Todd School
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Todd School
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One man's time and chance : a memoir of eighty years, 1895-1975
The reminiscences of Roger Hill, former headmaster for the Todd School for Boys in Woodstock Illinois.
Todd School Sound Studio
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students on Tobaggan Run
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students on Outing
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Students on Horses with Coach Roskie, 1937
The Todd School curriculum included horseback riding. The stable in the background was built by Todd students in 1930, under the direction of instructor A.E. Johnson. Coach Roskie is the fourth person from the left in this photograph. A Todd…
Todd School Students on a Bike Outing
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students in a Tree
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Stagecoach, circa 1930
Circa 1930 - The Todd stagecoaches were built by students in the Todd School, under the instruction of A.E. Johnson in the ‘manual shop’ and were used in a western movie that the students filmed on campus.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was…
Todd School "Bach to Boogie Band"
![Todd School "Bach to Boogie Band"](https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/49722/archive/square_thumbnails/4fc9038b32de4c431d7f2a7cb78b2e35.jpg?Expires=1727308800&Signature=cdxfdm41Y0sZyJ%7EDzoM7s2KQE%7EL-Nuf7Q9EmxRXlZ-pKIF9UYy268nLlvxcPiifvAKv6C7zm-TsbuvaCb8RNXp0iCbycSH5Om3OVdAT4PsBuYTvqaHW0deSbt7VkmgSnHlX3SwAAv1DjTkqMR4lwurs6EVhtps-jAd7YoQcNGy9oqJHlLt8tvtVaVKT-u3seSMVBvq04hAmUgBDRHSXn1ZPZrG3ytouCIdswqjtBE5O0xgiGrJ0xVRFqmYWYdZFq65CslJJyGvGt26K8wlR4l5i2B0ds%7EFfQyYgrSdRo06BI5G2FrL5qONJMf9%7EcWjqHqZ2Mc917aBPfJ2QTs%7EGXSg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM "Todd School "Bach to Boogie Band"")
Music Director Carl Hendrickson joined the Todd School faculty in 1926 after an early career as a violin prodigy and vaudeville performer. A composer as well as violinist, Hendrickson was responsible for many of the arrangements performed by Todd…
Todd School Students Visiting Washington D.C., 1932
1932 - Todd School students in front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. during an educational tour to historical locations across the country. A sample tour itinerary would have included stops in Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New…
Todd School Gardens
Todd students tending the gardens. Agriculture and animal husbandry were included as part of the Todd curriculum. In addition to small vegetable gardens on the main campus, the school had a large tract of land for crops next to the school’s airport.…
Todd School Christmas Pageant, circa 1922
Christmas pageant being performed on the Todd School's Rogers Hall stage.
Student Parents in Front of Todd School's Travel Coach "Big Bertha"
![Student Parents in Front of Todd School's Travel Coach "Big Bertha"](https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/49722/archive/square_thumbnails/90fa0a27981835105e1df412c65dc099.jpg?Expires=1727308800&Signature=oW1jFGhK0ce9vUJhgEDGpSesA%7ElC54C%7EIudcLMh029Q7HtwRzU4HbArXllwClYsv37H00L8WT%7EQYBp4wY5g8KCm3oF7oChUi%7EHlK0TvbsQkuCZ-wkAZtdwigA6On4GYGAqZxhQHe9B2cpe5XbBDLB3oLSvqBqaYoKmGTibHxBqDAFB%7EcJHZcd-8MmnuwHzHaZci9caZd%7Eoiao0QQswSNbrHyDppc7WROW9iGV7v5Z61N6YbP9SQq4xfBHVEEX-wwRmwIh6eaaSQqvW5hu%7EMoP5B67hLrhypfhrPDn0sqSIr%7E1O6jp8QyAypqV-9Zw6oIBH3xThxj8kmr8BK32tM7tA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM "Student Parents in Front of Todd School's Travel Coach "Big Bertha"")
Circa 1940s. Coach Roskie is on the far left.
