Brookville, 1839
AT A MEETING
Of several citizens of Franklin and Union counties, by special agreement in the school house in Fairfield March 10, 1839, to take into consideration the propriety of forming an association for the purpose of Literary improvement and the elevation of common school education, Daniel Ogden, Esq. was called to the chair and Wm. M. Herrick was appointed secretary. After a few remarks explanatory of the intention of the meeting, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the teachers of common schools in Franklin and Union counties and all other persons who feel interested in Literary improvement, and willing to lend a helping hand to the measure, be invited to unite with us.
Resolved, That each person present be a committee to carry into effect the object of the foregoing resolution as far as practicable and that Mark H. Mullin and Joseph Daily be requested to send written invitations to teachers and others likely to second the views of this body.
Resolved, That William M. Herrick and Mark H. Mullin be requested to address this body at its next meeting on tyhe benefits likely to result from such associations.
Resolved, That Daniel Ogden, Joseph Daily, Mark H. Mullin, and Wm. M. Herrick draft a constitution and present it at our next meeting for consideration.
Resolved, That the Editors of the Indiana American and Franklin Democrat be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
Resolved, That the next meeting of this association be held in the school house in Fairfield on the 6th day of April next at 11 o'clock A.M. at which time a more regular organization will be attempted.
On motion, adjourned.
DANIEL OGDEN, Chairman
Wm. M. Herrick, Sec'y
NOTE: This appears to be a very early version of a Parent-Teacher Association. It's not clear what they achieved, but the plan was to improve the intelligence of the public by virtue of improving the schools.
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