Librarian Days 2008

Sherrie GallowayTeacher in Residence

Library of Congress

The consent of the governed is a good thing in theory, but very rare in fact.

England has governed her colonies whether they consented or not. By not waiting for their consent she has greatly advance the world’s civilization.

The U.S. must govern its new territories with or without their consent until they can govern themselves.

SCHOOL BEGINS.

UNCLE SAM (to his new class in Constitution). --Now Children, You’ve got to learn these lesson whether you want to or not! But just take a look at the class ahead of you, and remember that, in a little while you will feel as glad to be here as they are!

TITLE:  School begins

RIGHTS INFORMATION:  No known restrictions on publication.

SUMMARY:  Caricature showing Uncle Sam lecturing 4 children labelled Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico and Cuba in front of children holding books labelled with various U.S. states. In the background is an American Indian holding book upside down and a Chinese boy at door.

MEDIUM:  1 print : lithograph, color.

CREATED/PUBLISHED:  c1899.

NOTES: Color lithograph by Louis Dalrymple, copyrighted by Keppler & Schwarzmann. Illus. in: Puck, (1899 Jan. 25), p. 8-9. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905.

DIGITAL ID:  (color film copy slide) cph 3b48925 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48925

Analysis Differentiation Higher level thinking Point of view Historical perspective Current events Promotes inquiry