Victoria Davis de Sánchez, Nambe School - Grade 5-6,, 1939-1940
Item — Box: 20, Diary: 3
Scope and Contents
This diary opens with a review and evaluation of the current students, which are divided into A, B, and C categories. There is a good discussion of the role of the school as a "community school." Child developmental issues are discussed in detail throughout the diary. Throughout the year there is a growing emphasis on English vocabulary as well as U.S. national symbols and geography. There is also an increased mention and involvement of parents, for example, the teacher comments that the parents were glad that children were interviewing a local police officer. Teaching sessions including "The Pioneer Era."
Dates
- 1939-1940
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
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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