Teaching

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This collection includes annual reports from the Ball State Teachers College Bureau of Teachers Placement ranging from 1951-1962.

Scope and Contents The collection contains a 35-week library curriculum, as well as sample lesson plans for kindergarten through sixth grades. Teaching tools on such library topics as the Dewey Decimal system, alphabetical ordering, parts of a book, and fiction and nonfiction books are also in the collection. Teaching resources provide information on discipline, objectives and competencies, and the importance of reading to a child. As well as teaching information, Parkison also included ideas and samples of...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of records ranging from 1790 to 2009 documenting the personal and professional life of Dr. Gene Sharp McCreery of Harrison Township, Delaware County, Indiana. Records include personal documents (transcripts, certificates and diplomas, land deeds, membership cards, daily planners, yearbooks, greeting cards, and correspondence); international records documenting McCreery’s humanitarian work in various countries (program administrative records, foreign language study...

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This collection includes awards given to Lloyd P. Nelson in honor of his service to Ball State University and other organizations to which he belonged. Materials range in date from 1976-1993.

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This collection includes Ball State publications and personal documents from Mary E. Wood in Muncie, IN ranging from 1934 to 2004 regarding Ball State University history including university wide publications such as brochures, calendars, magazines, and newsletters. The collection also includes a selection of Ms. Wood's personal documents including materials on promotion and tenure, professional correspondence, and involvement with the community.

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials associated with Dr. Robert H. Cooper from both his professional and personal life dating from 1920 to 1981. Due to Dr. Cooper’s involvement in the formation of the Ball African bird collection, this collection contains numerous letters coordinating the acquisition, shipping, and exhibition of the bird specimens. The collection also includes Dr. Cooper’s genealogy notes, certificates and materials from his time as a pilot, and certificates from his clubs and...

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This collection includes records, 35mm slides, and audiocassettes from Ronald V. Morris in Muncie, Indiana ranging from 1988 to 2013 regarding the Ohio River Teacher American History Project, United States history, and Social Studies Education.The personal documents and correspondence addition includes personal correspondence, holiday cards, awards and histories and personal invitations.

Scope and Contents This collection includes teaching and personal materials from Ms. Rosa Veal's time serving as an elementary school teacher at the Burris School and education professor with Ball State Teachers College from 1936-1948. This includes a detailed diary of class activities and student observations providing a fascinating look into the life of a Burris elementary class room during this time period. A number of her students would go on to become prominent members of the Muncie community. Among...