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Pine Mountain Settlement School
\nSeries 09: Biography – Staff\/Personnel<\/h5>\n

ARTHUR W. DODD CORRESPONDENCE, 1930s – 1960s<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ARTHUR W. DODD CORRESPONDENCE: ADMINISTRATIVE<\/strong> –\u00a0August 12, 1932, to\u00a0March 17, 1963
\n<\/strong>ARTHUR W. DODD CORRESPONDENCE: PERSONAL<\/strong> –\u00a0<\/strong>[in progress]<\/p>\n

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Arthur W. Dodd Correspondence:\u00a0ADMINISTRATIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

TAGS:<\/strong> Arthur W. Dodd<\/a>\u00a0Correspondence: Administrative ; Pine Mountain Settlement School ; principals ; schools ; education ;\u00a0Burton Rogers<\/a> ; Ganado (AZ) Mission High School ; H.R.S. Benjamin<\/a> ; teaching contracts ; teachers ; printing ;\u00a0William D. Webb<\/a> ; community schools ; progressive education ; Guidance Institute<\/a> Findings ; educational films ; Boy’s Industrial Building<\/a> fire ;<\/p>\n

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CONTENTS – <\/strong>Arthur W. Dodd Correspondence:\u00a0ADMINISTRATIVE<\/strong>
\n[Note: Correspondence is\u00a0<\/strong>In reverse chronological order\u00a0and\u00a0is typewritten unless otherwise indicated.]<\/em><\/p>\n

[001] n.d.
\nPhotograph of Dodd with camera and students.<\/p>\n

Arthur W. Dodd Correspondence:\u00a0ADMINISTRATIVE, 1960s<\/strong><\/p>\n

[003] n.d.
\nHandwritten note listing organ music, hymn pages, prayer reading by Geraldine, and talk and closing prayer by Mrs. Benjamin.<\/p>\n

[004] March 17, 1963
\n“BR” [Burton Rogers<\/a>] to Miss Edith Cold<\/a> and Dodd: Received information from Camarilla (CA) State Hospital that Mrs. Northam died on January 27, 1963; flooding at PMSS.<\/p>\n

[005] Feb 7, 1963
\nBurton Rogers, Director, to Arthur Dodd, Principal at Ganado (AZ) Mission H.S.: Cold weather problems; Christopher and Bonnie’s wedding; Newark, NJ, computer programming training; Mr. Farley (retired Berea organist).<\/p>\n

[006] Jan 28, 1963
\n“BR” to Cold and Dodd: Asks for information about Mrs. Adelaide Northam; her piano.
\nFeb 2, 1963:\u00a0Response from Dodd: No information available; hospital construction at Ganado.<\/p>\n

[007] Sept 15, 1961
\nRogers (in Sherman, CT, with Peter) to “Georgia and Dodd”: Thanks Dodd for card; Mary\u00a0(Rogers<\/a>)’s visit in England; back surgery.<\/p>\n

[008, 009] July 24, 1961
\nColor postal card of Grand Tetons and Colter Bay, Wyoming. Note from the “Dodds” to Rogers: Describes their travels; Libby; Margo.<\/p>\n

[010] April 13, 1960
\nRogers to Dodd: Miss Mae (sic)<\/em> Gadd<\/a> from Hindman visited for dancing party ; Gadd is interested in visiting Dodd; PMSS updates; Weibel wedding.<\/p>\n

Arthur W. Dodd Correspondence:\u00a0ADMINISTRATIVE, 1950s<\/strong><\/p>\n

[011, 012] September 18, 1959
\nRogers to “Georgia and Dodd”: Sympathy for Georgia whose father died ; missed Dodd’s visit to Harlan Co.; describes travel in west US; visited Richard Bakers in AR, (H.R.S.)\u00a0Benjamins<\/a> in MO, Tootells at Cleveland Clinic, Mariel Boone in NM, Miss Binford in CA, Mrs. Keith in Camel, Miss Cold at Ben Lomond; Ganado, NM; PMSS updates.<\/p>\n