Affectionately known as “Big Bertha,” the Todd School sleeper buses provided a complete traveling home/school, were used to take students to educational sites throughout North America and to…
Affectionately known as “Big Bertha,” the Todd School sleeper buses provided a complete traveling home/school, were used to take students to educational sites throughout North America and to…
Todd School for Boys Archery
Todd students practicing archery; in the background is Rogers Hall and the toboggan slide.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian…
Todd School Trip to Gettysburg, 1947
1947 Spring Trip - Gettysburg (Left to Right) John Geis, Marc Nerem, Gahan Wilson, Pete Burno, Coach Roskie, Mr. Allen Smith.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard…
Todd School Students on Horseback, 1937
Written on back of photograph: Bob Whal, Backus, Clayton, Roskie, Stien, Putnam, StroplThe Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor.…
Roger and Hortense Hill - Todd School
Noble Hill’s son Roger “Skipper” Hill joined the school faculty in 1921 and became headmaster when his father retired in 1928. Skipper believed in enriching student life and learning outside of the classroom. Skipper expanded the drama & music and…
Reverend Richard Kimball Todd (1814-1894) - Todd School
Reverend Todd founded the school that would come to be known as the Todd School for Boys in 1848. Reverend Todd, a graduate of Princeton, came from Vermont to be the first pastor of Woodstock’s Presbyterian Church. He was also the county…
Annetta Collins and Student - Todd School
An integral part of the campus, Annetta Collins was in charge of Kitchen Services and was house mother to the younger students. Many of the photographs in the Woodstock Public Library's Todd School archives are from her personal collection.
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Todd School Toboggan Slide
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Music Cottage at Todd School for Boys
This building served as the home and classroom for Todd School’s Music Director Carl Hendrickson and his wife Helen ‘Nenette’. This building is one of the few Todd School buildings still standing, it is situated on Seminary Avenue, just past the…
Todd school Students, circa 1930s
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Mr. Carl Hendrickson, Todd School for Boys Music Teacher, circa 1940s
Music Director Carl Hendrickson joined the Todd School faculty in 1926 after an early career as a violin prodigy and vaudeville performer. A composer as well as violinist, Hendrickson was responsible for many of the arrangements performed by Todd…
Football Game at Todd School, circa 1940s
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Coach Roskie and Football Players Analyzing Football Play, circa 1940s
Anthony C. Roskie grew up in Rockford, Illinois and attended Rockford High School. After graduating from Lake Forest College outside of Chicago in 1929, he took a position as a coach and teacher at Todd School for Boys, eventually serving as its…
Coach Roskie and Todd School Football Players, circa 1940s
Anthony C. Roskie grew up in Rockford, Illinois and attended Rockford High School. After graduating from Lake Forest College outside of Chicago in 1929, he took a position as a coach and teacher at Todd School for Boys, eventually serving as its…
Students at Todd School for Boys, circa 1930
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Faculty - Todd School for Boys, 1930
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School for Boys Horseback Riding, circa 1930
The Todd School curriculum included horseback riding. The stable in the background was built by Todd students in 1930, under the direction of instructor A.E. Johnson. Coach Roskie is the fourth person from the left in this photograph. A Todd…
Gymnasium - Todd School
The Todd School Gymnasium building was built in 1894 and originally was used as a barn. Once renovated, the gymnasium included a 70-foot basketball court, bowling alley, gymnastics equipment and balcony seating. In addition to the indoor…
Orson Welles at Todd School for Boys
Discovered in an album of photographs from the Diane Treese Collection donated to the Woodstock Public Library. The name on the photograph indicates that it is of Welles, but it is impossible to confirm. The photograph is with other ones from the…
Todd School Gymnasium - Before and After Remodeling
The Todd School Gymnasium building was built in 1894 and originally was used as a barn. Once renovated, the gymnasium included a 70-foot basketball court, bowling alley, gymnastics equipment and balcony seating. In addition to the indoor…
Student at Todd School for Boys (Possibly Orson Welles), circa 1930
The boy in the photograph bears a likeness to Orson Welles. There are no names on the photograph to confirm who the students are in the photograph.
The photograph is with other ones from the time period that Orson Welles attended Todd.
The…
The photograph is with other ones from the time period that Orson Welles attended Todd.
