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Nettie Spofford and the pupil's own drawing

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Births registered in the Town of Merrimac, 1879: entry 14, Nettie Johnson Spofford, born 8 May 1879 to Nathan J. and Mary E. (Shorey) Spofford.
Births registered in the Town of Merrimac, 1879: entry 14, Nettie Johnson Spofford, born 8 May 1879 to Nathan J. and Mary E. (Shorey) Spofford. 1879
Source: Merrimac town clerk; Massachusetts vital registration, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Births registered in the Town of Merrimac, 1879, entry 14 (Nettie Johnson Spofford) · the original at Merrimac town clerk; Massachusetts vital registration, via Ancestry
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Nettie J. Spofford, Class of 1897, as identified by Pam Beveridge. Oak, Merrimac; probably Herbert C. Oak’s studio. School unidentified. This is Nettie’s portrait, not Herbert’s. Complete held web rendition, unchanged.
Nettie J. Spofford, Class of 1897, as identified by Pam Beveridge. Oak, Merrimac; probably Herbert C. Oak’s studio. School unidentified. This is Nettie’s portrait, not Herbert’s. Complete held web rendition, unchanged. 1897
Source: Pam Beveridge / Heirlooms Reunited, September 10, 2020. CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 Unported: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/.
How it is shown: Complete, unchanged web rendition; no crop, retouch or commercial reuse.
Evidence for: Nettie J. Spofford, Class of 1897 · the original at Pam Beveridge, Heirlooms Reunited, September 10, 2020. Earlier custody and present physical owner not established.
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Annual report of the Town of Merrimac, year ending 31 January 1898: Merrimac High School graduates of 1897, General Course, listing Nettie J. Spofford.
Annual report of the Town of Merrimac, year ending 31 January 1898: Merrimac High School graduates of 1897, General Course, listing Nettie J. Spofford. 1898
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Annual report of the town officers of the Town of Merrimac, year ending 31 January 1898 (Merrimac High School graduates, 1897) · the original at Town of Merrimac; printed by the Merrimac Budget
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Athol school salary expenditures list Nettie J. Spofford, $22.50. Printed p.176, for 1901–1902. The entry does not name her job or length of service.
Athol school salary expenditures list Nettie J. Spofford, $22.50. Printed p.176, for 1901–1902. The entry does not name her job or length of service. 1902
Source: Town of Athol.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Athol annual report, school financial report, salaries 1901-1902 · the original at Town of Athol
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Athol’s financial report for 1901–1902, salary heading. Google PA175; unnumbered image. Read with printed p.176.
Athol’s financial report for 1901–1902, salary heading. Google PA175; unnumbered image. Read with printed p.176. 1902
Source: Town of Athol.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Athol annual report, school financial report, salaries 1901-1902 · the original at Town of Athol
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Nettie J. Spofford’s row in the Massachusetts Normal Art School catalog: class certificates in 1899 and 1900, and a Public School Class diploma in 1901. Printed p.38; the list heading is on p.27. Identification with the Merrimac teacher is likely.
Nettie J. Spofford’s row in the Massachusetts Normal Art School catalog: class certificates in 1899 and 1900, and a Public School Class diploma in 1901. Printed p.38; the list heading is on p.27. Identification with the Merrimac teacher is likely. 1902
Source: Massachusetts Normal Art School, under the State Board of Education.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Massachusetts Normal Art School: Circular and Catalogue for the Thirtieth Year, 1902-1903 · the original at Massachusetts Normal Art School, under the State Board of Education
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The catalog’s list heading explains that these students received certificates or diplomas. Printed p.27.
The catalog’s list heading explains that these students received certificates or diplomas. Printed p.27. 1902
Source: Massachusetts Normal Art School, under the State Board of Education.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Massachusetts Normal Art School: Circular and Catalogue for the Thirtieth Year, 1902-1903 · the original at Massachusetts Normal Art School, under the State Board of Education
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Annual report of the Town of Merrimac, 1904: the school report recording her departure from the Birch Meadow school for professional duties elsewhere.
Annual report of the Town of Merrimac, 1904: the school report recording her departure from the Birch Meadow school for professional duties elsewhere. 1904
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Annual report of the town officers of the Town of Merrimac, 1904 (school report) · the original at Town of Merrimac; school superintendent report
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Annual report of the Town of Merrimac, 1904: the school report recording her departure from the Birch Meadow school for professional duties elsewhere.
