Charyk, John Constantine
Teacher, Author
1908-1996

Mr. Charyk taught at various rural schools in southern 
Alberta from 1928 until he moved to Hanna in 1954.  There he 
served as principal of Hanna High School until his 
retirement in 1973.  Among his numerous awards are a life 
membership in the Alberta Teachers’ Association and his 
election as a Fellow of the Canadian College of Teachers.  
He is the author of the Little White Schoolhouse series, six 
books on the history of rural education.  He is also active 
as an historical researcher and lecturer.

The records result mainly from the research for, and 
publication of, six books on the history of rural education 
in Western Canada.

For a more detailed biography and description of this 
collection's contents, consult the descriptive inventory.

Multiple media, 1900-1988, 3.82 m    

Artwork, [1968-1988]
Produced by several artists to illustrate the Schoolhouse
series.

Correspondence, 1964-1986
Includes rural teachers and students; publishers.

Galley proofs, 1968-1985

Manuscripts, 1983-1988

Photographs, 1912-1986
Images of wartime service, career and community activities;
items collected to illustrate the Schoolhouse series
(820 images).

Publications, 1968-1988

Research collection, 1900-1988
Includes teaching materials; forms; sketches.

Scrapbooks, 1942-1987

Sound discs, 1971, 1983
Book launching and presentation album (4 items).

Sound tape reels, [1954-1967]
Mainly speeches and events in Hanna, Alberta (74 items).

Descriptive inventory available
Access: Open