Booklet with cover. A report by the commission of academic schools on the foundation of a national school of industrial arts in Roubaix. The report proposes the establishment of such a school, suggesting its arrangement, possible location, and budget. The report references the high quality of such schools in England, including Bradford. 18 pages, 220mm x 270mm. Includes a loose sheet titled 'Extrait de la Délibération' from 31st May 1881, which references the report and itself reports the chamber of commerce's acceptance of its findings. 1 page, 220mm x 270mm.