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Scrapbook of items related to the founding of Simley High School
This undated scrapbook includes records from the school districts that predated Independent School District 199, the founding of Simley High School, and other documents related to the founding of Inver Grove Heights.
Ground Broken for New Simley School
A picture of former South Saint Paul superintendent I.T. Simley at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the high school that would bear his name, serving the residents of what would in 1965 become Inver Grove Heights.
District #9 schoolhouse
The schoolhouse for Common School District #9, built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration. Closed in the late 1950s, according to local historian Lois Glewwe, when the district merged with Rosemount, the building remains standing at Rich…
"Simley High Sets Records In Its First Year"
A 1961 newspaper article by Don Heinzman of theSt. Paul Dispatch detailing Simley High School's 1960-61 school year. Details include the building's completion after students had already begun classes and the greater number of opportunities enjoyed by…
Christmas card from Irwin T. Simley
A Christmas card sent by Irwin T. Simley in approximately 1966 featuring an artist's rendering of the proposed $1.375 million addition to the west side of the original Simley High School site. That project was dedicated in 1968, shortly after…
Photograph of Irwin T. Simley
A September 1959 photograph of ISD 199 education consultant Irwin T. Simley at the ceremonial groundbreaking of the high school that would bear his name. The ISD 199 school board is in the background.