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Manual Training School, September 9, 1930. Constructed in 1904 in the classic H-shape that Snyder devised, the Manual Training School is a Renaissance Revival style building. Originally housing a school which filled the niche between a trade school and a technical school, the structure is best known as John Jay High School, which it became in the 1960s. During its time as John Jay, the school earned a reputation as the place the Board of Ed. sent its troubled students. The high school closed in 2003 and has been reopened in the educational complex model of current NYC public high schools in which the building houses a number of smaller, professionally focused schools.
Doing Their Part: Victory Gardens of New York City
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While the fighting of World War II remained on the other side of the ocean, the effects of the war were deeply felt in New York City. Wartime ramifications included serious food shortages, as much American-grown food was being shipped overseas for troops and allies abroad. By 1943, the government had created a push for the cultivation of private lands for locally grown crops. These "victory gardens" sprouted up (pun intended) all over the city. The statistics for New York victory gardens were impressive: 400,000 victory gardens on 600 acres of private land which, over the course of the war, produced 200 million pounds of vegetables! Check out the bounty of New York's wartime farmers!
C.B.J. Snyder: Builder of New York City's Schools
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C.B.J. Snyder was an architect and mechanical engineer who served as Superintendent of School Buildings for the New York City Board of Education between 1891 and 1923. During his tenure he was responsible for the design and construction of more than 350 elementary, middle, and high schools in the five boroughs. Snyder is know for innovating the design and construction process. The resulting schools have been praised for their high quality, longevity, and architectural beauty. Snyder worked in a number of styles, favoring Beaux Arts, English Collegiate Gothic, and Renaissance Revival. Another feature of his buildings were their mid-block location, preferring to keep these places of education away from the busy, noisy, and (perceived) pollution of the avenues. He believed that schools were civic monuments that were necessary for a better society and he focused on health and safety issues, improving the fire protection, ventilation, lighting, and classroom size.
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Manual Training High School Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1059, SCHL 1058, SCHL 1062, SCHL 1063, SCHL 1060, SCHL 1061), some of which may also be described in this new record; Seven views, in different sizes, of Manual Training High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue. 1063 is a close-up, partial view; 1058 and 1063 show several vehicles, mostly parked automobiles, in foreground; 1059 is a large, eight-story, masonry building labeled, "Annex;" 1060 is view of lecture room under construction; 1061 is view of building at earlier location, Prospect Avenue and Reeve Place; 1062 is a snapshot of the playground with several residential building in background. In 1960 the name changed to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law, Journalism and Research.
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Manual Training High School Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1059, SCHL 1058, SCHL 1062, SCHL 1063, SCHL 1060, SCHL 1061), some of which may also be described in this new record; Seven views, in different sizes, of Manual Training High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue. 1063 is a close-up, partial view; 1058 and 1063 show several vehicles, mostly parked automobiles, in foreground; 1059 is a large, eight-story, masonry building labeled, "Annex;" 1060 is view of lecture room under construction; 1061 is view of building at earlier location, Prospect Avenue and Reeve Place; 1062 is a snapshot of the playground with several residential building in background. In 1960 the name changed to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law, Journalism and Research.
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Manual Training High School Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1059, SCHL 1058, SCHL 1062, SCHL 1063, SCHL 1060, SCHL 1061), some of which may also be described in this new record; Seven views, in different sizes, of Manual Training High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue. 1063 is a close-up, partial view; 1058 and 1063 show several vehicles, mostly parked automobiles, in foreground; 1059 is a large, eight-story, masonry building labeled, "Annex;" 1060 is view of lecture room under construction; 1061 is view of building at earlier location, Prospect Avenue and Reeve Place; 1062 is a snapshot of the playground with several residential building in background. In 1960 the name changed to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law, Journalism and Research.
Manual Training School
Manual Training High School Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1059, SCHL 1058, SCHL 1062, SCHL 1063, SCHL 1060, SCHL 1061), some of which may also be described in this new record; Seven views, in different sizes, of Manual Training High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue. 1063 is a close-up, partial view; 1058 and 1063 show several vehicles, mostly parked automobiles, in foreground; 1059 is a large, eight-story, masonry building labeled, "Annex;" 1060 is view of lecture room under construction; 1061 is view of building at earlier location, Prospect Avenue and Reeve Place; 1062 is a snapshot of the playground with several residential building in background. In 1960 the name changed to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law, Journalism and Research.
