Boecklin, Clara Wade, 1882-1970
Biography
Born in Philadelphia, Miss Clara Wade attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls and Bryn Mawr College, earning a European scholar award for a year of studying abroad at the University of Munich and in Rome. She returned to the States and Bryn Mawr and decided to temporarily take secondary school teaching work. Miss Wade ended up at Miss Nightingale's Classes in the fall of 1919 as a homeroom teacher, also teaching Latin, ancient history, medieval and English history, and coaching plays. She later taught French, Greek, and German to Nightingale students, as well.
Miss Wade became Mrs. Werner Boecklin in 1944, but was widowed just ten years later. She remained at Nightingale until retiring around 1962.
A Clara Wade Boecklin Room was dedicated in her honor by her students in 1969, when the school was reconfigured. She passed away in March 1970. Mrs. Boecklin left generous scholarship gifts to Nightingale in her will.
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Alumnae Newsletter. 50th anniversary issue. Vol. 12, no. 1, 1970 Apr
Clara Wade Boecklin biography file, 1970
Clara Wade Boecklin, half-length portrait, facing left, holding book, c. 1940 - 1960
Clara Wade Boecklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, c. 1960 - 1969
Clara Wade Boecklin, head-and-shoulders portraits, facing slightly left, c. 1940 - 1960
Clippings from Nightingale publications and photographs of classmates, faculty, and reunions, collected by Mary and Natalie Janvrin, c. 1986 - 2001
Draft of Clara Wade Boecklin retirement resolution, 1955
Letter relating to film in school archives. Accompanied by list of people appearing in film footage, 1982 Mar
Metal plaque, engraved, "The Clara Wade Boecklin Room given in affectionate tribute by her students." On accompanying note: Science office and St. Francis' hand, c. 1970 - 1990
Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.
Photograph of Clara Wade Boecklin, c. 1970 - 1980
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