University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center Collection on University of Kentucky University Training School/University High School
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center Collection on University of Kentucky University Training School/University High School
- Date
- 1920-2011, undated (inclusive)
- Extent
- 5.05 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Education, Higher -- Kentucky -- Lexington
- Education -- Kentucky -- History.
- Education -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Education -- Study and teaching.
- Education, Elementary -- Kentucky -- Lexington
- Education, Secondary -- Kentucky -- Lexington
- Motion pictures
- Photographs
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by subject and format into nine series: Clubs/Student Government/Class meetings; Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and scrapbook; Films; Publications; Reunions; Historical Collections on University High School; Collections on University High School Alumni; Students/Attendance; and School Closure.
- Preferred Citation
- 1982ua002 : [identification of item], Special Collections Research Center Collection on University of Kentucky University Training School/University High School, 1920-2011, undated, University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Established in 1918, the Kentucky Model High School of the University of Kentucky was under the control of both the University of Kentucky and the Board of Education of Lexington for its first year. It was located in the building today called Frazee Hall. It provided student teaching opportunities for UK undergraduate and graduate students, as well as an avenue for faculty to explore and test various pedagogical methods. Following the school's first year, it was placed completely under the control of the Department of Education of the University of Kentucky. In 1927, a gift of $150,000 from the General Education Board of New York for a new training school building was offered to the school on the condition that the state of Kentucky matched the gift. After the General Assembly of Kentucky gathered the required funds, construction of a new building began. The new school, located on South Upper Street and renamed University High School, was completed in 1930. In June 1965, the school was closed due to financial concerns. Today, the building is called Taylor Education Building.
- Sources: 1. 2018ua018: "University High School," University Archives General Reference Subject Files, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Scope and Content
- The Special Collections Research Center collection on the University of Kentucky University Training School/University High School (dated 1920-2011, undated; 5.05 cubic feet, 19 boxes; 32.9 GB) primarily consists of publications, newspaper clippings, photographs and photograph albums, moving images, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and artifacts documenting the University of Kentucky University Training School and University High School (1920-1965), University High School reunions (1981-2009), and University High School alumni. Publications include the Purple and White, Mohian, and Uhian annuals, 1920-1965; The "U-Hi-Lights" newspaper, 1929-1961; student handbooks, 1938-1955; and other school information and event publications information and events, 1930-1964 and undated.
- Digitization in 2024 generously funded by the University High School class of 1959.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment
- Use Restrictions
- Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Special Collections Research Center.
Contents of the Collection
Events/Clubs/Student Government/Class meetings, 1938-1964 and undated
American Federation of Musicians event contract for dance, 1954
Application for membership to University High pep club, 1952
Beta Club (four folders), 1947-1955 and undated
Annual Honors Day and other event programs, 1942-1961
- Box 1, folder 5
Scope and Contents
Includes program for a "Modern Dance Recital: Presenation of Intramural Awards," May 26, 1942; program for the "Annual Spring Concert," May 25, 1961; program for a production of Stage Door, undated; and programs (photocopies) for "Annual Honors Day," 1958-1961.
Commencement programs, commencement invitations, and a diploma, 1938-1961
- Box 1, folder 6
Scope and Contents
Includes commencement programs for 1938, 1945, 1946, 1958, and 1961; commencement exercises invitations, 1946 and 1961 and associated name cards (for Kent P. Hollingsworth, 1946, and Karl Merrill Eldridge, 1961); and diploma for Ellen Lee Clark, 1961.
The junior student government minutes of the meetings, 1954-1955
Minutes of the senior class meetings, 1954-1955
Sophomore class, West Porter, 1950-1954 and undated
Sophomore class purchases, 1954-1955
Student teaching, 1964 and undated
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and scrapbook, 1935-1965
Articles on University High, 1935-1961
Correspondence, University High, 1964-1965
Newspaper clippings, 1939-1940
Films, undated
Reel 1: "The University School at Work and Play Photographed by the Science Classes". Directed by D.C. Kemper and J. L. Keffer, Science Teachers (800 feet; 16 mm; black-and-white), undated
- Box 15, reel 1
Scope and Contents
A handwritten insert describes the film as: University Orchestra; Dance of dolls; 1st grade play on their train; elementary grad has serenade; elementary in their library; elementary grade build a relief map; elementary grade practicing a play; children raise a balloon by hot air; elementary class dramatizes a story; children playing in elementary playground in elementary court; High school class science applied to nature with soil; high school lunch line; ping pong in back hall (showing Dr. Mitchell playing good game); 8th grade studying foreign lands through books; Junior high studios reading, writing, and mostly arithmetic; public speakers (mostly students) in auditorium; Mr. Anderson's high school English class; U-Hi Lights at work; Math class at work in old Math room; Latin class at work; At work on stage set; Boys play softball; Girls playing softball.
