Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- 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
- Names and Subjects
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)19571998
- Quantity
- approximately 42.47 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 1176
- Summary
- Student files and administrative files of the school
- Repository
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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
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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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1176-001: The Little School of Seattle records, 1960-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Student files, administrative files, 1960-1976.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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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 |
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13 | 1176-001 | Clippings - history |
|
13 | 1176-001 | Brochure Materials |
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13 | 1176-001 | Public Relations |
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13 | 1176-001 | PNAIS Evaluation |
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13 | 1176-001 | Evaluation for Accreditation |
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13 | 1176-001 | Correspondence |
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13 | 1176-001 | Date Books |
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13 | 1176-001 | Newsletters |
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13 | 1176-001 | Central Branch |
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13 | 1176-001 | Tuition and Scholarships, Budget |
1965-1966 |
13 | 1176-001 | Friends of the Little School |
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13 | 1176-001 | Tibetan Scholarship |
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13 | 1176-001 | Notices to Parents |
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13 | 1176-001 | Special Programs and Services |
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13 | 1176-001 | Professional Programs - Child Psychiatry Residents
Program |
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13 | 1176-001 | Toy Fair |
|
14 | 1176-001 | Rental Agreements |
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14 | 1176-001 | Accounts Receivable - Concert Series |
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14 | 1176-001 | Financial Statements |
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14 | 1176-001 | Journal Entries - financial statements |
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14 | 1176-001 | Cash receipts - building fun |
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14 | 1176-001 | Cash receipts - building fun |
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14 | 1176-001 | Phonograph record |
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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
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,
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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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 |
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1 | 1176-009 | John Holt |
|
1 | 1176-009 | Summer School |
1971 |
1 | 1176-009 | Voucher System |
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1 | 1176-009 | Arts Commission |
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1 | 1176-009 | Educational Alternatives |
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1 | 1176-009 | New Schools Movement |
1970 |
1 | 1176-009 | New Schools Exchange |
1969-1970 |
1 | 1176-009 | Class Lists |
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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 |
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2 | 1176-009 | Reports - Faculty Advisory Committee |
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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
Scope and Content: Correspondence, 1960-1982; Board of Trustees minutes, 1972-1977; other related files.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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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
Scope and Content: Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, other related files, 1960-1982.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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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
Scope and Content: Correspondence, information packets, handbooks, directories, news releases, newsletters, clippings, ephemera, other record series, 1957-1984.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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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
Scope and Content: Board minutes, reports of the Director, budgets, financial records, statistics, 1984-1986.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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
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.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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
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
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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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
Scope and Content: Student records, 1989-1992.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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 | |
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Series 1: Student Records |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 1176-019 | A-W
General Notes: Arranged alphabetically by last name.
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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
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 | |
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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
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
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
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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)