Little School of Seattle records, 1957-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Little School of Seattle
Title
Little School of Seattle records
Dates
1957-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximately 42.47 cubic feet
Collection Number
1176
Summary
Student files and administrative files of the school
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted: for terms of access contact Special Collections.

Some records are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Little School of Seattle was founded by Dr. Eleanor Siegl in 1959 to teach children through progressive education ideals which aim to treat students as individuals who are involved in their own learning process. Values emphasized in the school mirror progressive views, such as multi-cultural awareness, and Eleanor wanted to take children away from desks and respect their personal ways of learning at their own pace. The institution began as a preschool of the University Unitarian Church in Seattle, and grew in 1964 to include elementary students. In 1968 a donor provided a 10-acre site in Bellevue as the school outgrew its past accommodation. Today, the school still follows progressive education ideals such as ‘forest kindergarten’ where students are taught outside and encouraged to play in a natural environment. The Little School is open to the latest educational trends to help student develop necessary skills via project-based learning and eschewing the traditional test format.

Source: Thelittleschool.org: Where Big Futures Begin, "Our History" www.thelittleschool.org (accessed March 27, 2020)

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Student and administrative files, correspondence, minutes, newsletters, handbooks, statistics, financial records, budgets, teachers' letters, student records, subject series.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 12 accessions.

  • Accession No. 1176-001, The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1976
  • Accession No. 1176-009, The Little School of Seattle records, 1963-1980
  • Accession No. 1176-010, The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1982
  • Accession No. 1176-011, The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1982
  • Accession No. 1176-013, The Little School of Seattle records, 1957-1984
  • Accession No. 1176-015, The Little School of Seattle records, 1984-1986
  • Accession No. 1176-017, The Little School of Seattle records, 1983-1987
  • Accession No. 1176-018, The Little School of Seattle records, 1969-1988
  • Accession No. 1176-019, The Little School of Seattle records, 1989-1992
  • Accession No. 1176-020, The Little School of Seattle records, 1985-1994
  • Accession No. 1176-021, The Little School of Seattle records, 1994
  • Accession No. 1176-022, The Little School of Seattle records, 1965-1998

Preservation Note

Some records are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 1176-001: The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1976Return to Top

15 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Student files, administrative files, 1960-1976.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: The Little School, 1969-1977.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 1176-001
Student Records: A-B
1960-1973
2 1176-001
Student Records: B-C
1960-1973
3 1176-001
Student Records: D-F
1960-1973
4 1176-001
Student Records: G-H
1960-1973
5 1176-001
Student Records: H-K
1960-1973
6 1176-001
Student Records: L-M
1960-1973
7 1176-001
Student Records: M-P
1960-1973
8 1176-001
Student Records: Q-S
1960-1973
9 1176-001
Student Records: S-T
1960-1973
10 1176-001
Student Records: U-Z
1960-1973
11 1176-001
Student Records: A-Z
1960-1976
12 1176-001
Student Records: A-Z
1969-1977
13 1176-001
Little School history
13 1176-001
Clippings - history
13 1176-001
Brochure Materials
13 1176-001
Public Relations
13 1176-001
PNAIS Evaluation
13 1176-001
Evaluation for Accreditation
13 1176-001
Correspondence
13 1176-001
Date Books
13 1176-001
Newsletters
13 1176-001
Central Branch
13 1176-001
Tuition and Scholarships, Budget
1965-1966
13 1176-001
Friends of the Little School
13 1176-001
Tibetan Scholarship
13 1176-001
Notices to Parents
13 1176-001
Special Programs and Services
13 1176-001
Professional Programs - Child Psychiatry Residents Program
13 1176-001
Toy Fair
14 1176-001
Rental Agreements
14 1176-001
Accounts Receivable - Concert Series
14 1176-001
Financial Statements
14 1176-001
Journal Entries - financial statements
14 1176-001
Cash receipts - building fun
14 1176-001
Cash receipts - building fun
14 1176-001
Phonograph record
15 1176-001
Teacher evaluations of students, enrollment and faculty lists, staff applications, Board of Trustees materials

Accession No. 1176-009: The Little School of Seattle records, 1963-1980Return to Top

2 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, 1965-1971, newsletters, handbooks, subject series ca.1963-1980.

