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International Association of Laboratory Schools records, 1926-2012

Overview of the Collection

Title
International Association of Laboratory Schools records
Dates
1926-2012 (inclusive)
Quantity
28 boxes, (14.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 287
Summary
This collection contains the papers of the International Association of Laboratory Schools, formerly the National Association of Laboratory Schools and the Laboratory School Administrators Association.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

In 1958, the Laboratory School Administrators Association (LSAA) was founded and sought to oversee the growth and promotion of lab schools across the nation. The first president of LSAA was Avard A. Rigby, of Brigham Young University. In its early years, LSAA faced challenges due to a lack of funding and a small staff. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, discussions were held on how to improve the organization. In 1971, LSAA changed its name to the National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS). By 1974, new bylaws were in place, the organizational structure was revamped, and the title of NALS was officially adopted. In 2011 the name was again changed to the International Association of Laboratory Schools to reflect its global scope. However, the organization has decided to preserve the name NALS on documents generated under that name. Currently, IALS has 100 laboratory school members, and sponsors an annual national conference.

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Content Description

This collection is organized into two series, I: IALS/NALS materials, and II: individual lab school materials and publications.

Series I consists of IALS/NALS newsletters, journals, convention programs, directories, and materials related to the IALS/NALS. All materials in this series are organized chronologically.

Series II consists of individual lab school correspondence, information and studies by lab schools, publications related to lab schools, VHS and cassette recordings, and photo albums. Correspondence is organized alphabetically, by the sender, unless otherwise specified. The rest of the materials in series II are organized alphabetically by institution and author. The last boxes contain recordings and photo albums.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the International Association of Laboratory Schools Collection must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: International Association of Laboratory Schools records USU_COLL MSS 287, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 287, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into two series: Ifirst, IALS/NALS materials, and second, individual lab school materials and publications.

Processing Note

Processed in June of 2004.

Acquisition Information

In May of 2004, Utah State University was designated at the repository for the IALS papers that were formerly housed at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts. This decision was, in part, due to the presence of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School at Utah State University. Additional materials were donated in 2023 by Mary Jane Taylor.

Bibliography

NALS, Laboratory Schools: An Educational Resource, Curriculum Research & Development Group, Honolulu. 1991 pg 219—222. (Located in this collection, Series II, Sub-series C, Box 3, Fd 3)IALS website; http://www.laboratoryschools.org/
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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid/Register created by Zachary R. Jones
2011

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