Annual report of the Town of Merrimac, 1904: the school report recording her departure from the Birch Meadow school for professional duties elsewhere. 1904
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Annual report of the town officers of the Town of Merrimac, 1904 (school report) · the original at Town of Merrimac; school superintendent report
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1906: Nettie J. Spofford's first report as director of drawing.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1906: Nettie J. Spofford's first report as director of drawing. 1906
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Report of Supervisor of Drawing, in Merrimac annual report, 1906 · the original at Nettie J. Spofford; Town of Merrimac
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1906: Nettie J. Spofford's first report as director of drawing.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1906: Nettie J. Spofford's first report as director of drawing. 1906
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Report of Supervisor of Drawing, in Merrimac annual report, 1906 · the original at Nettie J. Spofford; Town of Merrimac
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs. 1907
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Report of Supervisor of Drawing, in Merrimac annual report, 1907 · the original at Nettie Johnson Spofford; Town of Merrimac
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs. 1907
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Report of Supervisor of Drawing, in Merrimac annual report, 1907 · the original at Nettie Johnson Spofford; Town of Merrimac
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs. 1907
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Report of Supervisor of Drawing, in Merrimac annual report, 1907 · the original at Nettie Johnson Spofford; Town of Merrimac
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing, Merrimac annual report, 1907: her proposal for elective high-school drawing and an explanation of rising materials costs. 1907
Source: Town of Merrimac, via Internet Archive/Wikimedia Commons.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Report of Supervisor of Drawing, in Merrimac annual report, 1907 · the original at Nettie Johnson Spofford; Town of Merrimac
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Recorded will of Nathan J. Spofford of Merrimac, executed 26 November 1908, naming his wife Mary E. and daughters Clara B. Williams, Sarah A. Spiller and Nettie J. Spofford.
Recorded will of Nathan J. Spofford of Merrimac, executed 26 November 1908, naming his wife Mary E. and daughters Clara B. Williams, Sarah A. Spiller and Nettie J. Spofford. 1908
Source: Essex County, Massachusetts, probate records, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Recorded will of Nathan J. Spofford of Merrimac · the original at Essex County, Massachusetts, probate records; court copy via Ancestry
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Recorded will of Nathan J. Spofford of Merrimac, executed 26 November 1908, naming his wife Mary E. and daughters Clara B. Williams, Sarah A. Spiller and Nettie J. Spofford.
Recorded will of Nathan J. Spofford of Merrimac, executed 26 November 1908, naming his wife Mary E. and daughters Clara B. Williams, Sarah A. Spiller and Nettie J. Spofford. 1908
Source: Essex County, Massachusetts, probate records, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image, or a labelled reading detail; no retouch.
Evidence for: Recorded will of Nathan J. Spofford of Merrimac · the original at Essex County, Massachusetts, probate records; court copy via Ancestry
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Merrimac section, printed p.90, of the provider-labelled Newbury directory for 1909: Nettie J. Spofford, teacher, “b. Merrimac, Port.”
Merrimac section, printed p.90, of the provider-labelled Newbury directory for 1909: Nettie J. Spofford, teacher, “b. Merrimac, Port.” 1909
Source: Original city directory, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Newbury, Massachusetts, city directory, 1909 · the original at Original city directory, via Ancestry
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Merrimac section, printed p.116, of the provider-labelled Newbury directory for 1912: Nettie J. Spofford, teacher, “b. Merrimac, Port.”
Merrimac section, printed p.116, of the provider-labelled Newbury directory for 1912: Nettie J. Spofford, teacher, “b. Merrimac, Port.” 1912
Source: Original city directory, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Newbury, Massachusetts, city directory, 1912 · the original at Original city directory, via Ancestry
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Merrimac section, printed p.127, of the provider-labelled Newbury directory for 1916: Nettie J. Spofford is listed as a teacher at Merrimac Port. The preceding entry reports that Mary E., widow of Nathan J., died April 6, 1914.
Merrimac section, printed p.127, of the provider-labelled Newbury directory for 1916: Nettie J. Spofford is listed as a teacher at Merrimac Port. The preceding entry reports that Mary E., widow of Nathan J., died April 6, 1914. 1916
Source: Original city directory, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Newbury, Massachusetts, city directory, 1916 · the original at Original city directory, via Ancestry
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Lawrence directory, provider year 1920, printed p.465: Nettie J. Spofford, draftsman, 283 Essex, boarding at 237 Bruce. The printed heading says year ending September 1921. Identity with the Merrimac teacher remains likely.
Lawrence directory, provider year 1920, printed p.465: Nettie J. Spofford, draftsman, 283 Essex, boarding at 237 Bruce. The printed heading says year ending September 1921. Identity with the Merrimac teacher remains likely. 1921
Source: Original city directory, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Lawrence, Massachusetts, city directory, year ending September 1921 · the original at Original city directory, via Ancestry
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Lowell directory, provider year 1924, printed p.670: Nettie J. Spofford, draftsman, 40 Middlesex, room 114; residence 35 Livingston Avenue. Identity with the Merrimac teacher remains likely.
Lowell directory, provider year 1924, printed p.670: Nettie J. Spofford, draftsman, 40 Middlesex, room 114; residence 35 Livingston Avenue. Identity with the Merrimac teacher remains likely. 1924
Source: Original city directory, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Lowell, Massachusetts, city directory, 1924 · the original at Original city directory, via Ancestry
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Lowell directory, provider year 1925, printed p.663: Nettie J. Spofford, draftsman, 40 Middlesex, room 114; residence 3 Belmont. The printed heading says year ending January 1926. Identity with the Merrimac teacher remains likely.
Lowell directory, provider year 1925, printed p.663: Nettie J. Spofford, draftsman, 40 Middlesex, room 114; residence 3 Belmont. The printed heading says year ending January 1926. Identity with the Merrimac teacher remains likely. 1926
Source: Original city directory, via Ancestry.
How it is shown: Complete page as held; no crop beyond the provider's own page image; no retouch.
Evidence for: Lowell, Massachusetts, city directory, year ending January 1926 · the original at Original city directory, via Ancestry
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