164 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d6f9a655577c2f8e9410516429e1e107.jpg 4ce41611f079bd9d2bdbddabbd951caa https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/bae0aab6adb8ddf35d9de9c32d24d349.jpg 8e71ef3a49bd2bd7c29f09906e496e17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, August 23, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, August 23, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell) about son's attendance at Andover. Believes John can do well, but doubts it will happen. States John's friends had a bad influence. Mentions three schools John could attend. Unsure of best course of action. States if John develops will power and maturity, he could be welcomed back to Andover. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 23, 1910 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource August 23, 1910 Mrs. John L. Mitchell. Aug23, 1910, Meadowmere Milwaukee, Wis. My dear Mrs. Mitchell, Your letter reached Andover while I was on my vacation. Although it was forwarded to me, my location in the wilderness caused a long delay in its receipt. It finally came just before I was about to start on a flying trip to Andover, and hence I am answering it from my office. I do not think I may add much to what I have already writ ten to you and Mr. Fox in relation to John. I know the boy can do well, and I sincerely hope he will do so if he returns to Andover. That, however, is not saying that he will, and I confess that I still have grave doubts on this score. John seems to be easily influenced, and if he happened to fall in with just the right kind of associates, his progress and development would Undoubtedly be in the right direction. Last year his tendencies seemed always to be to select the weaker members of the student body as his intimate friends. On several occasions boys who have gone to my brother at Mount Vernon have come back and finished their courses here with credit. It is difficult to know, however, just what school to recommend under the circumstances. Most schools naturally do not care to take a boy for a year only. I have heard excellent things of the Choate School at Wallingford, Conn., also of the Salisbury School at Salisbury, Conn., and am inclined to think that the right conditions could be found in any of the three mentioned. I am sorry that I cannot be of more definite assistance to you, but I confess that I feel somewhat in the dark myself as to the best course to recommend. It always disappoints me to have a boy give up hero, even temporarily, and yet I know that in many cases it is wise. If I only felt that John had developed sufficient will power of his own to carry out his good intentions, I would gladly encourage him to come back, in the hope that he would make good. His seeming immaturity in some matters, however, is the cause of concern to us all, and really forms the basis for my misgiving. Trusting that you will not hesitate to write me if the problem still troubles you, believe me, with kind personal regards, Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/1dc499f255f6102912c48adc6bd39414.jpg c5759219f5a8899a8bb281e28641bfbf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young, May 20, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young, May 20, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young about her brother, John Mitchell's, academic performance. Removed Mitchell from probation due to improvement. Will decide whether to invite Mitchell back at the end of the year. Believes a year at a smaller school may be necessary. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 20, 1910 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource May 20, 1910. Mrs. Arthur Young, Milwaukee, Wisc My dear Mrs. Young: To my great satisfaction, John’s instructors report considerable improvement in the boy’s work and attitude this term. In the hops that encouragement will help the case still more we have decided to withdraw John from probation, and to extend to him for the balance of year the full privileges of the school. At the same time, we believe it to be wise to defer until the end of the school year the final decision bearing on the boy’s return next fall. It is still a question in our minds whether your brother has developed sufficient maturity and purpose in his work to make it wise for him to continue his course. A year in a seller, stricter school may seem necessary. Of course, xx hope that he will be able to go on with us and finish his course without interruption. If any other than this is recommended, it will be done wholly on the basis of what we believe the boy's best interests and welfare demand. Very sincerely yours, Principal Dr. Alfred E. Stearns John Mitchell Mrs. Arthur Young https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/64a51bbab1fa0bbba515d8a70ca02a74.jpg 6e21d585c5b499495902d8ce8f0988ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet M. Young, April 9, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet M. Young, April 9, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet M. Young. Explains brother John Mitchell is still immature and the main cause of issues at school. State summer tutoring may help. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 9, 1910 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mrs. Harriet M. Young Dear Mrs. Young: Your letter relating to your brother’s standing has just been received. I do not know what more any of us can do beyond continuing our admonitions, warnings and words of encouragement and continuing our prayer but the boy may soon show signs of developing maturity and wisdom. In spite of his size and appearance, John is still a good deal of child and this seems to be at the bottom of all his troubles. It is hard to look at him and believe this period of extreme youth xx can go on such longer. I am hopeful that we shall soon be able XXX Perhaps summer tutoring may help the situation. This we can tell better at the end of the school year. John Mitchell Mrs. Harriet M. Young https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/75dd88328c0035dc4b4bc55693f88ddc.jpg ec4684ebd642d468a66968869c2e3be9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, December 21, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, December 21, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell) about son John Mitchell's academic progress. Enclosed report. States there was some improvement but not enough to take John off probation. Will permit John to return for next term under restriction. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 21, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mrs.John.L.Mitchell My dear Mrs.Mitchell: The enclosed report of John’s work for the past term is disappointing. Some gain has been made during the last half the term, though if I understand John’s instructors correctly, this has not been pronounced during the past few weeks. The situation does not seem to be sufficiently improved to justify us in withdrawing the boy’s probation but we shall permit him to return next term under restrictions, and in the hope that he will put forth even greater efforts to make good past deficiencies and to maintain a standing that will prove satisfactory to all concerned. I am inclined to believe that the advice and suggestions he will receive from you during the holidays will prove a great factor in bringing about this result. With kind personal regards and sincerest good wishes for the holiday season, believe me, Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d97a0b62e3ec1bf6417d35886cc6309e.jpg e4ff8d6eed753013331dbdd5e11f8c0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur Young, August 25, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur Young, August 25, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur Young. Thanks Young for letter about John Mitchell's plan to enter Phillips. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 25, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mr.Arthur Young 245 East Water Street Milwaukee, Wisc. My dear Mr.Young: Accept my thanks for our letter of the twenty-third instant, advising me of the habits and plans of john Mitchell. I am glad to know that the boy is definitely planning to enter Philips this coming Fall. The final arrangements necessarily will have to be delayed until the boy and his mother reached Andover. Very sincerely yours. Arthur Young Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/de023cac27bd468ccf0d9d94698122b3.jpg 6e85dcae22d9053e6b3631f05db270dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. John Mitchell, July 2, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. John Mitchell, July 2, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to John Mitchell about application to Phillips Academy. Asks Mitchell to fill out application and send testimonial letters. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 2, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mr.John Mitchell Milaukee, Wisc. July 2, 1909 Dear sir: We have been given to understand that you are planning to enter Phillips Academy this coming fall. Our records, however, do not show that you filled a formal application for admission, and I am enclosing herewith, therefore, a blank for this purpose. May I ask you kindly to fill out and return to me at once the enclosed blank? If possible, your testimonial letters should be sent at the same time. Very truly yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/71faff2816e004d80b9d7000eff0ceaf.jpg a50c521a3ea578ba66fb3f5286d6c762 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, December 7, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, December 7, 1908 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell. Acknowledged receipt of son's room application. Met with Alan Fox recently. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 7, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mrs. John L. Mitchell Milwaukee, Wisc. My dear Mrs. Mitchell: Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th inst. With enclosed room application. The selection of a room will have my most careful attention when the arrangements are made at the end of the year. I enjoyed a pleasant half-hour with Alan Fox recently in New York, and I am sure that he will be glad to know that arrangements connected with your boy’s admission to the school next year have progressed thus far. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/08ed60507e66fd0dc3a3697d81019588.jpg 68fe166f980c5bc89c5fba819c5f1bbd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, November 22, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, November 22, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell). States son John Mitchell has neglected schoolwork in favor of play and outside distractions. States son has lost out of town and evening excuses and may be dismissed from school. Hopes Mrs. Mitchell can help. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 22, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mrs. John Michell Milaukee, Wisc. My dear Mrs. Mitchell, It has been a source of a very great disappointment to me to find that John has recently developed an attitude of carelessness in his work that has placed him in a very dangerous situation with relation to his standing in the school. The spirit of play, perfectly natural and perfectly legitimate, has apparently been allowed to run riot with the consequent undermining of school work and school standing. Because of the extent to which this spirit has developed and the attendant results our teachers feel that the case should be handled rather severely for the boy’s interest. In consequence, we have withdrawn for the balance of the term the privilege which we are accustomed to grant our boys in the ways of out of town and evening excuse, and have warned John that a continuation for his present attitude and his present poor work might eventually XX him to a point where it would not be wise or possible for us to permit him to continue his connection with the school. It is with the deepest regret that I find it necessary to report such a situation to you, but I am very hopeful that our combined efforts will furnish all the pressure and incentive needed to spur the boy to greater effort with the improved results that are easily within his ability secure, and that we all so earnestly desire to see. I do not believe that John has begun to realise how seriously he has allowed his work to be impaired by his interest in play and attraction outside his studies. With kindest personal regards, believe me Very truly yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Morrison https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/7b73dce5656663303b00bbfd4fc1fb35.jpg acf1e347caf3a4f9ac5982a59de47889 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John Mitchell, December 8, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John Mitchell, December 8, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell). States son John Mitchell has improved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 8, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips AcademyEnglish Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mrs. John Mitchell, Box 144, Meadowmere, Milwaukee, Wisc Dec. 8, 1909 My dear Mrs. Mitchell, Your very kind letter reached me several days ago. I have had your boy’s case very much in mind, and am glad to say that reports from his instructors indicates that he himself has appreciated the mistakes which he has been making, and has settled down to much steadier and harder work than formerly. The natural results have followed and his classroom standing has improved steadily. I had a good talk with the boy recently and he seemed to fully appreciate the situation, and to desire to make good the lose. I believe he is succeeding. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2e8479729d443dc03f590c686326a20b.jpg 60537bf50a88ff9793f58dd13ea4d4a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 2212, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, December 29, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, December 29, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell) about son's return to Phillips Academy. Will accept doctor's note for return. Glad case of measles didn't develop into something more serious. Will make arrangments for missed work when son returns to school. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 29, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Dear Mrs. Mitchell, Accept my thanks for your very kind letter received this morning. I am sorry, indeed, to learn that John reached home in the grip of measles, but it is satisfaction to know that no more serious results have developed. We feared that one or two cases might develop in this way at the time when the term closed. Under the circumstances we will accept the XX a judgement as to the proper time for John to return to school. When he returns arrangements will be made to aid him in making up the XX XX by his enforced absence. Trusting that you will enjoy a most pleasant voyage and a most delightful visit with your son in the far east, believe me. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell