Vera W. Cornelius, San Jose School - Grade Pre-First, 1936-1937
Item — Box: 5, Diary: 1
Scope and Contents
In the opening of the diary, the teacher comments that all students are non-English speakers (no record if they speak Spanish, Tewa, or another language). Students must be 5 years 6 months old to be in this class and the teacher suspects that many are younger than the required age (this is later confirmed with a visit to the clerk's office). This teacher records toys played with, when books become interesting, what vocabulary is learned (and at what pace), and how mucic is understood. There are also detailed case studies of each child. These studies record items such as name, age, health and "appearance," interest in language acquisition, personal habits, interactions with other students. Most entries are from the start and end of the academic year. Other items in the include vocabulary lists, academic exercises, "home units," stories, songs, and free or directed activities. Many drawings and projects were kept by the teacher and can be found in the accompanying the diary.
Dates
- 1936-1937
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
Prior to being granted access to the collection researchers must sign the attached consent form, agreeing not to disclose information that would be an invasion of privacy of living individuals, not to divulge names of individuals mentioned in the diaries, and to hold harmless and to indemnify UNM and its employees for any loss or damage to them occasioned by the release of the informational content of these materials. This restriction expires January 1, 2050.
Extent
From the Collection: 26 boxes (6 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451