Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 12/4/8
Iowa State University

College of Family and Consumer Sciences

Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Child Development Laboratory School Records, 1920-[ongoing]


Descriptive summary

creator: Iowa State University. College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Department of Human Development and Family Studies
title: Child Development Laboratory School Records
dates: 1920-[ongoing]
extent: 1.68 linear feet (4 document boxes)
collection number: RS 12/4/8
repository: University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Human Development and Family Studies Child Development Laboratory School Records, RS 12/4/8, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Abstract

The Department of Child Development was established in 1930 and provided courses for students who were interested in careers working with children and families. In 1990, the Department of Child Development merged with the Department of Family Environment to form the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The nursery school was organized in 1924 when child care and training were taught in the Department of Household Administration. The Older Children's Laboratory program was formed in 1950, and it ran in accordance with the School Age Development and Guidance Course. This collection contains correspondence, memorandums, agendas, newsletters, accreditation documents, annual reports, photographs, and handbooks.

 

Historical note

The Department of Child Development originated in 1924 as a sub-department of Household Administration within the Division of Home Economics. Lula Lancaster Bishop was hired to direct "child care and training" and she also oversaw the nursery school. The nursery school was organized in 1924 to serve the teaching and research needs of the department. In 1930, the Department of Child Development was established with its general responsibilities identified as college teaching, nursery school teaching research, supervision of infants in home management houses, and conferences with parents. The curriculum was designed to prepare students for professional work with children and their families. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in 1990 when the Department merged with the Department of Family Environment.

In 2005, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences merged with the College of Education to form the College of Human Sciences. As of 2014, the Department is administered by the College of Human Sciences.

In 1950, the Older Children's Laboratory program was formed, and it ran in conjunction with the School Age Development and Guidance Course. In 1959, it became a daily program and was the first known laboratory after-school care program in the nation. In 1999, the Child Development Laboratory School celebrated its 75th anniversary. As of 2014, children were enrolled in three programs targeted at separate age ranges and special needs.

 

Collection description

This collection (1920-[ongoing]) features correspondence, memorandums, agendas, newsletters, accreditation documents, annual reports, photographs, and handbooks.

 

Related materials

See also collections classified under the College of Human Sciences, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, RS 29/7.

 

Organization

The collection is organized alphabetically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

5

18

75th Anniversary: Correspondence, Histories, Forms, and Brochures

1999

5

20

75th Anniversary: Photographs (26 color)

1999

5

19

75th Anniversary: Photographs (30 color)

1999

10

3

75th Anniversary: Photographs from Display (15 color)

1999

10

1

75th Anniversary: Photographs from Display (24 color)

1999

10

2

75th Anniversary: Photographs from Display (36 color)

1999

2

4

75th Anniversary "Celebration of Beginnings" Program

1999

1

2

Accreditation Documents: Policies and Report

1999

1

3

Ad hoc Committee Agendas, Correspondence, Notes

1998-2001

1

4

Administrative Concern: Includes Correspondence

1997-2003

1

5

Advisory Board Memorandum and Correspondence

1986-1987

1

6

Advisory Committee Memorandum and Correspondence

1998-1999

1

7

Agendas and Updates

1993-1994

1

8

Agendas and Updates

1994-1995

1

9

Agendas and Updates

1995-1996

1

10

Agendas and Updates

1996-1997

2

2

Agendas and Updates

1998-1999

2

1

Agendas and Updates

1998

1

1

Ames Schools Collaboration with Child Development Laboratory School: Correspondence and Program Information

1987-1997

2

3

Annual Reports

1997-1998

5

5

Applications (blank)

1993

5

7

Calendar

1993-1994

10

10

Children's Drawings for the Palmer Building Dedication

2000

2

5-6

Director Notebook: Agendas, Policies, and Correspondence

2000-2001

2

7

Drawings and Pictures by the Children for the Dedication of the Palmer Building

1998-2000

10

9

Engel-Lillie Library Book List

1994-1995

10

6

Engel-Lillie Library Book List

1995

10

8

Equipment List

1994-1995

10

7

Equipment Lists and Costs Information

undated

2

8

Faculty Notebook: Agendas and Resource Lists

2000-2001

2

9

Fees and Administrative Structure Survey

1998-1999

5

4

Field Trip Reports

1993-1994

2

10

Full Day Kindergarten Notes

1997-1998

4

2

Handbook: "Parenting Your Young Child"

1989

2

11

Handbook: Guidelines and Resource Lists

2000

3

1

Head Teacher Meeting Agendas

2000

10

4

Historical Photograph Listing

undated

3

2

Infant and Toddler Program Correspondence

1998-2001

4

1

Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children (IAEYC) Pre-Conference Workshop Notes and Correspondence

1999

3

6

Lab "A" Multiage Program: Guidelines and Newsletters

1997-1998

3

7

Lab "B" Integrated Program: Guidelines and Newsletters

1997-1998

10

12

Move from MacKay Hall to the Palmer Building: Correspondence and Plans

2000

5

21

News Clippings

1999-2011

3

11

Newsletter: "Family Connection"

1997-1998

3

12

Newsletter: "Older Children's Laboratory School Program"

1997-1998

5

13

Newsletter: "Update Child Development Laboratory School"

1994-1995

3

1 3

Newsletter: "Weekly Updates/Newsletters"

