| Scotland School for Veterans' Children: An Enduring Legacy Contributor(s): Bair, Sarah (Author) |
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ISBN: 146711930X ISBN-13: 9781467119306 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Education | Organizations & Institutions - Education | History |
| LCCN: 2016961489 |
| Series: Campus History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beginning as a school for Civil War orphans, the Scotland School for Veterans' Children became a unique center for education in the heart of Pennsylvania. The school aimed to develop disciplined, patriotic and productive citizens. As the nation became engulfed in the wars of the twentieth century, the Scotland School became even more vital, with a focus on educating the children and orphans of military veterans. Though it was closed by the state in 2009, memories of the school and its community of alumni remain vibrant. Author Sarah Bair charts the history of a place where thousands of children of our nation's finest found more than just a school--they found a home. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bair, Sarah: - Sarah Bair is currently an associate professor of educational studies at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She earned her BA in history from Albright College, her MA in history from Shippensburg University and her PhD in curriculum and instruction from the Pennsylvania State University. She resides in Gettysburg with her husband and youngest daughter. They also have two adult children. |