Literacy Collection (page 4)

Young Girl Reading "Heloise and Abelard", 1770
Young Girl Reading " Heloise and Abelard", 1770

An Interlude, 1907. Creator: William Sergeant Kendall
An Interlude, 1907

Sunday Morning, ca. 1877. Creator: Thomas Waterman Wood
Sunday Morning, ca. 1877

James Buchanan Johnston, 1881. Creator: Harper Pennington
James Buchanan Johnston, 1881

Sequoyah, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Inman
Sequoyah, c. 1830

The House Maid, 1910. Creator: William McGregor Paxton
The House Maid, 1910

Five Children of the Budd Family, c. 1818. Creator: Unknown
Five Children of the Budd Family, c. 1818

Baby at Play, 1876. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Baby at Play, 1876

Little Girl with Slate, c. 1845. Creator: Prior-Hamblin School
Little Girl with Slate, c. 1845

The Saint Anne Altarpiece: Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child [middle panel], c. 1500/1520

The Little Schoolmistress, after 1740. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Little Schoolmistress, after 1740

The Childrens Story Book, 1890. Creator: Sophie Gengembre Anderson
The Childrens Story Book, 1890

Plate 37 from Los Caprichos : Might not the pupil know more? (Si Sabra mas el discipulo?), 1799

The Noon Recess (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), June 28, 1873. Creator: Unknown
The Noon Recess (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), June 28, 1873

Pictorial Dictionary, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Pictorial Dictionary, 1887

Love Instructed By Mercury, 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Love Instructed By Mercury, 18th century

The education of the Virgin, with Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary reading with two putti overhead, ca. 1700-24

CHINESE LITERACY 1951
Chinese peasants are taught to read and write as part of Chairman Maos Great Leap Forward Date: 1951

AFRICAN LITERACY
African children learn their ABC. Date: circa 1910

A man readis a newspaper on a noticeboard in a Canton street
Guangzhou, China. Rear view of a man standing in front of a public noticeboard in a Canton street to read a newspaper. He wears short trousers and black smock top

Staten Island, New York, NY, USA - A Travelling Library - the Bookwagon, carrying the service of the New York Public Library to the countrysides

Literacy - the road to communism, 1920. Creator: Anonymous
Literacy - the road to communism, 1920. Private Collection

Study from Life, c1903, (1965). Creator: Nikolaj Petrovic Bogdanov-Bel skij
Study from Life, c1903, (1965). A Russian schoolboy in ragged clothes sits writing at a desk. Painting, also known as The Essay, in the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

By the School Doors, 1897, (1965). Creator: Nikolaj Petrovic Bogdanov-Bel skij
By the School Doors, 1897, (1965). A Russian schoolboy in ragged clothes hesitates before entering the classroom. Painting, also known as On the School Threshold, in the State Russian Museum

Classroom scene, Hugh Myddelton School, Finsbury, London, 1906
Language teaching, stage 1, Hugh Myddelton School, Finsbury, London, 1906. A class of young children sitting at their desks in a classroom, all with their hands over their ears

Writing lesson, Hugh Myddelton School, Finsbury, London, 1906
Writing lesson - stage III, Hugh Myddelton School, Finsbury, London, 1906. A large class of young children practise their writing skills

King Alfred the Great, forming a Code of Laws, and Dividing the Kingdom into Counties, c1787
King Alfred the Great, forming a Code of Laws, and Dividing the Kingdom into Counties, Tythings, Hundreds, &c. c1787. From A New

I Could Not Learn My Book Mama, c1810. Artist: Adam Buck
I Could Not Learn My Book Mama, c1810, (1921). From The Connoisseur Vol LIX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Public letter writer, Mexico. Artist: CB Waite
Public letter writer, Mexico. Public letter writers earned a living writing letters on behalf of people who were illiterate

St John with St Peter, (detail), 1526, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St John with St Peter, (detail), 1526, (1936). Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Scribe, (1885). Artist: Boissieu
Scribe, (1885). Stall of a man who wrote documents and letters for illiterate members of the public. Taken from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), 18th century. Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the12th century Persian poem Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh) by Nezami

Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. The Child is seated on the Virgins lap, looking questioningly into his mothers face. Round his wrist is a crown of thorns

Poster to advertise literacy books are a best friend';Lithuania 1962
Poster to advertise literacy books are a best friend'; Lithuania 1962

GEORGIA: PLAYGROUND, 1938. A group of schoolgirls hanging upside down in a playground at the Irwinville School, Irwinville, Georgia. Photograph by John Vachon in May 1938

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 1577. A late 16th century English grammar school; note the birching of a boy at the left. Woodcut from Holinsheads " Chronicle, " 1577

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Vintage hardback books on a wooden bookshelf

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Vintage hardback books on a wooden bookshelf

Library of the Madrid Ateneo, or Athenaeum, Spain, in the late 19th century; Artwork

Bible With A Ring In Church Sanctuary

Church And Open Bible, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Closeup Of A Bible Inside A Church, Yorkshire, England

Illuminated Bible In Church

Bible In A Church, Rosedale, North Yorkshire, England

Bible In A Church

Bible Before Stained Glass Windows, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Bible On Podium In Church

Elderly Man Praying With The Bible

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"Unlocking the Power of Words: Celebrating Literacy Through Time" In Rivera: Schoolteacher, we witness the dedication and passion of educators like never before. The rural school teacher becomes a beacon of hope, nurturing young minds and instilling in them the love for reading. Thomas Waterman Wood's masterpiece, Reading the Scriptures, takes us back to 1874 when literacy was not just about learning words but also understanding their deeper meanings. It reminds us that literature has always been a gateway to knowledge and enlightenment. Fast forward to 1939, where we find girls from Lincoln Bench School engrossed in their reading lesson. Their determination showcases how education empowers individuals regardless of gender or background. The lending library ticket symbolizes access to books beyond one's means - an opportunity for everyone to embark on literary adventures through novels like The Child Bartholomew's Dream by Mikhail Nesterov or dive into fantastical worlds with Alice in Wonderland by Gilbert Holiday. Miss Blanche Lamont stands proudly with her students in Hecla, Montana in October 1893. Her presence signifies the transformative impact teachers have on shaping young minds and fostering a lifelong love for reading. From bedtime stories shared between parents and children to those precious moments when little ones learn how to read themselves – these snapshots capture the essence as a fundamental skill that opens doors and fuels imagination. Let us remember that literacy is not merely about recognizing letters; it is about embracing knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking. As we celebrate these timeless images depicting various aspects throughout history, let us continue our collective efforts towards creating a world where every individual can unlock their full potential through the power of words.