Races, Jews: United States. New Jersey. Woodbine. Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial School: Woodbine Settlement 1891 - 1904: Exhibit VI: Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial School Farm and Dairy Department Field Report Possibly 20 - 24

Editor: This "Field Report" from the Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial School, dated 1904 and made by R.M. Washburn, is quite striking. It seems like a simple document, but seeing this record of labor… what does it tell us about the school and its mission? Curator: This document speaks volumes about the socio-political context of the time. The Baron de Hirsch Fund aimed to integrate Jewish immigrants into American society, primarily through agriculture. This report is not just about farming; it is about cultural assimilation and economic self-sufficiency. Consider the types of labor recorded. Editor: I see "Pupils' Work" and "Horse Work" documented. It feels very… regimented. Was this a typical educational approach? Curator: Precisely. This institutionalized approach, reflected in the grid format, aimed to instill specific skills and values. Notice the emphasis on quantifiable data. How do you think that focus shaped the students’ experiences and the public perception of their success? Editor: It definitely presents a controlled narrative. Seeing it contextualized like this makes it more than just a historical record. Curator: Exactly. It’s a window into a complex effort to shape identity and opportunity within a specific historical moment.