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The First Kindergarten in America
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Artist's rendering of an elevated view of the first kindergarten, with children and a teacher gathered in front of the building. There are inset portraits of Carl Schurz and Margarethe Schurz on the sides of the postcard. Caption reads: "The First Kindergarten in the U.S.A. Watertown, Wis."
circa 1910-1919
Federation of German-American Societies of Wisconsin
Publication Information
| Creator | Federation of German-American Societies of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1910-1919 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 postcard |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | History Center |
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| Source Collection | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Call Number | PH 2744 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Margarethe Meyer Schurz
Head and shoulders portrait of Mrs. Margarethe Meyer Schurz, the first kindergarten teacher in the United States. Caption reads: "Mrs. Carl Schurz First Kindergarten teacher in the United States. C...
919 Charles St.
72000055
Located in Watertown, Jefferson County
The First Kindergarten in America
1928
Exterior view of the school established by Mrs. Carl Schurz, which is often considered the first kindergarten in America.
Inside the First Kindergarten
1968
View from back of display of people visiting the first kindergarten building. A mannequin dressed as a nineteenth century teacher is sitting in a chair on the left, and four mannequins dressed as g...
Episcopal Church
circa 1910-1919
Tinted postcard showing a church and a home next door. The church tower has a cross on its spire. Caption reads: "Episcopal Church, Watertown, Wis."
