EWP 2-5A 1931 Spiritual Values Resolution (May 11, 1931) and Response (May 22, 1931)

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Title: EWP 2-5A 1931 Spiritual Values Resolution (May 11, 1931) and Response (May 22, 1931)
Description: This document includes two items: a resolution from the Ministerial Union of Loudoun County at the Hamilton ME Church South, dated May 11, 1931, and a response from O.L. Emerick, Superintendent of Public Instruction, dated May 22, 1931. The resolution requests a ban on bridge games and promiscuous dancing in schools, citing parental objections, taxpayer concerns, and conflicts with Christian teachings. It was unanimously adopted by the Ministerial Union. Emerick's response seeks clarification on the specific concerns raised by the group.
Tag: 1931, resolution, Hamilton, Virginia, amusements, public schools, parental consent, Christian teachings, spiritual welfare, ministers, education; Resolution; May 11, 1931; Rev John Bowman; Waterford, Virginia; M.E. Ministerial Union, Hamilton, Virginia; concerns-- dancing, bridge games, schools allowing worldly amusements; moral; social; religious leaders; educators; standards; conduct; behavior; educational institutions.; letter, superintendent, resolution, dancing, bridge games, schools, societal norms, values, recreational activities, educational settings
Identifier: 1015463
Is Version Of: 1015463_EWP_Spiritual_Values_Petition.pdf
Is Part Of: Black Petitions
Replaces: /Volumes/T7 Shield/EWP/Elements/EWP_Files/source/Ingest One/2 Petitions Plans School Board and Districts/2-5A_Colored_Petitions/Old_FIle_Petitions_Colored_Schools/ValuesPetition1931/EWP_Spiritual_Values_Petition.pdf
File Size: 5.4 MB
Number of Pages: 3
Category: 2-5A Colored Petitions

Item sets: Black Petitions