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Ira Koning's Hygiene school workEntry/Object ID
2021.81.06Description
Single sheet of lined paper from Bird & Phelps, Drugs and Stationery, with Saugatuck Union School and blank lines for grade, teacher, date, name, subject and average pre-printed on top.
Young Ira Honing, age 11, completed his Hygiene work on Feb 20, 1895 for Mr. G. Phelps 7th grade. Ira was asked to describe the cutis (skin), motion and size of the heart and blood vessels, respiration, inherited traits, perspiration, salivation and asked "What classes of men will insurance companies not take?" Answer: Liquor seller because they liable to drink themselves. Many of the answers contained warnings against drinking.Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
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2021.81Acquisition Method
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163 Koning Ludwig familyRelationships
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Koning, Arie James "Ira" 1883-1975Create Date
November 13, 2021Update Date
November 13, 2021