The…
Todd School Football Team, circa 1920
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Football Team, circa 1920
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
![Todd School Basketball Team "Whites" First Team, 1922](https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/49722/archive/square_thumbnails/444401292f9afc55c24895df19fca00e.jpg?Expires=1727308800&Signature=fc1zYZE315Zy2J-oiYheSAaw05RlDk20Jnj4mqyhU1V1UByeGAtqW6eK3zGZEEP1irmuL951IMzVsWUCefdFLrbK3nQHAYkDSAhk4SIM21z9x0L%7EDjlCifTQoeGbF0Zm39sjsAsOvtON8tmt5PYIogiezlStEpoTXlfutr9TLaGEIUEECeuDKTSWo6U6SsqGuTEsbb3IvrQX7wwWpt6q4VjggRa-NW7%7EqBmtVecSTVercfY1A3aYU%7EYjrQDwLyuXFSUWh-xVx5MTVshGKHJHH-OuVksD6wSNxewix98kGK2iSObJJ9ESEOvvVtVogMpZ0YZwFkWN6HCOKonyZFu5mg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM "Todd School Basketball Team "Whites" First Team, 1922")
Todd School Basketball Team "Reds" First Team, 1922
![Todd School Basketball Team "Reds" First Team, 1922](https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/49722/archive/square_thumbnails/774121f767d11d4d3935aadc54f18f73.jpg?Expires=1727308800&Signature=r52HqdYsZ75u5s2u68e2qeDqQce0vxiOPuDgbL1Ko-4teDbKgEvGj61tvtJT7wEe2GKoWln13Z5hXKDwlO9QGWb1KEfylqkuafqzMYtAWng35xfS2KGwXmCQQ3wNpA8fAOydlFuLk1SxHrRJlkVrFqq4EN4OFoyx3fymhiZh%7ExESzELuqSe--K-Tk2EQYvhHbiaazLr3nkh7PhPB2DJ04yn-5b98PmJweYBhNuK9Mq7ZyKV0rjMtN0jJUoJuVCoaKB4GU52qifwl3BmGb-fm5dUg5%7EmT3%7EcbF6XtrxwpjCLSzhAUuQmS9-abIBs1qfBOTl-YXtlGagos-pdmaSa-MA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM "Todd School Basketball Team "Reds" First Team, 1922")
When a boy enrolled at Todd School he became either a "Red" or a "White", and remained on that team for his entire time at Todd. These designations were used for all athletic events. There were 1, 2, 3 and sometimes up to six teams. These teams were…
Todd School Basketball Team with Coach R.E. Hill, 1922
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Basketball Team, 1922
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Students from Todd School for Boys, circa 1930
The boy on the right is possibly Orson Welles.
The famous actor and director, Orson Welles, is the best-known Todd School graduate. He started at Todd School in 1926 and graduated in 1931 at age 15. In the summer of 1934, he returned to produce…
The famous actor and director, Orson Welles, is the best-known Todd School graduate. He started at Todd School in 1926 and graduated in 1931 at age 15. In the summer of 1934, he returned to produce…
Orson Welles and Other Todd School Students Studying with Roger Hill
Orson Welles, seated with chin resting on hand, and fellow students posing for a publicity photograph used in Todd School promotions. Headmaster Roger ill is seated to the far right.
The famous actor and director, Orson Welles, is the best-known…
The famous actor and director, Orson Welles, is the best-known…
Orson Welles Acting on the Rogers Hall Stage at Todd School
A young Orson Welles acting on the Rogers Hall Stage at the Todd School for Boys. This photo was most likely taken in the mid to late 1920s,
The famous actor and director, Orson Welles, is the best-known Todd School graduate. He started at Todd…
The famous actor and director, Orson Welles, is the best-known Todd School graduate. He started at Todd…
Playbill - The Todd Theatre Festival of 1934
When the traveling theatre circuits disappeared in the early 20th century, the Woodstock Opera House became the site for the Chicago-area's first, however short-lived, summer stock theatre - The Todd Theatre Festival of 1934. The six-week summer…
Graduation in Front of Grace Hall - Todd School
Graduation ceremonies in front of Todd School's Grace Hall.
Grace Hall
Built in 1920-1921, the brick building provided accommodations for twenty-four students and six faculty members. It also housed the school's sound studio, laboratory, and…
Grace Hall
Built in 1920-1921, the brick building provided accommodations for twenty-four students and six faculty members. It also housed the school's sound studio, laboratory, and…
Todd School Students Running in the Snow Outside of Rogers Hall, 1925
1925 photograph of Todd School students running in the snow just outside of Rogers Hall.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor.…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor.…
Two Young Students on Todd School Campus, 1920s
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Swimming Pool Race - Todd School
Todd School's indoor, sixty-foot swimming pool was built alongside Wallingford Hall in 1930. The heated building also served as a greenhouse and students used it to grow flowers and tomatoes in the winter months. The palm tree mural was painted by…