Series I. Photographs and Related Materials
Series II. Printed Materials Series III. Correspondence and Manuscript Materials
Samuel P. Moulthrop was born in Michigan ca. 1847 and moved with his parents to Elba, New York as a child. Moulthrop pursued his education at the Cary Collegiate Institute during the 1866- 1867 academic year. Afterward, Moulthrop accepted a teaching position in Genesee County, New York where he taught until 1875. During his early teaching career, Moulthrop developed a passion for thinking about the school as space and learning environment. He also tested his theories about the relationship of calisthenics to a child's ability to concentrate and remain in good health. Moulthrop married Mary Raymond in 1873. In 1876 their son was born and Moulthrop accepted a position as the principal of the Western House of Refuge and moved his family from Genesee County to Rochester, New York. The school's curriculum continued to evolve and introduce vocational courses. By 1886, the school's name has changed to reflect the expanding curriculum and was called the New York State Industrial School. In 1888, Moulthrop became the principal of Washington Grammar School, Number 26 in Rochester. In addition to his teaching career, Moulthrop volunteered and ran a Y.M.C.A. camp, organized youth hiking trips, and tree planting events. By 1905 the classes and levels of education offered at the Washington Grammar School had expanded dramatically to include night classes and nurse training courses. At that time Moulthrop implemented his adjustable and removable desk manufactured by Rochester furniture company, Langslow- Fowler. These new desks allowed children and adult learners alike to study in a comfortable space. Samuel P. Moulthrop died in February 1932.
The Samuel P. Moulthrop Papers are comprised of three series: Photographs and Related Materials, Printed Materials and Correspondence and Manuscript Materials. Photographs and Related Materials include images documenting Moulthrop's time as principal of the Western House of Refuge and the school's curriculum shift to becoming the New York State Industrial School. Moulthrop also devoted time to the Washington Grammar School Number 26. Both institutions were located in Rochester, New York. Printed Materials includes items related to civil service and civic-mindedness. The Correspondence and Manuscript Materials series dates from 1879-1912. This collection is closely related to one pamphlet and two books in the Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation Department holdings:
The Samuel P. Moulthrop Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
The Samuel P. Moulthrop Papers were made a gift by his daughter Mary, circa 1968.
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
[Item title, item date], Samuel P. Moulthrop Papers, D.438, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
McKelvey, Blake.
Photograph album