Dailard (Ralph) Papers, 1954-1976

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Title:: Dr. Ralph Dailard Collection
Dates:: 1954-1976
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Abstract:: Ralph C. Dailard (1907-1991) was the San Diego Superintendent of School from 1954 through 1968. Before his promotion he had worked as the associate superintendent, having joined local school system in 1939, as an administrative assistant and business manager. His promotion was notable as first superintendent promoted from within the system. His tenure was characterized by an exponential growth in student body, number of schools, employees, and increase in the budget. Other demands on the district included the effects of federal law in education, addressing impact aid, desegregation, and school lunches. Other issues involved citizenship education to combat communism and the changing demands of technology and the knowledge economy.
Extent:: 2 boxes, 0.8 cu. ft.
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Preferred citation:: Dr. Ralph Dailard Collection. San Diego Public Library

Scope and content:: The collection is a mixed materials assortment of awards, velo-bound books, correspondence, ephemera, news clippings, overhead transparencies, and photographs. The majority of the material is clustered around his promotion in 1954 to the position of Superintendent and his retirement early in 1969. Ralph C. Dailard (1907-1991) was the San Diego Superintendent of School from 1954 through 1968. Before his promotion he had worked as the associate superintendent, having joined local school system in 1939, as an administrative assistant and business manager. His promotion was notable as first superintendent promoted from within the system. His tenure was characterized by an exponential growth in student body, number of schools, employees, and increase in the budget. Other demands on the district included the effects of federal law in education, addressing impact aid, desegregation, and school lunches. Other issues involved citizenship education to combat communism and the changing demands of technology and the knowledge economy.
Acquisition information:: Douglas Dailard and Cynthia Lyons-Dailard of San Diego
Processing information:: 10/2017, by Denise Rosenblatt

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by San Diego Public Library staff.
Date Prepared:: 1954-1976
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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Restrictions:: Collection is open for research.
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Location of this collection:: San Diego Public Library

330 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92101, US