[013] May 11, 1956
\nRogers to Dodd: Arranges to meet with Dodd before Dodd leaves for Oxford, OH, then AZ; Joanna in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

[015, 016] April 11, 1956
\nRogers to Dodd: Mary is in England; Christopher goes to Berea; Peter; vacation plans; Joanna in Japan; former Yale organ teacher visited.<\/p>\n

[014] April 18, 1955
\nRogers to Dodd: Mrs. Holsinger’s death; Dodd’s invitation to visit.<\/p>\n

[017] May 11, 1953
\nMary B. Holsinger to Dodd: Rogers family is on a trip to meet Mrs. Rogers’ sister (Eva) and son from England.<\/p>\n

[018] May 20, 1953
\nRogers to Dodd: Will miss meeting with Dodd in KY.<\/p>\n

[019] May 6, 1953
\nDodd (Ganado Mission letterhead) to “Burton” (Rogers): Plans to travel to KY, then CA with the Weekes family; Shepherd School ; Navajo children; visual education; opaque projector; graduating 20 Navajo, Hopis, and Lagunas; Margaret’s piano recital; invites Rogers to visit.<\/p>\n

[020] May 1, 1953
\nRogers to Dodd: Asks about summer plans.<\/p>\n

[021] Jan 10, 1952
\n[unsigned] to “Dodds”: Appreciates Dodds newsletter; Christmas vacation in CT; Dorothy in FL; Dr. Tracy Jones to help at PMSS; Raymond Sturgill wounded in Korea; Arliss Centers.<\/p>\n

[022] Nov 1, 1950
\n[unsigned] to Dodd: Sent statement to placement office; PMSS updates; Georgia’s work at Laurel House<\/a>, home ec teaching; Dr. Gabbard at Buckhorn.<\/p>\n

[023, 024] Oct 13, 1950
\nDodd at Columbia Univ., NYC, to “Burton” (Rogers): Appreciates PMSS visit in Aug and Sept; describes proctoring at NY School of Law; asks Rogers to send statement to Office of Field Relations and Placement of Teachers College; describes course in Anthropology and Education; list of graduate courses Dodd has completed.<\/p>\n

Arthur W. Dodd Correspondence:\u00a0ADMINISTRATIVE, 1940s<\/strong><\/p>\n

[025. 026] n.d.
\nChristmas Vacation Memorandum: Mr. and Mrs. Dodd’s schedule.
\nMemorandum: PMSS contract with Mr. and Mrs. Dodd for fiscal year 1941-42; handwritten note signed by Dodd indicating request for $5 a month raise (added notation: “approved”). Typewritten note with title “BIG LOG<\/a>” re: scheduling.<\/p>\n

[028] December 20, [no year]
\nGeorgia Ayers Dodd to Union Theological Seminary Book Service via Western Union: orders “Apostle” book by Sholem Asch.<\/p>\n

[031] n.d.
\nAgreement: Dodd to oversee two advanced printing students and their work for extra $25 per month.<\/p>\n

[032] July 16, 1945
\nH.R.S. Benjamin (Director) to Dodd (on vacation in Jacksonville, FL): minor question.<\/p>\n

[027] July 4, 1945
\nH.R.S. Benjamin (Director) to Mrs. Dodd in Jacksonville, FL: Asks Mrs. Dodd to clarify for Betty (housemother) the dating regulations for West Wind<\/a> girls.<\/p>\n

[034] May 26, 1945 (per notation)
\nDodd (handwritten) to Benjamin: Asks Benjamin to apply to renew Dodd’s draft deferment.<\/p>\n

[033] Jan 23, 1945 and May 1, 1945
\nCLASSIFICATION ADVICE from Selective Service System, Local Board No. 58, Harlan, KY: Dodd’s classification for 6-month period.<\/p>\n