Reel 2: "349-1 B" (800 feet; 16 mm; black-and-white), undated
Reel 3: "University High/Taylor Education Building" (60 feet; 16 mm; color), undated
DVD of University School/University High School reels 1-3: "The University School at Work and Play," "349-1 B," and "University High/Taylor Education Building" (no sound), undated
- Box 14, folder 5
- DigitalFolder 1982ua002, item 1982ua002_02
Scope and Contents
Access note: Click on "Play Movie." "Scene Selection" does not work.
Publications, 1920-1965 and undated
Announcement of the University Training School, 1930-1931
Annual Honors Day Programs (4 years), 1958-1961
"University High School Annual Honors Day Program", 1958 May 22
"University High School Annual Honors Day Program", 1959 May 21
"University High School Annual Honors Day Program", 1960 May 26
"University High School Annual Honors Day Program", 1961 May 26
Bulletins, 1954-1964
"Bulletin: Information for Parents," The University School, College of Education, The University of Kentucky, 1954-1955
"Bulletin: Information for Parents," The University School, College of Education, The University of Kentucky, 1955-1956
"Information Bulletin and P.T.A. Yearbook" University School, University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky, 1963-1964
"Memorandum: Meeting with President Oswald", 1964 May 5
The Mohian annual, 1920-1925
The Mohian '20 annual, 1920
The Mohian '21 annual, 1921
The Mohian '22 annual, 1922
The Mohian '23 annual, 1923
The Mohian '24 annual, 1924
The Mohian '25 annual, 1925
"The Purple and White" annual, 1946-1965
"The Purple and White" annual, 1946
"The Purple and White" annual, 1947
"The Purple and White" annual, 1948
"The Purple and White" annual, 1949
"The Purple and White" annual, 1950
"The Purple and White" annual, 1951
"The Purple and White" annual, 1952
"The Purple and White" annual, 1953
"The Purple and White" annual, 1954
"The Purple and White" annual, 1955
"The Purple and White" annual, 1956
"The Purple and White" annual, 1957
"The Purple and White" annual, 1958
"The Purple and White" annual, 1959
"The Purple and White" annual, 1960
"The Purple and White" annual, 1961
"The Purple and White" annual, 1965
"Skywriter", 1952-1955
"Skywriter: Published by the pupils of the sixth grade", 1952 December
"Skywriter", 1954 December
"Skywriter: End of school issue", 1954
"Skywriter: Published by sixth grade" No. 3 Issue, 1955?
"Barrells of Fun: Social Recreation Institute, University Training School Gymnasium", 1949 December 5-9
"Stage Door" program, presented by the senior class, November 11-12
Student handbooks, 1938-1939, 1954-1955
The Uhian annual, 1930-1932
"The U-Hi-Lights" (years are incomplete), 1929-1946, 1948-1949, 1953, 1955-1961
Scope and Contents
Note by F.L.S. Dugan received with October 29, 1926, issue: "The Library Committee's Letter" was the first publication of the University High School (formerly in Frazee Hall's top floor) and was issued by the first school library committee. The title was quickly changed to "U-High-Lights."
"The Library Committtee's Letter" No. 4, 1926 October 29
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume IV, Numbers 1-4, 10, 1930 October 31-1931 April 10
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume V, Numbers 2, 10, 1931 October 8-1932 March 29
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume VI, Numbers 1, 3, 6, 7, 11, 1932 September 29-1933 March 16
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume VII, Numbers 9-13, 15-16, 1934 February 8-1934 May 24
- Box 7, folder 4
Scope and Contents
Note: Although issue Number 10 in volume VII (date Thursday, February 22, 1934) has a penciled note redating the issue to 1937, the 1934 date is correct.
