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San Diego County Kindergarten Club Record Book
MS-0550
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: San Diego County Kindergarten Club Record Book
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0550
Physical Description:
0.20 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1919-1924
Language of Material:
English
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This record book belonged to the San Diego County Kindergarten Club between 1919 and 1924. Minutes from club meetings are
recorded chronologically and treasurer reports are included towards the end. Pages 85-88 are missing from the treasurer's
report section. The book begins with the organization's objectives, officer roles, membership requirements, election rules,
dues, and a structure for meetings. Secretaries authoring the record book appear to be Elizabeth Calhoun, Frances Jouls, Dorothy
M. Geiss, Grace E. Frilly, and Gladys Cleator.
The first meeting was held on April 14, 1919, led by Chairwoman Miss Brewer and Secretary Miss Baker, to determine officer
positions for the 1919-1920 school year. Meetings were often held at Lincoln School and other elementaries, while a few were
hosted elsewhere: Zlac Boathouse, Kraus' Cottage, Sandford Hotel, Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, and Blue Room
in the Civic Auditorium. In 1921, the club voted in favor of inviting primary school (first grade) teachers to the meetings,
renaming the club "Kindergarten – Primary Club." Invitations were sent out, resulting in 26 primary school teachers enrolling
from around the county.
Meetings include the sharing of information regarding teachers' salaries, employees' rights, and other matters pertaining
to California teachers. One meeting revolved around the Smith-Towner Bill (pp.15-16), which advocated the raising of the minimum
salary for California teachers to $1,200. The bill was discussed thoroughly and supported by the members of the club. Another
meeting details an academic training led by Mrs. McTee regarding "The Project Method," which utilizes a three-step process
– manipulation, construction, and project – and is "as old as the art of teaching" (p.18). Other trainings include methods
for teaching music (p.30) and the emotional development of young children (p.68).
Notable mentions include City Superintendent Johnson, County Superintendent Martin, and Dr. Fernald from the University of
California.
Chronological.
This collection is open for research.
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Unknown
9999-202
Identification of item, folder title, box number,
San Diego County Kindergarten Club Record Book, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
The club began in April, 1919 in San Diego, California.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Associations, Institutions, etc.--California--San Diego