[036] Jan 8, 1945
\n[unsigned] to “Dear Friends” (Mr. and Mrs. Dodd): Acknowledges cash gift.<\/p>\n

[035] Dec 23, 1944
\nGeorgia and Arthur Dodd to Miss Dorothy: Cash gift to School; dog behavior.<\/p>\n

[037] Oct 17, 1944, and Oct 19, 1943
\nClassification Advice from Selective Service Local Board No. 58, Harlan, KY: Dodd’s classification for 6-month period.<\/p>\n

[038] March 7, 1944
\n(William D.) Webb<\/a> to “Gentlemen” at (Selective Service) Local Board 58, Harlan, KY: Asks how to apply for reclassification or deferment for two men (at PMSS).<\/p>\n

[039] March 11, 1944
\nWebb to “Gentlemen” at Selective Service Board 58, Harlan, KY: Requests reclassification or deferment of Dodd to be “administrative head of vocational high school” at Pine Mountain.<\/p>\n

[040] Feb 9, 1944
\n[unsigned] from “Principal” (Dodd) to Mr. Joseph Levernz, Director of Personnel, Alexandria, VA: Levernz to send letter to Draft board asking for deferment from American Red Cross service.<\/p>\n

[041] Jan 17, 1944
\nWebb to Executive Committee: re: Mr. Dodd, Red Cross and Deferments. Negotiations with Red Cross are resumed; Mrs. Dodd; Ruby Dodd, her sister; Dr. Tucker<\/a>; counter-signatures; Mr. Hayes; Mr. Wilder; UK Farm-Home week; the LaRues [Dorothy and Glenn].<\/a><\/p>\n

[044] Aug 10, 1943
\nDodd to Bonnie Ayers in Washington, DC, via Western Union: “Advise against rejecting Lumberman offer” of job until Ayers hears from Webb.
\nAugust 12, 1943: Dodd to Ayers via Western Union: “Advise taking Lumberman’s opening…”<\/p>\n

[042, 043] Aug 9, 1943
\n[unsigned] to Evelyn K. Wells<\/a> in Wellesley, MA: Possibility of hiring Bonnie Ayers as bookkeeper; Ruth Shuler<\/a>; Ayers’ credentials; Appointments Committee.<\/p>\n

[029] May 4, 1943
\nWilliam D. Webb (Acting Director) to Mr.\/Mrs. Dodd: PMSS contract for 1943-1944<\/p>\n

[030] April 11, 1942
\nGlyn Morris to Mr. and Mrs. Dodd – PMSS contract for 1942-1943.[045] Oct 30, 1941
\nDodd to Glyn Morris: Need teaching plans from Mr. Arny<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[046] n.d.
\n“For Happier Workers — Fewer Late in-the-Evening Feeds — and Raids on the Store.” Suggestions to kitchen for\u00a0improving staff meals.<\/p>\n

[047] Sept 24, 1941
\nMartha Anne Keen to Morris: Delay in arrival.<\/p>\n

[092] Aug 8, 1941
\n[unsigned] to Dodd: Need to discuss community school problems; Kiwanis Camp; Bothwell.<\/p>\n

[048] n.d.
\nDodd to Miss Trufant, Miss Cold, (Glyn) Morris<\/a>: Re moving Capehart records to Laurel House.<\/p>\n

[050, 051] Duplicates of page 2. First page is missing.<\/span>
\nDodd to ?: (August) Angel<\/a>; camp; the doctor; Miss (Grace) Rood<\/a>; Ruby.<\/p>\n

[059] Postcards
\nJune 24, 1941, Dodd to “Glyn” (Morris) in Woods Hole, MA: Progress report on the Findings.
\nJuly 26, 1941, Dodd to Miss (Janet) Grant at PMSS: Requests copies of the Coop History.
\nSept 21, 1941, Dodd to “Glyn”: Institute question.
\n[060] Address sides of [059].<\/p>\n

