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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A Look At Leon District Schools 1821-1980, March 16, 1971

A history of Leon District Schools from 1821 to 1980, presented primarily as a table. The first page lists summary statements and generalizations of data gathered in the school district. The subsequent data tables offer a temporal breakdown of the school district's history, recording notable events related to buildings, personnel, programs, finances, pupil population, and more.
New York University Transcript Mailing Record, May 14, 1956

A notice from the New York University Office of the Registrar in the School of Education stating that the requested transcripts of Aquilina C. Howell are to be mailed to the Board of Control at Florida State University.
New York University Transcript Receipt, May 14, 1956

A student receipt addressed to Aquilina C. Howell for her purchase of transcripts from New York University's School of Education.
New York University School Of Education Pamphlet, 1955

A pamphlet from New York University's School of Education introducing the staff and program for the fall of 1955.
Letter From Paul A. Skelton, Jr. To Aquilina C. Howell, May 17, 1956

A letter from Paul A. Skelton Jr., the assistant business manager at the Board of Control Out-Of-State Aid Section, to Aquilina C. Howell. In the letter, Skelton informs Howell that her application for out-of-state scholarship aid has been approved.
Order Of Service From Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, June 27, 1976

The order of services for June 27th, 1976 at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. The cover lists Reverend C. K. Steele, Sr. as the pastor. Inside are songs, prayers, and announcements.
Newspaper Articles About Leon County Schools, 1955

A newspaper clipping with an article about Leon County Schools. The article lists what occurred at the previous school board meeting and goes into detail about the adjusted school calendar and purchases made by the board.
Letter From Florence N. Beaman To Aquilina C. Howell, 1955

A letter from Florence N. Beaman, Dean of Students at New York University's School of Education, to Aquilina C. Howell. In the letter, Beaman informs Howell that her request for registration materials was received too late and she must register in person. On the back of the letter are handwritten jottings.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical College Diploma Of Madeline Catherine Casanas, July 22, 1938

The Diploma of Madeline Catherine Casanas from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Leon County Schools Certificate Of Merit, May 24, 1955

A certificate of merit presented to Madeline Casanas from Leon County Schools in appreciation of her service as a teacher.