Boarding School Collection (#8)

Schoolboy study
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1890s: Group of schoolboys wearing suits, sitting around long table, with books. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Native American students photographed after arriving at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle
CARLISLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. Native American students photographed after arriving at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, late 19th or early 20th century

LUTHER STANDING BEAR (1868-1939). Oglala Sioux Native American writer and actor. Photographed at Chicago, Illinois, c1891

GIRARD COLLEGE, c1850. View of Girard College, a private boarding school at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

ST. PAULs SCHOOL, c1650. St. Pauls School, established 1509 at London, England, as it appeared before its destruction during the Great Fire of 1666. Steel engraving, 1807

BOARDING SCHOOL, 1862. One of the dormitories at Christs Hospital School, West Sussex, England. Wood engraving, 1862

ENGLAND: ETON COLLEGE. The Upper Grammar School at Eton College, Windsor, England. Wood engraving, 1861

ETON COLLEGE, 1862. New school buildings at Eton College, England. Wood engraving, 1862

BOARDING SCHOOL, 1862. Grammar school at Christs Hospital School, West Sussex, England. Wood engraving, 1862

ENGLAND: HARROW SCHOOL. Harrow, the boarding school for boys, founded in 1572. Wood engraving, English. 1862

Solar water heaters on the roof of a building. Each heater comprises two rectangular flat plate collectors and a cylindrical water storage tank

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"Exploring the Rich History and Traditions of Boarding Schools" Step back in time to September 7th, 1995, as Prince William embarks on his first day at Eton College in Windsor. The prestigious institution has been a symbol of academic excellence for centuries. Travel even further back to c1735 Leipzig, Germany, where St. Thomas Church stands proudly amidst its courtyard and school. This line engraving by J. G. Schreiber captures the timeless beauty of this historic landmark. Immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of Cloister Pump and Hall Steps from 1926, evoking images of students bustling through their daily routines at an esteemed boarding school. Tonbridge School takes us back to 1923 with a glimpse into its distinguished halls that have nurtured countless young minds throughout history. Witness the excitement as Alexander Sutherland Neill welcomes a new term at Summer Hill School. His progressive approach to education revolutionized traditional boarding school practices. Marvel at the Sixth Form Bench and Fellows Eyot captured in a photograph from 1911—a testament to camaraderie among students who forged lifelong friendships within these hallowed grounds. Delve into Eton College's rich heritage with a plan dating back to 1911, revealing its sprawling campus layout designed for optimal learning experiences. Gaze upon Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton—its majestic presence overlooking both town and academy is awe-inspiring indeed. Experience Election Hall's grandeur through snapshots frozen in time from 1926—an emblematic space where future leaders were chosen amongst peers. Discover Miss Betsy Price's captivating pastel portrait—a beloved figure whose influence shaped generations within her cherished boarding school community. Finally, let your imagination take flight with "The Sand Fairy, " an enchanting illustration by Louise Jacobs that graced Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published in 1916—a whimsical reminder of childhood wonder and imagination.