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• Letter from Daniel Sommer to C. Dafflon, 28/03/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to C. Dafflon, 28/03/1977 Subject: proposal to meet in Fribourg on 13 or 14 April 1977 to exchange views, with thanks for preparations for the International Vocational Training Competition and invitation to discuss IVTO matters over a business lunch.
• Letter from Ernst Gmür (Vocational Teacher, Rickenbach) to the Commander of the Infantry School, St. Gallen, 08/03/1977

  Letter from Ernst Gmür (Vocational Teacher, Rickenbach) to the Commander of the Infantry School, St. Gallen, 08/03/1977 Subject: protest regarding the refusal of leave for Anton Schuler, a qualified carpenter selected for the national competition for the International Vocational Training Competition held on Bürgenstock on 28 February–2 March 1977, preventing his participation, while other recruits were granted leave. The letter requests clarification and emphasizes the importance of supporting talented young professionals. It is co-signed with a statement of support by Josef Bürge, Head of the Vocational School Wil and Colonel of the Swiss Army.
• Letter from Hans Dellsperger (Federal Office of Industry, Arts and Crafts, and Labour) to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 24/03/1977

  Letter from Hans Dellsperger (Federal Office of Industry, Arts and Crafts, and Labour) to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 24/03/1977 Subject: response to their letter of 28 February 1977 regarding the national selection of Competitors for Instrument Making in St. Croix, reporting on Daniel Sommer’s inquiry, confirming some irregularities (repeated use of test pieces, early workshop opening, supervised stamping) but rejecting allegations of unfairness, affirming the objectivity of the Experts and the winner’s performance, and expressing appreciation for their support of the competition. This is the final version of the draft letter found in WSI_0320.
• Press release on the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977, 18/03/1977

  Announcement of the competition to be held in July 1977 in Utrecht, with Competitors aged 17–21 from 20 countries in Europe and the Far East competing in 26 skills. It highlights the appointment of Daniel Sommer as Official Delegate of Switzerland, supported by a Technical Delegate, 2 coaches, a secretary, and about a dozen Experts. It also notes the ongoing national selections in Switzerland, a preparatory meeting in Obfelden on 7–8 May 1977, and Switzerland’s previous success with multiple medals, while acknowledging the strong competition from Japan and South Korea.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to W. Gut, 17/03/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to W. Gut, 17/03/1977 Subject: transmission of the program for the preparatory meeting in Obfelden on 7–8 May 1977, ahead of the International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht, noting that Switzerland will participate with Competitors in 26 skills and around 20 Experts will also attend.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 17/03/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 17/03/1977 Subject: request for assistance in finding a suitable speaker or film presentation for the national selections in 26 skills to be held in Obfelden on 7 May 1977, within the framework of the International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht, aimed at introducing Competitors and Experts to the Netherlands and discussing organizational matters.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to Vice Director Dellsberger, 17/03/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to Vice Director Dellsberger, 17/03/1977 Subject: transmission of a draft reply to the letter from Wild Heerbrugg, noting confidence in the Experts’ objective evaluation of the selection tests and hoping the draft will be useful. The mentioned draft reply is not attached.
• Letter from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bern to Daniel Sommer, 21/03/1977

  Letter from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bern to Daniel Sommer, 21/03/1977 Subject: forwarding his letter of 17 March 1977 to the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland in Zurich for direct reply.
• Letter (draft) from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 1977 (no exact date)

  Letter (draft) from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 1977 (no exact date) Subject: response to concerns regarding the national selection of Competitors for Instrument Making in St. Croix, confirming some irregularities (repeated use of test pieces, workshop opening 5 minutes early, supervised stamping) but rejecting allegations of unfairness, affirming the winner’s performance was objectively evaluated and encouraging future participation of their apprentices.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to the Training Centre of the Swiss Master Builders’ Association, 28/02/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to the Training Centre of the Swiss Master Builders’ Association, 28/02/1977 Subject: organization of the national selection of Competitors for Bricklaying for the 1977 International Vocational Training Competition, to be held on 28–29 April 1977
• Letter from Wild Heerbrugg AG to Mr. Dellsberger, 04/03/1977

  Letter from Wild Heerbrugg AG to Mr. Dellsberger, 04/03/1977 Subject: concerns regarding the national selection of Competitors for Instrument Making in St. Croix on 21–23 February 1977, including allegations of repeated use of identical test pieces, early starts by candidates, irregular stamping procedures, discrepancies in the winner’s workpiece, and doubts about the fairness of the evaluation.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 22/02/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 22/02/1977 Subject: designation of Rene Frei as Expert for the national selection of Competitors for Engineering Drawing in Bern on 17–19 March 1977
• Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to C. Dafflon, 18/02/1977

  Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to C. Dafflon, 18/02/1977 Subject: designation of H.J. Drodbeck as Expert from Basel-Country for the national selection of Competitors for Men’s Hairdressing in Lausanne on 14 March 1977, with request to send him the necessary documentation.
• Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to G. Baroni, 17/02/1977

  Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to G. Baroni, 17/02/1977 Subject: designation of Josef Lindenmann as Expert representing German-speaking Switzerland for the national selection of Competitors for Painting in Lugano on 28 February–1 March 1977, and indication that C. Dafflon will arrange the appointment of a French-speaking Expert.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 16/02/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 16/02/1977 Subject: designation of Otto Stutz, Werkmeister at SLM in Winterthur, as Expert for the national selection competition for Fitting, held 17–19 March 1977 at the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern.
• Letter from the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern to Mr. Bögli, 09/02/1977

  Letter from the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern to Mr. Bögli, 09/02/1977 Subject: national selection competitions for Instrument Making and Engineering Drawing, held 17–19 March 1977 at the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977 Subject: call to the national selection competitions for Ladies’ Hairdressing and Men’s Hairdressing, held 14 March 1977 at the École professionnelle de la SIC in Lausanne
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Alfred Rost, 25/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Alfred Rost, 25/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the École professionnelle de la SIC of the national selection competitions for Ladies’ Hairdressing and Men’s Hairdressing, held 14 March 1977
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977 Subject: call to the national selection competition for Ladies’ Dressmaking, held 21–23 March 1977 at the École de couture de la Ville de Lausanne.
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Blanche Thornhill, 24/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Blanche Thornhill, 24/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the École de couture de la Ville de Lausanne of the national selection competition for Ladies’ Dressmaking, held 21–23 March 1977
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 04/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 04/02/1977 Subject: convocation to the national selection competition for Radio and TV Repairing, held 11–12 March 1977 at the École des métiers in Lausanne.
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to André Genton, 03/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to André Genton, 03/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the École des métiers of Lausanne of the national selection competition for Radio and TV Repairing, held 11–12 March 1977
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 03/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 03/02/1977 Subject: convocation to the national selection competition for House Wiring, held 15–17 February 1977 at the École professionnelle de la SIC in Lausanne
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to A. Ethendz, 03/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to A. Ethendz, 03/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the Association cantonale vaudoise des installateurs-électriciens of the national selection competition for House Wiring, held 15–17 February 1977
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to André Genton, 01/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to André Genton, 01/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the École des métiers of Lausanne of the national selection competition for Industrial Electronics