Ira Koning's Hygiene school work

Name/Title

Ira Koning's Hygiene school work

Entry/Object ID

2021.81.06

Description

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, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.81

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

14 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Location

Box

163 Koning Ludwig family

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Koning, Arie James "Ira" 1883-1975

Create Date

November 13, 2021

Update Date

November 13, 2021