Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Zeuch, William E. |
Occupation |
Director of the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education in early 1940's. |
Spouse |
Beatrice I. Zeuch |
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Letter dated 11/7/1942 from Mr. Zeuch, principal of the School of Organic Education (Organic School) in Fairhope, Alabama, to a Rev. Urban Ogdin about his interest in coming to the school. Mr. Zeuch notes that teaching at this school is more of a mission than a job and progress is being made. He wants to step down due to health issues and is looking for an Assistant Director to take his place. He notes that religion is not a large factor in th...
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ix.1.7 - Note
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Brochure titled "The School of Organic Education" dated 1943, which was the Organic School's 36th school year. Dr. William E. Zeuch was the director of the Organic School when this was printed. The brochure includes information on curriculum, costs, educational philosophy of progressive education, and the history of the School. From the Fairhope Public Library Collections and the Paul M. Gaston Collection, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation ...
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