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Back to School - Back in the Day
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Summer is coming to an end... it's time to hit the books! Take a look at these photographs of kids in the past doing just that.
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Public School 29
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"Henry Street, north from Kane Street (formerly Harrison Street). In the right foreground is Public School No. 29; in the left center, at Warren Street, St. Peter's Hospital."

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Public School 29

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Public School 29

Kiddie calisthenics Caption: "Kiddie calisthenics--... At P. S. 29, Henry and Baltic Sts., health eduction teacher Rosalie Gioia puts her \[kindergarten] group through the paces of a calisthenics drill. ..."
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Public School 29

Copper work Caption: "Copper work--\[Eleven boys] at P. S. 29 \[425 Henry Street] are also motivated toward artistic endeavors. Frank Ott, director of the youth center, at right, shows one of his classes a few of the fine points involved in copper impressions and plaques. ..."
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Public School 29

Handicraft, too Caption: "Handicraft, too--A favorite activity for the femme playgrounders at P. S. 29 \[at 425 Henry Street] is the sewing class directed by teacher Ann Dagarvarian. Learning how to harness their vocational talents toward the making of aprons, slippers and stocking puppets are, left to right, Nancy Ruggiero, 8, of 274 Degraw St, Peggy Howard, 10, of 236 Baltic St., and Paula Poli, 11, of 222 Baltic St. ...;" blackboard in background.
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193 Kane Street

\[#193 Kane Street.] \#193 Kane Street - northside, between Clinton Street and Henry Street and opposite Strong Place.
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Public School 29

They call it 'croquinole' Caption: "They call it 'croquinole'"--Not all of the games are confined to the athletic field or court of P. S. 29 \[at 425 Henry Street]. For those who prefer more leisurely competitive endeavors, 'croquinole,' a combination of checkers and pool, is always available. Indulging in the pastime are Joseph Motisi, 8, of 13 3d St., left, and Vincent Nosta, 12, of 390 Henry St., as Georgianna Costello, 8, of 401 Henry St., bubbles with spectator-itis."
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