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184899-997118 - Nelson Kaitlyn - May 12, 2016 703 PM - NelsonK_Herbert J. Metcalf to J. Leo Bush, Jan. 18, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

This letter to L. Leo Bush from Herbert J. Metcalf responding to their questions in regarding the studying of German and picking up a different language to study. He informs them that it is not the State Council of Defense to work a hardship on…
184899-997118 - Nelson Kaitlyn - May 12, 2016 703 PM - NelsonK_S. L. Miller to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 16, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

This letter to Herbert J. Metcalf is informing him that he has received the letter regarding teaching German in Rock Valley Public Schools. He appreciates being informed.

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184899-997118 - Nelson Kaitlyn - May 12, 2016 703 PM - NelsonK_J. Leo Bush to National Defense Committee, Jan. 16, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

This letter to the National Defense Committee is informing them that they wish to stop studying German. Even though they have been studying it for a year and a half they are wondering if they can study a different language instead.
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_Perry Olds to Guy E Logan,February 5, 1918_Metcalf_Page 1.jpg

Mr. Olds is reaching out to Metcalf to get some insight on the efforts to get the German language out of school. He is looking for information to write in his journal. He wants thoughtful information to make a successful article in the Journal.
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_Herbert Metcalf to F.H. Chandler January 22, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

This is the reply from Metcalf to Chandler about the Sanborn church school. He is apologizing that he cannot close the school because it is indeed a great deal of damage.
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_F. H. Chandler to Herbert Metcalf January 20, 1918_Metcalf.jpg

The recently established Holland school in Sanborn in the local church. The parents of the children in the public schools are in dis belief at the kids attending this school. It is just a way for them be un Americanized. They aren
237752-997118 - Stark Brandon - May 4, 2016 251 PM - StarkB_Mr. Read to Herbert Metcalf, January 19, 1918_Metcalf_Page 1.jpg

Mr. Read is reaching out to Metcalf about the German being taught in schools. As there is no German being taught in Clarence school system there is at the German Lutheran church. Mr. Read wants the program shut down.
Buffalo Center Commercial Club Members to State CoD, Feb. 26, 1918_Metcalf.JPG

The members of Buffalo Center Commercial Club are trying to eliminate German within their town and schools. But they have tried to be diplomatic and have failed to meet the standards. They are asking the Council of Defense for help in order to…

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