Administrative records only, no student files. Includes their Annual Institutes on Early Childhood Education, 1966-1977,

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: The Little School of Seattle, via Eleanor Siegl., 1981-12-30

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 1176-009
General Correspondence
approximately 1963-1971
1 1176-009
Building Construction Correspondence, Proposal
approximately 1959-1973
1 1176-009
Board of Trustees including minutes, correspondence, lists
approximately 1965-1971
1 1176-009
Dan Eby Environmental Studies Program
1 1176-009
John Holt
1 1176-009
Summer School
1971
1 1176-009
Voucher System
1 1176-009
Arts Commission
1 1176-009
Educational Alternatives
1 1176-009
New Schools Movement
1970
1 1176-009
New Schools Exchange
1969-1970
1 1176-009
Class Lists
1 1176-009
Notices to Parents
1966-1980
1 1176-009
Newsletters
1972-1980
1 1176-009
Teachers' Kits
1965-1979
1 1176-009
Parents' Kits
1967-1971
2 1176-009
Parents' Kits
1974-1979
2 1176-009
Packet
1979-1980
2 1176-009
Projects
1978-1979
2 1176-009
Dr. Buxbaum Seminar Notes
2 1176-009
Reports - Faculty Advisory Committee
2 1176-009
Institute on Early Childhood Education, 1st-10th, Correspondence, Programs
1966-1977
2 1176-009
Creative Workshop - Mel Suhd
1971
2 1176-009
Orff Workshop
1969
2 1176-009
Marcia Berman Concert & Workshop
1977

Accession No. 1176-010: The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1982Return to Top

2.25 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, 1960-1982; Board of Trustees minutes, 1972-1977; other related files.

Restrictions on Access: Access limited to scholarly researchers and Little School representative. Persons interested in using Little School records must apply in writing to the director of the school.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: Little School of Seattle., 1983-09-08

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 1176-010
Organizational Features
1967-1969
1 1176-010
Little School Directory
1975-1980
1 1176-010
General Correspondence
1960-1973
3 1176-010
Classroom Record Books
1970, 1973-1975, 1977-1978
3 1176-010
Financial Records
1966-1971, 1980-1981
3 1176-010
The Little School Newspaper
1980
3 1176-010
Conferences and Conventions
1965-1982
3 1176-010
Photographs of buildings which students constructed from blocks
undated
3 1176-010
"What's New in the Schoolhouse" film
1970
3 1176-010
"Groundbreaking 1970" film
1970
3 1176-010
"Groundbreaking 1973" film
1973
3 1176-010
Clippings
1969-1975
3 1176-010
Ephemera
1966-1981
3 1176-010
Middle School
1977-1980
3 1176-010
Staff Development
1972
3 1176-010
Parenting Program
1977-1979
3 1176-010
Scheduling Day Calendar
1973
3 1176-010
Evaluations: Grade Level Meetings
undated
3 1176-010
Evaluation of Eleanor Siegl by students
1966
4-5 1176-010
Board of Trustees including minutes
1972-1977
5 1176-010
Advisory Committee
1973-1974
5 1176-010
Fifth Year Internship Credential Program (Pacific Oak Program)
1971-1973

Accession No. 1176-011: The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1982Return to Top

0 .84 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, other related files, 1960-1982.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: The Little School., 1984-10-02

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 1176-011
Historical/Organizational Features
1971-1981
1 1176-011
Correspondence
1970-1976
1 1176-011
Lists of Students
1971-1972
3 1176-011
Student Records
1982
1 1176-011
Speeches and Writings
1963-1981
1 1176-011
Conferences and Conventions
1966-1972
1 1176-011
Newsletter
undated
1-2 1176-011
Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools Evaluation
1976
2 1176-011
Dorothy Block Memorial Book Fund
1971-1972
2 1176-011
Board of Trustees including minutes
1960-1982
2 1176-011
Central Branch
1968-1972
2 1176-011
Fifth Year Internship Credential Program (Pacific Oaks Program)
1968-1973

Accession No. 1176-013: The Little School of Seattle records, 1957-1984Return to Top

2.42 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, information packets, handbooks, directories, news releases, newsletters, clippings, ephemera, other record series, 1957-1984.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: The Little School., 1986-04-11

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 1176-013
Historical Features
1959-1970
1 1176-013
Correspondence
1958-1978
1 1176-013
Enrollment Packets
1982
1 1176-013
Reenrollment Packets
1982-1984
1 1176-013
Parent Packets
1980-1985
1 1176-013
Teacher Packets
1980-1985
1 1176-013
Teacher's Handbooks
1980-1983
1 1176-013
Little School Directories
1980-1985
1 1176-013
Certified Personnel Reports
1967-1984
1 1176-013
Publicity/News Releases
1970-1973
3 1176-013
Newsletters
1976-1985
1 1176-013
Saturday Forums
1979-1984
1 1176-013
Annual Institutes
1972, 1977
1 1176-013
Little School Art Shows
undated
1 1176-013
Spring Family Outings
1975-1980
1 1176-013
Library Building Bids
1979, 1981
1-2 1176-013
Clippings
1957-1977
1-2 1176-013
Building and Grounds
1968-1979
1-2 1176-013
Performing Arts Building Proposal
1970
1-2 1176-013
Education Magnum, Thomas Yarnall
1977
1-2 1176-013
Board of Directors
1973-1984
1-2 1176-013
Summer Program
1976-1981
1-2 1176-013
Fifth Year Internship Credential Program (Pacific Oaks Program)
1969-1982
1-2 1176-013
Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
1959-1977
1-2 1176-013
National Association of Independent Schools
1964-1984

