ELWYN B. ROBINSON DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CHESTER FRITZ LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58202

ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCRAPBOOKS

COLLECTION: OGL #1044

DATES: 1961-1971

SIZE: 4 linear feet

INTRODUCTION

ACQUISITION: The Association for Childhood Education Scrapbooks were deposited in the Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection by Clara Pederson, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on November 11, 1985 (Acc. #85-1422).

ACCESS: Available for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Association for Childhood Education International, first known as the International Kindergarten Union, was founded on July 15, 1892, in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1931, the group merged with the National Council of Primary Education, and adopted the name Association for Childhood Education. In 1946, "International" was added to the organization's name, reflecting a concern regarding the reconstruction of educational facilities in war zones.

The group's stated mission is to promote and support the education and development of children, and to influence the professional growth of educators.

The first meeting of the University of North Dakota Student Chapter of the Association for Childhood Education International was held in October 1960. Membership was open to any full time student interested in the education and well being of children. The group sponsored workshops and visiting lecturers, and was also known for sending a decorated Christmas tree along with gifts to the Grafton State School.

The 1963 edition of the Dacotah annual reported that the group had the best attendance of any campus organization. Membership fluctuated throughout the 1960s, with a high of approximately 150 in 1964, and a low of 62 in 1966. The club was in existence at least until 1971.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The Association for Childhood Education Scrapbooks consist of nine scrapbooks dating from 1961-1971. The scrapbooks include pamphlets from various meetings and conventions, newspaper articles, a few photographs, and other material summing up the progress of ACE in those ten years.

BOX INVENTORY

Box 1
Vol. 1, 1961
Vol. 2, 1961-1962
Vol. 3, 1962-1963

Box 2
Vol. 4, 1964
Vol. 5, 1964-1965
Vol. 6, 1966
Vol. 7, 1964-1967
Vol. 8, 1967-1968
Vol. 9, 1971

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