1 10 20 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/0790e91a01ffb299f44ae75f2daafe0b.jpg 8f021a1a81a1cdbeee5ba97b5f5d41ed 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 acting secretary for Dr. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet D. Mitchell, August 8, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from acting secretary for Dr. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet D. Mitchell, August 8, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from acting secretary for Dr. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchel). Received August 5th letter. Will forward to Dr. Stearns. Provides address for Stearns school in New Hampshire. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource acting secretary for Dr. 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 8, 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 10,1910. Mrs. Harriet D. Mitchell, Meadowmere, Milwaukee,Wisc. Dear Madam: Please allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter addressed to Mr. Stearns dated August 5. As you probably desire Mr Steatite’s further advice, I am forwarding your letter to him. In order to assist you in case you consider the Stearns School for your son, I shall add the address. The Stearns School, Mt. Vernon, N. H. Hoping to be of further service, I am Very truly yours, Acting Secretary Harriet D. Mitchell secretary to Dr. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/45d1d60f7707b51c341ebb64564544c9.jpg bba71656b9b876fa95eef8c81a3dfbeb 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, April 1, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Arthur Young, April 1, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet M. Young (Mrs. Arthur Young) about John Mitchell. Sent John Mitchell's report. Explains there are periods of improvement but it's not continuous. Will extend probation. States John Mitchell will have to withdraw if improvement doesn't happen. 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 1, 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. Arthur Young Milwaukee, Wisc Dear Mrs. Young: The enclosed report of John’s work tells a somewhat familiar story of carelessness and lack of endeavor. At the same time there have been spasmodic evidences of interest with consequent temporary improvement. If we did not realize how immature the boy actually is, we would feel it necessary to require his withdrawal. As it is, we still hope to be able to bring him to his senses and to get him fairly started. Consequently, we are ready to make further efforts in this direction and shall allow him to continue with us with the hope and expectation that he will realize the danger of his present course and will show himself more of a man in the fure. His period of probation will be continued, and we must of necessity reserve the right to require his withdrawal without further notice in case he clearly shows himself unwilling to meet our requirements. We shall of course do everything in our power to prevent such a catastrophe. Very truly yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/8735110ed9f3faca78b3716597e53476.jpg bacc3b77714b7f855a5cc6fcf800da24 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 D. Mitchell, September 1, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet D. Mitchell, September 1, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. Harriet D. Mitchell about John Mitchell's school transfer. Regrets the need for the transfer, but believes a change of school will help. Will cancel room reservation. 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 September 1, 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 September 1, 1910 Mrs. Harriet D. Mitchell, Meadowmere, Milwaukee, Wis. My dear Mrs. Mitchell: Accept my thanks for your letter of the 27th ult. Deeply as I regret to see the necessity of a change of school for John for the coming year, I cannot help believing that the experience will in the end prove of real advantage to the boy. I am consequently cancelling his room reservation in Bancroft Cottage, as requested. May I express again the hope that John will yet complete his Andover course with credit. Very sincerely yours, Principal Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell 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/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/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 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/5eee6d44cc3a20a5b4133a3d3e703755.jpg 6cd660b4bf94c8897cf71d7c0cd67f50 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, February 19, 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, February 19, 1910 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchel) about son's academic progress. Unable to release son from academic probation. States there has been slight improvement, but questions whether it is sufficient for son to remain at Phillips Academy. Extended probation period. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harriet D. Mitchell 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 February 19, 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 February 17, 1910 Mrs. John L. Mitchell, Meadowmere, Mass. Dear Mr. Mitchell, I am sorry that I am not able to report at the time sufficient improvement in your boy’s work to justify us in releasing him from probation. In some respects, there has been improvement, but it has been slight and it seems still to be a question whether the gain is going to be sufficient to make it wise for us to permit the boy to remain here permanently. We have decide to extend the period of probation for the present in the hope that the slight changes for the better already mentioned may become more marked as the days go by. Very truly yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Harriet D. Mitchell John Mitchell https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/788fee9d055ebb63f0011a5f831469fc.jpg 6ce519ef089718618a467dced7cf87e9 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 20, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mrs. John L. Mitchell, November 20, 1908 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Harriet D. Mitchell (Mrs. John L. Mitchell). Discusses single room available at Phillips. Encloses blank for preferences to be recorded. Will make room decisions at end of school year. 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 20, 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 20 November, 1908 Mrs. John L. Mitchell Milwaukee Wisc. My dear Mrs. Mitchell I am glad Lo learn from your letter received this morning that you have decided to send your boy to Andover next fall. I shall be only too glad to aid you as far as I can in completing arrangements for the boy’s admisison. The Abbot House and Bancroft Cottage are both good buildings. Unfortunately, however, the Bancroft has no single Is rooms or suites, and the single rooms Abbot House are on the fourth floor, up under the roof „ and far from attractive. There are several single rooms and suites in the Katon and Andover Cottages, and these in my judgment are about the best that can be had, though their desirability renders them as a rule easy prey to the old boys. The next choice in my judgment, if a single room is essential, would be Phillips or Bartist Mall. If you will kindly indicate on the enclosed blank the general nature of your preference, I shall be glad to do my best to make a satisfactory selection when the rooms are finally assigned. By applying at this early date you will be able to secure almost the first choice after the old boys have been pleased. Please feel free to advise me if I can at any time be of further service to you in this or in any other matter connected with your boy's admission to the school, and believe me, Very truly 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