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Story May 23, 1947

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

What is this article about?

Edwin C. Clark, a veteran educator from the Panama Canal Zone, is appointed head of Juneau Public Schools, replacing retiring Phillips. His educational background and California teaching experience are highlighted.

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Edwin C. Clark has accepted the position as head of the Juneau Public Schools to succeed Phillips, who is retiring from teaching.

Clark will come to Juneau from Balboa Heights, Panama Canal Zone, where since 1945 he has been Curriculum Director of the Personnel Division of the Department of Education.

Phillips reported that Clark was a graduate of Hayward, California, High School in 1927. He then attended San Jose State College, and was graduated with a General Elementary credential in 1930.

In 1937, after attending summer sessions, Clark received his A. B. degree from San Jose; and after more summer sessions at Stanford, he was given his Master's degree in education from that university.

Phillips stated that Clark's teaching history lists the following positions in the California school system: Red Bluffs, Lemoore, eight years at Avenal, and Coalinga.

Clark is married, and has one child.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography

What themes does it cover?

Fortune Reversal

What keywords are associated?

School Administrator Education Career Juneau Schools Panama Canal Zone Teaching History

What entities or persons were involved?

Edwin C. Clark Phillips

Where did it happen?

Juneau, Balboa Heights, Panama Canal Zone, California

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Key Persons

Edwin C. Clark Phillips

Location

Juneau, Balboa Heights, Panama Canal Zone, California

Story Details

Edwin C. Clark accepts position as head of Juneau Public Schools succeeding retiring Phillips. Clark, from Balboa Heights where he was Curriculum Director since 1945, graduated from Hayward High School in 1927, San Jose State College in 1930, received A.B. from San Jose in 1937, and Master's from Stanford. Taught in Red Bluffs, Lemoore, Avenal for eight years, and Coalinga. Married with one child.

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