[093, 094] July 30, 1941
\nDodd to Morris: Recommends “Community Schools in Action” book by Elsie Ripley Clapp; PMSS community relationships; PMSS’s problem of isolation; “The Community School” by Dr. Everett; Curriculum Conference; Dr. Hatcher; classroom furnishings.<\/p>\n

[053, 054] June 29 [no year]
\nDodd to “Glyn” (Morris): Encloses copy of another letter about the Coop booklet and course; Progressive Education; Dr. Hatcher; Masonic burial for Mr. Elhanon Nolan; Mrs. Darse Wilder died; campers; Defense Program; Ordway Tead’s daughter; Miss Saurborn; REA project; Henry Creech; Miss Gould at Line Fork; Delia; the Nutters.<\/p>\n

[058] July 24, 1941
\nDodd to Freeman (Wurlitzer Co.): Declined repair of violin.<\/p>\n

[065] July 23, 1941
\n“J.G” to Dodd: mimeographing; sending stencils.<\/p>\n

[056] July 23, 1941
\n“J.G.” to Dodd: Updates: Ruth Ann; Line Fork; Alice; “Outline”; Mr. Galbreath; Mr. [James A.] Cawood<\/a>; Findings; Mr. Hansbrough.<\/p>\n

[063] July 22, 1941
\nDodd in Nashville, TN (via postcard) to “Ruth” (Shuler) at PMSS; Requests additional copies of Coop History, “Experiences in Consumer Cooperation.”
\n[064] Address side of [063].<\/p>\n

[061] July 10, 1941
\n“Memo regarding Visual Education”; Visual Education Cooperative; Eastern Teacher College; explanation; educational films.<\/p>\n

[057] July 8, 1941
\nDodd to Glyn: Sends Morris a copy of a letter from Mr. J.C. Freeman of The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., NYC, describing repairs needed for the violin and bow Dodd had sent them and the cost; asks for authorization.<\/p>\n

[062] July 3, 1941
\nG.M. Gumbert, Chairman, Committee on Visual Education, Eastern KY State Teachers College, Richmond, KY, to Dodd; Responds to Dodd’s interest in the Regional Cooperative Film Library; use of audio visual aids in teaching.<\/p>\n

[049] June 30, 1941
\n“G and G” to “Arthur” (Dodd): Barbara Gates to arrive for Kiwanis Camp duty; work assignments for Miss Jane Hooper; engaged to Olcott Gates, Mrs. (Dorothy Olcott) Elsmith’<\/a>s son; the Nutters.<\/p>\n

[052] June 18, 1941
\nDodd (PM Guidance Institute letterhead) to “Glyn” (Morris): Sends excerpt of letter to Miss (Gladys) Hill <\/a>from E.R. Bowen, Genl Secy of the Cooperative League of America with praise for Miss Hill’s article; will publish it; requested multiple copies of booklet “Experiences in Consumer Cooperation.”<\/p>\n

[055] June 11, 1941
\nDodd at PMSS to “Glyn” (Morris): Updates: Mr. Burden; recreation program; Community Room; Findings; West Wind; Miss Gould at Line Fork; Delia Taylor.<\/p>\n

[067] June 6, 1941
\n[unsigned, probably Morris] to Dr. J.E. Brewton, Assoc. Dir, Div. of Surveys & Field Studies, George Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, TN: Requests a fellowship for Dodd; Institute update.<\/p>\n

[068] June 2, 1941
\n[unsigned] “Memo to Dodd: List of tasks; Miss Cobb and; Miss Grant; fire squad; Jess Burden; Miss Trufant; Miss Ann Gould.<\/p>\n

[066] April 22 [no year]
\n[unsigned] note to Dodd re: letter from E.F Hall, Science Research Associates.<\/p>\n

[117, 118] Feb 12, 1941
\nDodd to Evelyn Wells<\/a> at Wellesley (MA) College: Describes problems with 2 PMSS employees’ complaints; signed by 16 workers, some with reservations.<\/p>\n

