Toward an oral history of Cape Ann : Fuller, Milton

Fuller, Milton, Interviewee

Masters, David, Interviewer

4 sound files, digital, MPEG3 file

Linda Brayton and David Masters, principal oral historians; Interviewer(s):David Masters(6/22/1978).

TRACKS:Mr. Fuller arrives here in Gloucester in 1922 - a principal at 22 years of age -- The enumeration of schools in Gloucester that Mr. Full headed -- Littleton, Mass. Experiences as a school teacher -- Educational changes -- Expenditures in education -- Mrs. Fuller's views of hat attracts a teacher to education -- Some interesting ideas on modern materialism and its relationship to teaching -- Interest in music -- Basics can be taught harmoniously along with frills -- Emphasis on the individual -- I hope teachers are as dedicated as they once were -- A progressive educator? Yes, in many respects -- Most youngsters have the capability of being good citizens -- Two Gloucester boys who are now in President Carter's administration -- Affection and esteem from his fellow teachers. He spent an entire summer changing the system -- A constant attempt to reduce classroom size in Gloucester -- Give me a good teacher, who has some understanding of youngsters and has an interest and love for them .. she isn't going to have any trouble -- A teacher celebrates her 98th birthday - I would like to do it again -- Would not want to accept changes in school codes.

Originally issued on sound cassettes and transferred to compact discs.

06-22-1978

[Gloucester, Mass] : Sawyer Free Library