Manual Training School
Manual Training High School Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1059, SCHL 1058, SCHL 1062, SCHL 1063, SCHL 1060, SCHL 1061), some of which may also be described in this new record; Seven views, in different sizes, of Manual Training High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue. 1063 is a close-up, partial view; 1058 and 1063 show several vehicles, mostly parked automobiles, in foreground; 1059 is a large, eight-story, masonry building labeled, "Annex;" 1060 is view of lecture room under construction; 1061 is view of building at earlier location, Prospect Avenue and Reeve Place; 1062 is a snapshot of the playground with several residential building in background. In 1960 the name changed to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law, Journalism and Research.
Manual Training School
Manual Training High School Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1059, SCHL 1058, SCHL 1062, SCHL 1063, SCHL 1060, SCHL 1061), some of which may also be described in this new record; Seven views, in different sizes, of Manual Training High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue. 1063 is a close-up, partial view; 1058 and 1063 show several vehicles, mostly parked automobiles, in foreground; 1059 is a large, eight-story, masonry building labeled, "Annex;" 1060 is view of lecture room under construction; 1061 is view of building at earlier location, Prospect Avenue and Reeve Place; 1062 is a snapshot of the playground with several residential building in background. In 1960 the name changed to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law, Journalism and Research.
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Brooklyn: 5th Street - 7th Avenue 5th Street, at, adjoining, and east of the N.E. corner of Seventh Ave., showing the Manual Training School facing Seventh Ave. About 1922. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
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Ruth Naniro and Ronnie Bennett Caption: "Ruth Naniro and Ronnie Bennett \[with ten other students around them] 'shine' the 'Big Apple' at the senior prom of the Manual Training High School in the Hotel Bossert and throw in a bit of the 'shag'..." The school, located at 237 Seventh Avenue, changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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Seek tip on glamour Caption: "Seek tip on glamour--Contestants for the title of 'Sweetheart of Omega Gamma Delta' fraternity at Manual Training High School \[located at 237 Seventh Avenue] seek advice from Charlotte Manson, glamour girl of CBS, on how to bring out their finest qualities. The selection will be made by popular vote at a dance to be held tonight at the Brooklyn Elks Club. Shown ... are Thomas Killeen, chairman of the committee \[standing behind microphone]; Mary Livingstone, Miss Manson, Hortense McCleary, and Peggy Keyser." The school changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School, and its name changed again in 2001 to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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Soil testing Caption: "Soil testing--Students of Manual Training High School make preliminary tests of Brooklyn soil as part of service to Victory Gardeners in school laboratory. Left to right: Donald Softness, Caroline Konig, Dorothy Pietaro, and Bertram Wiener. Ten Brooklyn high schools are participating."
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Ambulance for Red Cross Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1066), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption (1073): "Ambulance for Red Cross--Manual Training High School \[later renamed John Jay High School and located at 237 Seventh Avenue] present an ambulance to the Red Cross in memory of former students killed in action. Left to right: Maj. Nana Rice (in ambulance) receives keys from Dr. Horace Mann Snyder, who was principal when the money was collected, Louise M. Harris of the faculty, William W. Barlow, principal, and Gladys Schmidt and Abraham Finegold of the faculty." 1066 shows the same ambulance transporting workers from the Industrial Home for the Blind located at 57 Willoughby Street.
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Ambulance for Red Cross Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1066), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption (1073): "Ambulance for Red Cross--Manual Training High School \[later renamed John Jay High School and located at 237 Seventh Avenue] present an ambulance to the Red Cross in memory of former students killed in action. Left to right: Maj. Nana Rice (in ambulance) receives keys from Dr. Horace Mann Snyder, who was principal when the money was collected, Louise M. Harris of the faculty, William W. Barlow, principal, and Gladys Schmidt and Abraham Finegold of the faculty." 1066 shows the same ambulance transporting workers from the Industrial Home for the Blind located at 57 Willoughby Street.
