Definition of Secondary Sources
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What others said about Takamine
Excerpt – “There were special occasions, too, such as the centennial celebration of American independence. ‘I remember,’ said Krüsi, ‘how our Japanese friend Takamine [then a student], usually so solemn and dignified, entered into the spirit of fun – or celebration – by blowing a child’s trumpet with all his might; while in front of our house the flags of three nations – American, Swiss, and Japanese – were displayed as a sign that our humble home was inhabited by individuals belonging to American, Europe and Asia.’” from Rogers, Dorothy. Oswego: Fountainhead of Teacher Education. A Century in the Sheldon Tradition p. 69
Excerpt – “. . . the Japanese government sent Hideo Takamine to the United States to learn Oswego methods. Unfortunately, many details of Takamine’s life and works are missing, because he himself died in 1910 and his papers were destroyed during World War II . . .” Rogers, Dorothy. Oswego: Fountainhead of Teacher Education. A Century in the Sheldon Tradition p. 89
History of College and Takamine
History of the First Half Century of the Oswego State Normal and Training School, Oswego, N.Y.
Page 21 for a History of the College written by Herman Krusi
Page 336 lists Takamine among the graduates
College Directories / Registrar Records
Hideo Takamine took admissions examinations on September 1, 1875. The subjects included Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Spelling, Penmanship and Reading. A portion of a page that shows his grades while at Oswego which includes how many times his missed class.