Is there any way to get hold of a copy of that book? I sure would like
to see it!
Marcie Brink-Chaney class of '72.
On 11/24/2019 12:23 PM, Marie Reh (Redacted sender cmreh for DMARC) wrote:
I have checked around and I do not think there are any of Mrs. Polzine’s books available. The book does not have a copyright so if someone wants to copy the pages that would be legal.
Marie 72
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*Subject:* [msb-alumni] Re: Mrs. Polzien's Book
Thanks Willie. They may have held him back when he went back home. Thanks.
And remember Jesus loves you.
On Nov 15, 2019, at 12:21, willie jones <wjones007@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:wjones007@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
he would have been in the class of 76
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*Subject:*[msb-alumni] Re: Mrs. Polzien's Book
Hi everyone;
Mrs. Polzine’s book was never published. I will ask around to
see if there are any copies available.
As far as Rex goes I am assuming that the thread is regarding Rex
Burkhead. I think he left the school before graduating. I wwant to
say he was in the class of 1974.
If I am incorrect on any of the sabove please feel free to correct me.
Marie 72
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*Subject:* [msb-alumni] Re: Mrs. Polzien's Book
Hello Mark,
Thank you for sending the preface.
There are names I remember, but there are those that don't come to
mind. Thanks to all for their dedication.
Marcia
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<mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> *On Behalf Of *Mark Martin
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*Subject:* [msb-alumni] Mrs. Polzien's Book
Unfortunately Peggy, I have had Mrs. Polzien's book for a long
time now, and don't exactly remember how I obtained it. At that
time I had the information on how to get it. I just looked at the
beginning of the book but must have eliminated publisher
information. I'm sure I still have the print copy of the book but
it would take some time to get my hands on it. I guess this is
now much easier with phone apps like Seeing AI, Envision AI, and
NFB Kurzweil reader. For now here is the preface. I'm thinking
that the book would quite possibly be out of print by now, but
perhaps some copies might turn up on Ebay or some other vintage
book sight. Preface to follow signature.
Mark Martin, 73.
PREFACE
The Michigan School for the Blind at Lansing graduated its one
hundredth class on June 7, 1981. The event gave cause for
reflection on the past. Following is a chronological review of the
school's physical development and growth, the many varied programs
and human events, which are the heart of any school, which have
given the Michigan School for the Blind national prominence over
the decades. The success of the graduates reflects the school's
determination to train the visually impaired and the blind for
productive and active lives. Their accomplishments in their many
communities, their everyday work in society, professional
endeavors, and social living attest to the success of the school's
efforts. These topics are considered in this history of the
Michigan School for the Blind.
The organizations and individuals that helped with essential
research were: The Michigan Historical Archives, the Michigan
School for the Blind, the Michigan State Library, and the Lansing
Public Library.
To Dr. Robert H. Thompson and Dr. Nancy J. Bryant for the report
on their tenure as superintendents, to Therese Thelen for the
original draft, to the graduates, instructors, and staff members
who so generously were interviewed or made tapes of their
experiences while at the school, and to Joanne Noah and Fredric
Neumann for their contributions--a most sincere and grateful thank
you. Special consideration and appreciation go to Charles A. Weir,
John Bullock and Lucille Sawyer for the many hours and travel time
they spent in obtaining the tapes. Many thanks also to Joan
Brunger and Frances Johnson whose hospitality and encouragement
helped to see this project to completion. (1993)
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*Sent:*Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:50 PM
*Subject:*[msb-alumni] Re: Rex Burkhead
Wow! Mark that is really neat that you have Mrs. Paul’s scenes
book with the list of all of the graduates who were at the
school from 1881 to 1995 I believe that is what you said. I’m
just curious though, how did you get a hold of that book? That
must make for some really interesting reading. And just think,
you have another link to the school that you will hold forever
in your memory that is so neat and to think that Mrs. Paul’s
in touch that book with her own hands how lucky are you!
Really though I think that is pretty neat it would be kind of
fun to look back through the years at all of the people who
had come who had walk through those doors at the main building
in the high school and the other buildings as well and have
walked across the stage to get their diplomas how neat that
must be. I know you will cherish that for a very long time.
Peggy Yats class of 70.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 4, 2019, at 11:53 PM, Mark Martin
<pencildrag@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:pencildrag@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
wrote:
I have Mrs. Polzien's book which lists MSB graduates from
1881 through 1981. I was hoping to clear up his year of
graduation, but I cannot find his name in that book. I
scanned this book several years ago so whether I missed a
page or perhaps some sort of scanning error, I'm not sure,
all I can say is that I now have the book in my
BrailleSense allowing me to search in Braille, and I did
not find him. Does anybody know if Rex left MSB before
graduation which would explain him not being listed. I do
have one source I can check with to see If I can clear
this up. I too remember seeing Rex with his young family
at the reunions. Noticing his birthday from his obituary
surprised me, as I never realized he was just one week
younger than me.
Mark Martin, 73.