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Kits for Pacific GIs Caption: "Kits for Pacific GIs--\[Six] Junior Red Cross members at Manual Training High School \[located at 237 Seventh Avenue] making wooden boxes for recreation kits which the Brooklyn Red Cross is sending to the Pacific. Left to right, Anthony Padalino, Vincent O'Gara and Robert Hopkins. Arthur Greenwald, shop instructor, inspects completed box." The school changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School, and again, in 2001, to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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Hep on homemaking Caption: "Hep on homemaking--In one of Manual Training \[High School]'s model kitchens the girls ... splitting kitchen detail six ways are, left to right, Jeanne Burke, Anna Ascione, Margaret Ciancio, Anne Corone, Dora Braunfeld, and Dolores Coll." Four are cooking; two are washing dishes. The school, located at 237 Seventh Avenue, changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School, and the name changed again in 2001 to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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The high tribunal Caption: "The high tribunal--Manual Training \[High School]'s student court meets regularly and seriously. Sitting \[around table] left to right are William Grannea, Philip Glasser, Virginia Neill, Julius Scotti, Marvin Beckman, Charles Mechalakos and Arthur Darkin." In 1960, the school, located at 237 Seventh Avenue, changed its name to John Jay High School, and in 2001 the name changed again to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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\[Manual Training students visit Brooklyn Eagle] Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1070), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two images: caption (1070): "Sitting under a battery of kleig lights listening to Harry Grogin, Brooklyn Eagle art director, explain some of the intricacies of picture taking are, left to right, in the foreground, Dennis Whalen, Evelyn Wagner and Mr. Grogin. Sitting in back of them are Richard Phillips, Charles Schmelter, Marion Reisen and Norma Lindberg." 1075: "Art director Grogin shows the staff of Manual Training \[High School]'s newspaper, Manual Weekly, how pictures are prepared for newspaper reproduction by illustrating the use of the airbrush in pointing up highlights on a print. Watching him work are, left to right, in the foreground, Marion Reisen, Jeanne Schapiro, Norma Lindberg, Ellen Swir and Florence Byrne. In the back row are Richard Phillips, Dennis Whalen, Charles Schmelter and ... Evelyn Wagner." The school, located at 237 Seventh Avenue, was renamed John Jay High school in 1960, and, in 2001, renamed Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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\[Manual Training students visit Brooklyn Eagle] Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1070), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two images: caption (1070): "Sitting under a battery of kleig lights listening to Harry Grogin, Brooklyn Eagle art director, explain some of the intricacies of picture taking are, left to right, in the foreground, Dennis Whalen, Evelyn Wagner and Mr. Grogin. Sitting in back of them are Richard Phillips, Charles Schmelter, Marion Reisen and Norma Lindberg." 1075: "Art director Grogin shows the staff of Manual Training \[High School]'s newspaper, Manual Weekly, how pictures are prepared for newspaper reproduction by illustrating the use of the airbrush in pointing up highlights on a print. Watching him work are, left to right, in the foreground, Marion Reisen, Jeanne Schapiro, Norma Lindberg, Ellen Swir and Florence Byrne. In the back row are Richard Phillips, Dennis Whalen, Charles Schmelter and ... Evelyn Wagner." The school, located at 237 Seventh Avenue, was renamed John Jay High school in 1960, and, in 2001, renamed Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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And they are only beginners Caption: "And they are only beginners--Swimming is a required subject at Manual Training \[High School located at 237 Seventh Avenue] just like English 1. The girls shown above are in the beginners class. Backstroking \[left to right] are McGilligan, Lorraine Pinkermell, Barbara Turner, June Evans,and Nancy Andrews." The school's name changed in 1960 to John Jay High School and its name changed again in 2001 to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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Learning about U. S Caption: "Learning about U. S.--In the library of Manual Training High School \[located at 237 Seventh Avenue] where she is a student, Doris Fradelos ... shows her house guest .. some history volumes. Her companion, right, is Zoe Dragoumis, 16, an exchange student from Athens. ..." The school changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School, and again, 2001, to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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Brooklyn students pick Stassen Caption: "Brooklyn students pick Stassen--In a mock Republican National Convention students at Manual Training High School \[located at 237 Seventh Avenue] cheer at news Harold E. Stassen is 'winner' in G.O.P. presidential race. The 97 delegates from New York State voted for the victor. ..." The school changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School and its name changed again in 2001 to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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Despoiled work of art Principal in vandalized school office in Park Slope holding portrait painting defaced by thrown paint. Caption: "DESPOILED WORK OF ART: Louis A. Schuker, principal of Manual Trainig High School, shows what vandals did to a portrait of the school's founder, the late Dr. Charles D. Larkins."
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Democracy in action Caption: "Democracy in action--Manual Training High School students \[sitting around table] meet with Louis A. Schuker, principal, to discuss school-community problems. Participating are, left to right, Helen Holmberg, Arista secretary; Robert Wood, G. O. president; Melvyn D. Haywoode, senior Arista president; Patricia Mills, secretary; Frank Baldassare, chairman of high school group, National Conference of Christians and Jews; Jacki Mills, editor-in-chief, Manual Weekly, and Mary Jane Driskill, senior class president." The school, located at 237 Seventh Avenue, changed its name in 1960 to John Jay High School and its name changed again in 2001 to Secondary School for Law Journalism and Research.
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