Accession No. 1176-015: The Little School of Seattle records, 1984-1986Return to Top

.42 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Board minutes, reports of the Director, budgets, financial records, statistics, 1984-1986.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: The Little School, 1987-04-04

Accession No. 1176-017: The Little School of Seattle records, 1983-1987Return to Top

.21 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Teachers' letters (mailing to parents of students) 1983-1987.

Teachers' letters are not personalized correspondence, but are general mailings, mostly mimeographed; many are regarding field trips.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: Little School, 1990-12-05

Accession No. 1176-018: The Little School of Seattle records, 1969-1988Return to Top

10 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Student records, 1969-1988.

Consolidation of all student records from the following accessions: 1176-7, 1176-8, 1176-10, 1176-11, 1176-12, 1176-14, 1176-15, 1176-16, 1176-17

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: Little School, 1983-1990, 1983-01-01

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 1176-018
Student Records A-B
1969-1988
2 1176-018
Student Records C-D
1969-1988
3 1176-018
Student Records E-Go
1969-1988
4 1176-018
Student Records Gq-H
1969-1988
5 1176-018
Student Records I-L
1969-1988
6 1176-018
Student Records M
1969-1988
7 1176-018
Student Records N-P
1969-1988
8 1176-018
Student Records Q-Sk
1969-1988
9 1176-018
Student Records Sl-V
1969-1988
10 1176-018
Student Records W-Z
1969-1988

Accession No. 1176-019: The Little School of Seattle records, 1989-1992Return to Top

4 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Student records, 1989-1992.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: The Little School of Seattle, 1994-12-09

Container(s) Description Dates
Series 1: Student Records
Box Accession
1 1176-019
A-W
General Notes: Arranged alphabetically by last name.
1979-1989
2 1176-019
A-W
General Notes: Arranged alphabetically by last name.
1980-1990
3 1176-019
A-Z
General Notes: Arranged alphabetically by last name.
1985-1991
4 1176-019
A-Y
General Notes: Arranged alphabetically by last name.
1984-1992

Accession No. 1176-020: The Little School of Seattle records, 1985-1994Return to Top

1.83 cu. ft. (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Board minutes (1986-1991); newsletter (1989-1994); student records (1985-1994) including non-returning students (1992). Span dates of the accession are 1985-1994.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: Julie Corbin, 1996-07-01

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1-2 1176-020
Board Meeting Minutes
1986-1991
2 1176-020
Wednesday Flyer newsletter
1989 September - 1991 May
2 1176-020
Wednesday Flyer newsletter
1991-1994
2 1176-020
Disposition of Records
1993
3 1176-020
Student records, A-W
General Notes: Arranged alphabetically by last name.
1985-1994
3 1176-020
Non-returning students
1992

Accession No. 1176-021: The Little School of Seattle records, 1994Return to Top

1.00 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Student records; 1994.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: Little School of Seattle, 1996-10-17

Accession No. 1176-022: The Little School of Seattle records, 1965-1998Return to Top

1.00 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Administrative files including parent packets, ca

1987-1996, development, annual meeting, 1997-1998.

Bulk is writings and other files of founder,

Eleanor Siegl, ca 1965-1992.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

For note regarding the Little School's use of own records, see note below

Acquisition Info: Little School of Seattle, 1998-07-31

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Alternative schools--Washington (State)--Bellevue
  • Alternative schools--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Elementary schools--Washington (State)--Bellevue
  • Elementary schools--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Progressive education--Washington (State)--Bellevue
  • Progressive education--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • School management and organization--Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • National Association of Independent Schools
  • Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
  • Pacific Oaks College (Pasadena, Calif.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Eby, Dan (creator)
    • Holt, John (creator)
    • Orff, Gertrude (creator)
    • Siegel, Eleanor (creator)
    • Suhd, Mel (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Little School of Seattle--Archives (creator)
    • National Association of Independent Schools (creator)
    • Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (creator)