Literacy Collection (page 9)

Kruglikova Yelizaveta Learn the Three Rs my girl! Oh mother, if only you could read and write you would help me! Petrograd, 1923

External escalator, Francois Mitterrand Library, Paris, France

Northwest Tower of Francois Mitterrand Library, Paris, France

General Election, October 1924 Sir Rowland Blades trip to the Amato Well at Epsom 24 October 1924

Steel engraving, English, 1812
DAMEs SCHOOL, 1812. Steel engraving, English, 1812

Classroom in the Emerson School for Girls, Boston, Massachusetts. Oil over a daguerreotype, c1850
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, c1850. Classroom in the Emerson School for Girls, Boston, Massachusetts. Oil over a daguerreotype, c1850, by Southworth & Hawes

Carnegie Public Library, Riverside, Cal. Postcard. 1903, Carnegie Public Library, Riverside, Cal. Postcard

Go to the Library, 1919. Soviet propaganda poster by Alexandre Apsit for a literacy and indoctrination campaign

Women working in the main (telegraph) instrument room, Post Office Telegraph Headquarters, Telegraph Street, London. Wood engraving 1871

Artists reconstruction of an itinerant 16th century bookseller with covered donkey cart of books. Late 19th century Liebig trade card. Chromolithograph

Children Reading. Oil on canvas. Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868-1945) Russian painter. Peasant boy reading to two boys and a girl, all seated on bare boards. Russia Literacy Housing Cat Calf

Knowledge, conceptual artwork F006 / 3981
Knowledge, conceptual computer artwork

Knowledge, conceptual artwork F006 / 3980
Knowledge, conceptual computer artwork

Books F007 / 6468
Books

Books F007 / 6464
Books

Books F007 / 6467
Books

Books, artwork F006 / 8831
Books, computer artwork

Books, artwork F006 / 8830
Books, computer artwork

Knowledge, conceptual artwork F006 / 8829
Knowledge, conceptual computer artwork

Knowledge, conceptual artwork F006 / 8763
Knowledge, conceptual computer artwork

Neurological development, artwork F006 / 9884
Neurological development, conceptual computer artwork

In the American South in the 1930s: oil over a photograph
RURAL SCHOOL, 1930s. In the American South in the 1930s: oil over a photograph

Night school in the Seventh Avenue Lodging House in New York City. The school was run by the Childrens Aid Society
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1890. Night school in the Seventh Avenue Lodging House in New York City. The school was run by the Childrens Aid Society. Photographed, c1890, by Jacob Riis

Children attending school in the morning before going to the textile mill to work in the afternoon in Huntsville
ALABAMA: CLASSROOM, 1913. Children attending school in the morning before going to the textile mill to work in the afternoon in Huntsville, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine in December 1913

Get ahead! Adult Education Classes : For Adults At No Charge. American poster encouraging adults to attend adult
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Get ahead! Adult Education Classes : For Adults At No Charge. American poster encouraging adults to attend adult education classes

Literacy in Japan
During World War Two, an old Japanese lady goes to school in order to learn to read her soldier sons letters. Date: 1941

London Spelling Book
Title page of a spelling book, showing a girl and boy reading a book while their dog watches with interest. Date: 1851

Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school lesson from
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school lesson from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to

An African American high school girl in Little Rock, Arkansas, learning a lesson from the television at home when
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. An African American high school girl in Little Rock, Arkansas, learning a lesson from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid integration

A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid

NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. A good Lunch - One Hot Dish; meat, vegetables, Sandwich, Fruit and Milk - WPA school lunch. American poster promoting good eating habits in grade school

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, c1890. The First Patriotic Election in The Beach Street Industrial School, New York City. Photograph, c1890, by Jacob Riis

McGUFFEYs READER, 1853. Lesson page from an 1853 edition of William Holmes McGuffeys First Eclectic Reader

McGUFFEYs READER, 1901. Title page from The New McGuffey First Reader, 1901

SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1810. Joanna Prince in the Sunday School for neglected children she founded with Hannah Hill at Beverly, Massachusetts, in 1810. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

PHILADELPHIA: LIBRARY. The Loganian Library, founded with the book collection of James Logan (1674-1751), as it looked at the time of the American Revolution

DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM, 1835. The New York Asylum for the deaf and dumb in New York City, incorporated in 1817 and built in 1829. Steel engraving, American, 1835

READING, 1866. Wood engraving, American, 1866

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1835. An elementary school teacher and his pupils: wood engraving, American, c1835

WOMAN READING. Wood engraving after a painting by Nicolo Barabino (1832-1891)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1860. Wood engraving, American, c1860

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1830. Pupils reading before their instructor at an elementary school. Wood engraving, American, c1830

DEAF AND DUMB SCHOOL, 1842. The Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at Hartford, Connecticut. Wood engraving, 1842

ST. PAULs SCHOOL, 1862. The Schoolroom at St. Pauls School, London, England. Wood engraving, 1862

READING THE HOLY BIBLE. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

FREEDMEN SCHOOL, 1868. Beach Institute, Savannah, Georgia. Wood engraving, 1868

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1879. A school for Chinese immigrants in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1879

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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.