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume V New Series, Numbers 1-6, 8-13, 1934 October 5-1935 May 2
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume VI New Series, Numbers 1-5, 7-14, 12-13 (numbering restarted to 12 after no. 14), 1935 September 26-1936 May 8
"The U-Hi-Lights" Volume VII New Series, Numbers 1-14, 1936 September 24-1937 May 6
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume VIII New Series, Numbers 1, 3-12, 1937 October 14-1938 April 28, undated
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume IX New Series, Numbers 1-13, 1938 September 29-1939 May 4
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume X New Series, Numbers 1-12, 1939 September 28-1940 May 2
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XI New Series, Numbers 1-11, 1940 October 3-1941 May 8
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XIII New Series, Numbers 1-10, 1942 October 1-1943 April 22
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XIV New Series, Numbers 1-10, 1943 September 23-1944 April 28
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XV New Series, Number 10, 1945 May 17
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XVI New Series, Numbers 3, 5-6, 1945 November 15-1946 February 15
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XIX New Series, Number 1, 1948 October 20
"The U-Hi-Lights" No volume number, 1958 May 26-1958 November 26
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XII, Numbers 1-6, 8-14, 1941 October 2-1942 April 30
"The U-Hi-Lights," Volume XXIII, Number 4, 1953 April 1
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual, 1936
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual, 1937
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual, 1939
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual, 1942
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual, 1943
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual (photocopy), 1944
"The U-Hi-Lights" annual, 1945
"U-Hi Lights", 1955 October 18
"U-Hi Lights", 1956 May 23
"U-Hi Lights", 1956 November 15
"U-Hi Lights", 1956 December 20
"U-Hi Lights", 1957 May 23
"U-Hi Lights", 1957 November 15
"U-Hi Lights", 1957 December 20
"U-Hi Lights", 1958 February 14
"U-Hi Lights", 1958 December 19
"U-Hi Lights", 1959 April 24
"U-Hi Lights", 1959 December 17
"U-Hi Lights", 1960 February 23
"U-Hi Lights", 1960 April 25
"U-Hi Lights", 1960 June 3
"U-Hi Lights", 1960 November 7
"U-Hi Lights", 1960 December 20
"U-Hi Lights: Number three", 1961 April
"U-Hi Lights: Number four", 1961 May
Reunions, 1981-2011
1981 Reunion
1986 Reunion
1992 Reunion
1994 Reunion
1996 Reunion
1998 Reunion
2006 Reunion
2008 Reunion
2009 Reunion
Cover of DVD copy of original 16 mm University High School films (see Film series in this collection), 2009
2011 Reunion
1990-2008 and undated reunions (two folders)
1992,1995, 2008 Reunions
Videocassette copy of original 16 mm University High films created for a reunion in the 1980s or 1990s? (see Films series in this collection)
Historical Collections on University High School, 1980s-1990s
Collected at 1980s-1990s reunions
Collected at 1986 reunion
Black-and-white film, "basketball," U-Hi vs. Dunbar (3-inch reel/50-foot reel, gray can, 8 mm), 1960
Film, "Christmas Dance" (3-inch/50-foot reel, 8 mm, red reel), 1960
Handwritten note from Cliff Eaton? about the 8mm films, 1986 December 28
Miscellaneous, junior prom invitations, fan, and telegram, 1961 and undated
Class of 1961 photographs (two folders), 1958-1962 and undated
Collections on University High School Alumni, 1966-2008
Ellen Clark diploma, 1966
Items and photographs from alumni, collected for 2008 reunion?
Copy of photograph of first class of 1954-1955 with stapled list of student and teacher's names, undated
Charles Stanfield Purple and White yearbook autographed by fellow students, 1947
Hogan Yancey 1939 high school boys basketball district tournament telegram and newspaper clipping (University High School won over Henry Clay High School), 1939 March 5-6
Students/Attendance, 1953-1959
9th and 10th grades, register of attendance, 1953-1954
11th and 12th grades, register of attendance, 1953-1954
9th and 10th grades, register of attendance, 1954-1955
11th and 12th grades, register of attendance, 1954-1955
Lastinger, register of attendance, 1958-1959
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Descriptive Summary
- Collection Overview
- Preferred Citation
- Restrictions on Access and Use
- Contents of the Collection
- Events/Clubs/Student Government/Class meetings, 1938-1964 and undated
- Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and scrapbook, 1935-1965
- Films, undated
- Publications, 1920-1965 and undated
- Reunions, 1981-2011
- Historical Collections on University High School, 1980s-1990s
- Collections on University High School Alumni, 1966-2008
- Students/Attendance, 1953-1959
- School closure, 1964-1967 and undated
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