Kenneth A. Bateman papers, 1946-1968

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Summary

Creators:
Bateman, Kenneth A.
Abstract:
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, bulletins, and printed matter, relating to educational administration in Germany under Allied occupation, and to subsequent educational policy in West Germany.
Extent:
21 manuscript boxes (8.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and German
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Kenneth A. Bateman papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of various materials relating to the German education system, including newspaper clippings, personal correspondence, and numerous pamphlets that outline pre- and post- World War II conditions of the school system in Germany. Foundational aspects of schooling are described, including teacher qualifications, wages, and building layouts. The conditions in Germany are compared to those of the American school system. Examples of student homework and photographs document the education systems of both countries. Bateman's research cumulated with his dissertation.

Biographical / historical:

American educator; teacher education adviser, Land Hesse, Germany, 1948-1951.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1985.
Arrangement:

Arranged as received by subject or physical form but in no apparent order.

Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Kenneth A. Bateman papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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