[Kirksville, Missouri, on October 20, unveiled a wonderful statue of Joseph Baldwin, the creator of the Kirksville State Normal School, 1867 and 1870. This was the pioneer professional state institution for the training of teachers in the Southwest The editor of The Journal Of Education had the honor of making the memorial address, which is here published in part Dr. John R. Kirk, longtime president of the college, presided at the memorial services. Eugene Fair, president of the State Teachers College at Kirksville, made the address at the unveiling. A daughter of Joseph Baldwin graced the occasion with her presence, and a great-grandson of Dr. Baldwin unveiled the statue. The state superintendent of education, Dr. Charles A. Lee, brought the greetings of the state, and Miss Turk, president of the State Education Association, spoke for the profession of the state. It was in every way one of the most impressive educational functions of which we have known.]
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