[071] Dec 12, 1940
\n[unsigned] to Dodd at PMSS: Look into Mrs. Keith’s discussion with students on birth control.<\/p>\n

[069] Aug 12, 1940
\nPicture postcard: “Driving and Bathing, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.”
\nAddress side with postmark “Duluth Minn, Aug 12, 1940”; to A.W. Dodd, PMSS.<\/p>\n

[070] Aug 4 [no year]
\nHandwritten postcard from Dodd in Jacksonville Beach, FL, to Morris at PMSS: Arrival details.
\nHandwritten note from “Fern & Bill” (Hayes) to Dodd: Arrangements for arrival from vacation.<\/p>\n

[075] June 21, 1940
\nDodd to Glyn: PMSS updates: library cataloging; Laurel House construction; Saxe; Mrs. (Mary Rockwell) Hook<\/a>; Zande House<\/a> renovation; Boy’s House<\/a>; K.U. contract.<\/p>\n

[072] n.d.
\nDodd to Morris via handwritten Western Union: Arrival plans.<\/p>\n

[073] March 19 & 26 [no year] Printed material.
\nCover of Chapel program by Arthur W. Dodd with print of Chopin.
\n[074] List of musical pieces, composers, and descriptions.<\/p>\n

Arthur W. Dodd Correspondence:\u00a0ADMINISTRATIVE,\u00a0<\/strong>1930s<\/b><\/p>\n

[076] July 29, 1938
\nDodd from Tampa, FL, to Morris via handwritten Western Union: Itinerary.<\/p>\n

[077] n.d.
\nDodd (in NYC) note to Morris : PMSS updates: Institute program; Mrs. Burdine; new printer teacher; Dr. Kilpatrick.<\/p>\n

[095, 096] Aug 9, 1937
\n“Dictated by Mr. Morris” to Dodd in NYC: Forwarding Dodd’s memo to Mr. Young and Mrs. Olinger; sent books to Mrs. Powell; PMSS not ready for curriculum changes that Dodd recommends; need adaptable teachers; asks Dodd to inform Jimmy Livengood what he will teach; new printer; Bill Dawn and wife.<\/p>\n

[078] Aug 3, 1937
\n[unsigned, probably Morris] to Dodd in NYC: Fred Burkhard, printer teacher; Mrs. Power, housemother; Iddie Sparkman; Confusion between curriculum and method; construction update; Home Economics Building.<\/p>\n

[097] Aug ?, 1937
\nDodd to Morris: Encloses memo for Mr. Young and Miss Olinger; school philosophy revised by Dr. Kilpatrick, foremost interpreter of John Dewey; attended\u00a0Supreme Court issue forum.<\/p>\n

[079] July 29, 1937
\n[unsigned, probably Morris] to Dodd in NYC: Send plans to Miss Merrill, Newport, NH.<\/p>\n

[080] July 1, 1937
\n[unsigned, probably Morris] to Dodd in NYC: Angel requested reconsideration.<\/p>\n

[085] n.d.
\nDodd to “Glyn” (Morris): Update about August (Angel)’s plans to leave; Angel begins to print Everett’s book.<\/p>\n

[086] June 15, 1937
\nDodd to Morris: Bids for window sashes, lumber; Howard and Edrye; PMSS updates; vegetable cellar; Angel’s plans; suggests Clyde Blanton to replace Angel.<\/p>\n

[084] June 2, 1937
\nDodd to “Glyn” (Morris): Forwards Tinsley’s letter.<\/p>\n

[081] n.d.
\nDodd in NYC to “Glyn” (Morris): Everett’s discussion with August Angel<\/a> about leaving.<\/p>\n

[082] May 24, 1937
\nDodd to Morris: Updates on hiring new staff; Young; Knealy; the Bakers from Grass Lake, MI, for Line Fork.<\/p>\n

