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Manuscript Group 319
UPPER ALLEN SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS
1890-1939
1 cubic foot

Records of the former Upper Allen School District of Cumberland County, and also of the Center Square and Pleasant Grove one room school houses in Upper Allen Township. Both school houses still stand, Center Square at the intersection of Lisburn and Mill Roads, and Pleasant Grove at the intersection of Shepherdstown and Winding Hill Roads. The former is now a private residence, while the latter has been converted into an office. The Upper Allen School District eventually became part of the Mechanicsburg Area School District.

The records include teachers' monthly reports, enrollment books, census books, teacher salary records, and school tax records for the Upper Allen School District. Some of the records pertain specifically to the Center Square and Pleasant Grove Schools. Types of information found in ths records about school children include name, residence, age, birthdate, sex, nationality, courses taken, names of parents or guardians, and if applicable, name of employer. Information found regarding taxpayers includes name, residence, occupation, and tax paid.




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