Aquilina C. Howell Collection

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The Aquilina C. Howell collection consists of papers of distinguished Leon County educator, Aquilina Howell. Born in Tallahassee, Florida in 1917, Howell graduated from Old Lincoln High School in 1934. She received her B.A. from Florida A&M College in 1938 and a M.A. in Curriculum and Guidance from New York University. Howell then worked in the Leon County School System as a teacher, guidance counselor, supervisor of curriculum and guidance, and Director of Secondary Education. In 1985, she retired as Superintendent for Instruction, the highest ranking black administrator at that time. The collection includes papers, correspondence, photographs, greeting and postcards, and memorabilia.

Physical Location

Thelma T. Gorham Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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Maclay School Fundraising Materials

The 1986 edition of the Maclay School Sweepstakes School Auction. It includes a schedule of events, contributors, and items in both the live and silent auction. Moreover, it also includes two advertising brochures for the Annual Giving Fundraising for the school.
Camp Maclay Booklet

Maclay School Summer Camp booklet from 1985. It contains an empty application attached, as well as the schedule, description of activities offered, course listings with prices, and pictures.
Maclay School Brochure, 1986-87

An informative pamphlet for the Alfred B. Maclay Jr. Day School for the academic year 1986-87. It includes information on their academic programs, extracurricular activities, athletics, faculty, facilities, and philosophy.
Maclay School Stylus, 1986

A collection of creative works by the students of Alfred B. Maclay Jr. Day School from 1986. It was compiled, edited, and arranged by editor, Denise Brown, with assistant editors Robert Angerer and Margaret Furlong, and advisor, Rosalie Brennan. It includes creative writing and visual art from students from the lower, middle, and upper school.
Maclay School Handbook 1986-87

The school handbook for the Alfred B. Maclay Jr. Day School from the academic year 1986-87. Its contents include the school's background, organization, admission, and fees. Moreover, it also includes the daily procedure and discipline guidelines for the upper, middle and lower school. There is also a section on special programs and achievements at the end.
Letter From Cindy Smith To Aquilina C. Howell, February 11, 1972

A letter from Cindy Smith to Aquilina C. Howell thanking Howell for visiting Elizabeth Cobb Middle School to read poems to the students.
Raa Middle School, List of Major Capital Improvements

Report on major expenses undertaken by Raa Middle School towards infrastructure improvement. Lists varied expenses such as cost for painting buildings and new classroom purchases. No date, likely 1975.
State-Wide Assessment Results, Eighth Grade, October, 1975

Report on reading and math skills for Augusta Raa Middle School. Contains instructions for parents.
Letter from Charles Prescott to Davis Raker, May 30, 1974

Letter from Charles Prescott to Davis Raker. Prescott writing on behalf of Preceptor Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi to praise Mrs. Carrie Johnson's teaching in her Special Education classes. May 30, 1974.
Raa Rampage Vol. XVII, No. 1, October 31, 1975

Copy of the October 31, 1975 edition of the 'Raa Rampage' school newspaper for Augusta Raa Middle School. Articles focus on Newspaper Week, busing, Hurricane Eloise, the band at Raa, Newspaper Career Skills, student of the month, and various other topics. Includes a full page detailing Newspaper technology and production.