The Derby Mesa Schoolhouse on the right; accompanying teacherage on the left. Gaylord Clark was hired as teacher from 1933-1935. Daughter, Lou Clark (Layman) was born to Barbara and Gaylord Clark in the teacherage on September 12, 1933, joining sister, Barbara Jean . An automobile is parked between the buildings and laundry is drying on the clothesline.
"The schoolhouse...contained a stove (teachers in those days were expected to carry in wood or coal, fill the stove and light it as needed on cold days, carry out the ashes, sweep the floors, and dust the furniture). There also was a desk for the teacher, enough "student" desks for the Community's children in grades one through eight, and bookcases, tables, a piano, and other equipment needed for "keeping school." There probably was also a hand-held bell the teacher could ring to announce that recess was over; classes were to begin again. And of course there were the requisite two small buildings out back marked "boys" and "girls."--Lou Clark Layman
