Historical Sketches is a fascinating look at the early years of the State Normal and Training School at Oswego, one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to the education of teachers. Written by the staff of the college, the book provides a detailed account of the school's founding, growth, and development. Along the way, readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, from the visionary educators who created the school to the students who passed through its doors. Whether you are a student of education history or simply interested in the making of American schools, Historical Sketches is a treasure trove of information and insights. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.