we old time Kuser School alumni see Miss Reynolds standing at the podium, it brings to mind the many times she stood before that very podium on the Kuser stage and led is in a old testament prayer.

...."You shall be like a tree planted by still waters..."

Circa 1949 Emily C. Reynolds

Here she is, a legend in her time. She was the Principal of Kuser School whose entire career was dedicated to the education of children at Kuser Grammar school. If any viewers have other photos of Miss Reynolds, I would really like to include them in the KUSER SCHOOL folder in the Hamilton Library's Local History Collection.

Circa 1929: Kuser School

Thanks to my reputation as an "historical data prospector," this very interesting Kuser School requisition for supplies was rescued from the recycle bin. One of the really painful experiences we historical researchers experience is the thoughtless destruction of significant historical papers. This graphic is a good example.