[083] May 22, 1937
\n[unsigned, probably Dodd] to “Glyn” (Morris): Leasing or selling Line Fork<\/a>; the Tinsleys’ visit and credentials.<\/p>\n

[002] December 30, 1935
\nNewspaper clipping titled “The Journal’s Republic of Letters.” Includes letter titled “More ‘Interference’ Needed” from “Arthur Dodd, Jr., Adamsville”.”<\/p>\n

[088] Dec 27, 1935
\n[unsigned, probably Morris] to Dodd: Boys’ Industrial Building<\/a> fire; insurance; Mrs. (Mary Rockwell) Hook<\/a>; woodworking temporarily in Laurel House basement.<\/p>\n

[087] Dec 24, 1935
\nDodd (handwritten; in Adairsville, GA) to “My Dear Glyn” (Morris): Loss of Boys’ Industrial; travel plans; malaria patient.<\/p>\n

[090] n.d.
\n“Dictated by Mr. Morris” to Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner: Record truck mileage; authorizations for driving truck.<\/p>\n

[091] Nov 4, 1935
\n“Dictated by Mr. Morris” to Dodd: Asks Dodd to take Mrs. Faulker and students to Wilsonberger to represent PMSS at a get-together of county school teachers.<\/p>\n

[105] Oct 15, 1935
\nAddress side of postcard postmarked Winnetka, IL, addressed to Morris.
\n[106] Dodd’s handwitten note to Morris: Describes visit at Winnetka; arrival plans.<\/p>\n

[089] May 18, 1935
\n[unsigned, probably Morris] to Dodd: Asks Dodd to negotiate with Chappell Dairy in Harlan about selling PMSS’s sour cream as well as butter.<\/p>\n

[098, 099] n.d.
\nDodd to Morris in NYC: Angel’s arrival at PMSS; Elliott; Everett; classes by Kilpatrick, Briggs; Dodd’s plans for PMSS.<\/p>\n

[100, 101] Sept 15, 1934
\nDodd to Mr. (Darwin)\u00a0D. Martin<\/a> in Buffalo, NY; Feud with PMSS involving Emily Frank and Henry Creech; community-PMSS relationships; Creeches’ opinions; asks trustees to support Morris and staff.<\/p>\n

[102] Aug 7, 1933
\nMorris, Director, to Dodd at International House in NYC; School opening date.<\/p>\n

[103] n.d.
\nUnsigned handwritten note to Dodd in Bath, NY: Come at once.<\/p>\n

[104] Aug 18, [no year]
\nDodd in Bath, NY, to Morris via Western Union: Accepts arrangements.<\/p>\n

[108] Aug 15, 1932
\nMorris, Director, to Dodd in Bath, NY: Offers music position; Mr. Lehman, secretary and pianist is leaving; negotiates salary.<\/p>\n

[109] Aug 12, 1932
\nDodd in Bath, NY to Morris via Western Union: Prefer PMSS; asks for information.
\nAug 23, 1932, Dodd in Bath, NY, to Morris via Western Union: Will be with you soon.<\/p>\n

[110, 111] n.d.
\nDodd’s handwritten note from Adairsville, GA, to “Glyn” (Morris): Arrival plans; Angel.<\/p>\n

[107] April 21, 1932
\nMorris, Director, to Dodd in Berea, KY: Regrets having no PMSS position for Dodd.<\/p>\n

[112, 113, 114, 115, 116] n.d.
\n“Addenda to School Experiences” – Unsigned 5-page narrative apparently written by Dodd. [Pages 1-2] Dodd describes PMSS program over 18-yr period; courses, textbooks; the Community Group; the Coop Group; Citizenship Committee; discipline problems; school marks; evaluations; room and board; student tasks; English Country Dancing and folk-singing; chapel<\/a>; 1936 and 1937 girls’ octet tour. [Pages 3-5] Dodd provides a description of Ganado Mission High School in AZ; Georgia Dodd managed 2 cafeterias; Indian friends, ceremonies.<\/p>\n

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