2000

5

2

Newsletters and Forms

1982-1994

10

11

Nursery Photographs (2 b/w)

1934

3

4

Orientation Materials: Forms and Policies

1993-2001

10

16

Palmer Building Construction Photographs

1997-2000

10

15

Palmer Building Plans for Infants and Toddlers

2000

10

13

Palmer Building Plans for Kindergarten

2000

10

14

Palmer Building Plans for Preschool

2000

10

19

Palmer Building Programming Areas

1997

10

17

Pamphlet: "Celebration of Beginnings"

2000

5

14

Parent Handbook

1994-1995

5

10

Parent Handbook

1994

3

3

Parent Handbook: Information

1994-1999

5

1

Parent Involvement: Handouts and Notes

1980

5

6

Parent Updates

1993-1994

8

12

Pencil and Ink Drawing of a Young Boy (8x10)

undated

9

11

Photographs: Bulletin Boards (3 color)

2000

6

9

Photographs: Child and Teacher (1 color)

1987

10

20

Photographs: Children (1 color)

undated

11

2

Photographs: Children (3 b/w)

1930-1935

6

5

Photographs: Children (11 b/w)

1935-1940

9

3

Photographs: Children (15 b/w)

undated

9

4

Photographs: Children (15 b/w)

undated

7

9

Photographs: Children (16 color)

1999

8

9

Photographs: Children (43 b/w)

undated

11

6

Photographs: Children (18 b/w)

1930s circa

9

1

Photographs: Children (20 b/w)

undated

9

5

Photographs: Children (22 b/w)

undated

9

6

Photographs: Children (24 b/w)

undated

8

10

Photographs: Children (22 b/w)

undated

9

2

Photographs: Children (22 b/w)

undated

11

3

Photographs: Children (12 b/w)

1920s circa

6

8

Photographs: Children (6 b/w)

1970s circa

9

7

Photographs: Children (7 color)

undated

6

11

Photographs: Children (6 color)

1998

11

5

Photographs: Children (9 b/w)

1946-1954

11

4

Photographs: Children (10 b/w)

1950s circa

6

4

Photographs: Children and Staff (5 b/w)

1926-1958

8

7

Photographs: Games and Toys (17 b/w)

undated

6

2

Photographs: History of Child Development Display (45 b/w)

1920-1965

6

3

Photographs: History of Child Development Display (9 b/w)

1920-1970

6

1

Photographs: History of Child Development Display (29 b/w )

1920s-1950s

8

6

Photographs: Infants (32 b/w)

undated

8

5

Photographs: Infants (25 b/w)

undated

8

4

Photographs: Infants (28 b/w)

undated

6

13

Photographs: Integrated Preschool (30 color)

1998-1999

6

12

Photographs: Integrated Preschool (35 color)

1998-1999

7

4

Photographs: Kindergarten (30 color)

1998-1999

7

6

Photographs: Kindergarten (33 color)

1998-1999

7

1

Photographs: Kindergarten (40 color)

1998-1999

7

2

Photographs: Kindergarten (40 color)

1998-1999

7

3

Photographs: Kindergarten (40 color)

1998-1999

7

5

Photographs: Kindergarten (40 color)

1998-1999

9

9

Photographs: Kindergarten (7 color)

undated

9

8

Photographs: Playground Construction (8 color)

undated

7

7

Photographs: Playground Equipment (8 color)

1999

8

2

Photographs: Staff and Children (10 b/w)

undated

6

7

Photographs: Staff and Children (2 b/w and 3 b/w)

1960s circa

7

8

Photographs: Staff and Children (21 color)

1999

6

6

Photographs: Staff and Children (5 b/w)

1953- 1960s

8

11

Photographs: Staff and Children (3 b/w)

undated

8

8

Photographs: Staff and Children (8 b/w)

undated

9

10

Photographs: Staff and Children (6 b/w)

undated

8

1

Photographs: Staff and Children (28 b/w)

undated

8

3

Photographs: Staff and Children (21 b/w)

undated

6

10

Photographs: Staff and Children (9 b/w)

1995

7

10

Photographs: Summer School (14 color)

1999

12

2

Photographs (6 b/w)

undated

11

7

Photographs (10 b/w)

undated

11

8

Photographs (10 b/w)

undated

11

1

Photographs (15 b/w)

undated

12

1

Photographs (9 b/w)

undated

11

9

Photographs (8 b/w)

undated

3

5

Programs Brainstorming Correspondence

1982-1986

3

8

Receptionist Duties List

1960

5

8

Staff Handbook

1993-1994

5

11

Staff Handbook

1994-1995

3

9

Staff Handbook: Guidelines and Information

1993-1999

5

9

Staff Meeting Agendas

1993-1994

5

12

Staff Meeting Agendas

1994-1995

5

3

State of Iowa License

1988

10

5

Summer Equipment List

1995

5

15

Summer Parent Handbook

1995

5

16

Summer Program: Correspondence, Forms, and Reports

1995

5

17

Summer Staff Handbook

1995

4

3

Textiles and Clothing 410: Preschool and Kindergarten Observation: Class Information, Correspondence, Observation Report Forms

1994-1999

10

18

Time Line, 1924-1994

1994

3

10

Tours and Orientation Information

1997-2000