Lucy E. Walby papers, 1878-1936, 1900-1931 (bulk dates)
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Lucy E. Walby papers, 1878-1936, 1900-1931 (bulk dates)
- Creator
- Walby, Lucy E., d.1947
- Extent
- 3 cubic ft.
- Subjects
- Walby, Lucy E. , d. 1947.
- Maxwell School (Lexington, Ky.)
- Morton School (Lexington, Ky.)
- Episcopal Church -- Kentucky.
- Kindergarten -- Kentucky.
- Educators -- Kentucky.
- Lexington, Ky. -- Education.
- Proctor, Ky. -- Education.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Lucy Walby was principal of the first kindergarten at Morton School in Lexington, Kentucky. She studied Kindergarten Theory under Sallie Adams, who in turn had studied in St. Louis with Susan Blow (1843-1916), a pioneer in the American Kindergarten Movement. Adams brought what she learned from Blow back to her hometown of Lexington and opened the first school for training kindergartners in the south. Walby was a graduate of Adams' first class.
- When Lexington's Maxwell School opened in 1903, Walby served as head of kindergarten there until her retirement in 1931. In addition to teaching, Walby was active within the Episcopal Church and was also involved with the mission school at Proctor in Lee County, Kentucky.
- Scope and Content
- The majority of this collection contains material relating to kindergarten instruction, including teaching methods, class planning, and other classroom aids. A number of children's stories are included as well as several pattern books pertaining to art instruction. There are a few rosters of Walby's classes. Papers and several photographs (removed to Audio-Visual Archives) document Walby's religious work, including her involvement with the mission school at Proctor in Lee County. Many items relate to the Episcopal church in general.
Contents of the Collection
CHURCH MATERIALS, 1900-1924
These materials relate to Walby's involvement with churches in Lexington, Kentucky.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (LEXINGTON, KY)
GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH (LEXINGTON, KY)
KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS, 1878-1931
This section includes materials relating to Lucy Walby's education, such as school certificates and notes, as well as materials relating to her professional associations and to Kindergarten education in general.
Christ Church Seminary Certificates, 1878, 1881
Chautauqua Assembly, July 23, 1896 -
School Certificates, June 10, 1892; July 1897
Correspondence, 1923-1931
Daily attendance records, February 1910 - February 1923
Financial records and notes, 1915-1916
National Kindergarten and Elementary College, Views, 1921-1922
Detroit Kindergarten Tests, 1921-1925
Committee of Kindergarten Extension, Minutes, March 15, 1923 - April 20, 1923
Loose leaf notebook, 1923-1924
Elizabeth Harrison Clippings and Memorial Service Invitation, 1927-1930
- Box 1
- Folder 17
Elizabeth Harrison was Founder and first President of the National Kindergarten and Elementary College.
Miscellaneous Material, ca. 1894-1931
TEACHING MATERIALS, 1891-1930
This section includes lesson plans, stories, music, patterns, and games which Walby used in her teaching of Kindergarten classes.
PROGRAMS, 1901-1912
SUBJECTS FOR THE WEEK,, 1899-1901
STORIES AND MUSIC, 1891-1930
Stories, 1891-1899
Stories and notes, 1899-1904
Stories, 1902-1929
Stories, 1919-1930
Empty Binder [previously contained the contents of Box 3, Folder 4]
Songs and Music, May 10, 1894; 1910; 1923
ART INSTRUCTION, 1891-1900
Sewing and Brush Work
Weaving
Patterns and Games
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