Jacob W. Shoemaker and Rachel H. Shoemaker Ephemeral Papers
Scope and Contents
113 items ; 28 cm. or smaller.
Dates
- Created: 1862-1877
Creator
- Shoemaker, J.W. (Jacob W.) (Person)
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Biographical or Historical Information
Jacob W. and Rachel H. Shoemaker founded and operated the National School of Elocution and Oratory in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Shoemaker was born in Bucks County, Pa., in 1838, but moved to Philadelphia soon afterwards. She was a student at Lancaster County Normal School (Millersville, Pa.) from 1858-1861 and a member of the faculty from 1863-1865. Mr. Shoemaker grew up in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pa. He attended the West Newton Select School in the early 1860's and was a student at the Lancaster County Normal School from 1864-1865. Following the Civil War, Mr. Shoemaker worked briefly for the Pennsylvania Freedmen's Relief Association as a superintendent of schools in Virginia. He returned to Pennsylvania in November of 1866, taking up residence in Philadelphia. The couple married in Philadelphia in 1867. In 1871, Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker opened the Philadelphia Institute for Elocution, Penmanship, and Languages at 1208 Chestnut Street. The couple moved to 1418 Chestnut Street and renamed the school the National School of Elocution and Oratory in 1874. Jacob died in 1880, but Rachel continued to manage the school until her death in 1915. The Shoemakers published numerous books on the art of the public speaking.
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Extent
113.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Programs, announcements and tickets of some of the 600 public performances of elocutionists Shoemaker and his wife Rachie in Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania. Programs, circulars, and tickets for the National School of Elocution and Oratory, Philadelphia, established in 1873. J.H. Bechtel served as secretary. Circulars for the Philadelphia Institute for Elocution, Penmanship, and Languages, c.1871. Circulars for temperance and classes at a YMCA in Philadelphia. Program for West Newton select school.
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Chronological
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Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
Creator
- Shoemaker, J.W. (Jacob W.) (Person)
- Shoemaker, J.W., Mrs. (Person)
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- Archon Finding Aid Title
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- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
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Repository Details
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