Guide to the Katherine Camp Mayhew Papers,
[ca. 1896-1949],[ca. 1896-1902] (bulk)

Collection Number: 6561

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

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DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Katherine Camp Mayhew papers, [ca. 1896-1949], [ca. 1896-1902] (bulk)
Collection Number:
6561
Creator:
Katherine Camp. Mayhew
Quantity:
5.7 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, drafts, notes, logbooks
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Papers consist of source material gathered for THE DEWEY SCHOOL: THE LABORATORY SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, 1896-1903, a book by Katherine Camp Mayhew and her sister Anna Camp Edwards, a colleague at the school. Included are twelve logbooks containing weekly reports on curriculum, classroom activities, and student progress, 1896-1902; drafts, notes, and correspondence relating to specific chapters of the book, ca. 1896-1934; syllabi, course outlines, clippings of articles about the school, minutes of teachers' meetings, lists of students and teachers, photographs of children, and printed material. Of note are notes and correspondence by John Dewey relating to the preparation of the book (in which he had a hand), and memoranda, reports, syllabi, articles, and miscellaneous writings by Dewey, ca. 1890s-1930, relating to the running of the Laboratory School, courses at Teachers College, Columbia University, and miscellaneous matters.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Teacher, author.
Mayhew taught at the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Papers consist of source material gathered for THE DEWEY SCHOOL: THE LABORATORY SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, 1896-1903, a book by Katherine Camp Mayhew and her sister Anna Camp Edwards, a colleague at the school. Included are twelve logbooks containing weekly reports on curriculum, classroom activities, and student progress, 1896-1902; drafts, notes, and correspondence relating to specific chapters of the book, ca. 1896-1934; syllabi, course outlines, clippings of articles about the school, minutes of teachers' meetings, lists of students and teachers, photographs of children, and printed material. Of note are notes and correspondence by John Dewey relating to the preparation of the book (in which he had a hand), and memoranda, reports, syllabi, articles, and miscellaneous writings by Dewey, ca. 1890s-1930, relating to the running of the Laboratory School, courses at Teachers College, Columbia University, and miscellaneous matters.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Mayhew, Katherine Camp.
Dewey, John, 1859-1952.
Edwards, Anna Camp, 1876-1956.
Columbia University.Teachers College.
University of Chicago.University Elementary School.

Subjects:
Laboratory schools--Illinois--Chicago.
Education--Experimental methods.
Education--Illinois--Chicago.
Education--Study and teaching.
Women teachers.
Women authors.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photoprints.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Katherine Camp Mayhew papers, #6561. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
Series I. The Dewey Logs
1896-1899, April and June 1900
Elementary School - school plan and notes, news clippings about the school
 Box 1
1899-1901
History - Groups IV-VI
 Box 1
1899-1901
Science - Groups IV-IX and history and science
 Box 1
1899-1901
Math and Science - Groups III-X
 Box 2
1900-1901
History - Groups IV-X Elementary Record Nos. 2, 7 & 8
 Box 2
1901-1902
Quarterly Reports - various subjects; list of students enrolled 1899-1902; child study, Group IV
 Box 2
1901-1902
Group Reports - all subjects and groups
 Box 3
1899-1901, 1896-1897
Sewing; Children's Record; History of Ab (story created by pupils about cave people) typed children's essays
 Box 3
1899-1900
Cooking - subprimary-Group X
 Box 3
1900-1901
Cooking - all groups
 Box 4
1899-1901
All primary - suggested outlines; curriculum for subprimary and kindergarten; "Three Years of the University Elementary School"; outlines for courses
Box 4
1899-1901
Miscellaneous - instructions for children's health; teachers' circular 1899; reports on courses; Play: "Colonial Days in Virginia"; outline of history courses; class schedule
Box 4
n.d.
"The University Elementary School"
 Box 4
January 1899
"Three Years of the University Elementary School"
 Box 4
1897-1898
University Record, excerpts
 Box 11 Folder 1
1898-1899
University Record
 Box 11 Folder 2
Series II. Source Material for Specific Chapters
1896-1900, 1930
Chapter Outlines
 Box 12 Folder 1
1896-1902
Chapter I, "General History" - notes, drafts, teacher lists
 Box 12 Folder 2
1896-1902
Chapter I, "General History" - notes, drafts, teacher lists
 Box 12 Folder 3
n.d.
Chapter I, "General History" - drafts
 Box 12 Folder 4
1896-1902
Chapter 1, "General History" - published material describing school
 Box 12 Folder 5
1895-n.d.
Chapters II & III - articles relating to chapters on curriculum
 Box 12 Folder 6
n.d.
Chapters II & III - notes and drafts, articles by John and Alice Dewey on curriculum
 Box 12 Folder 7
November 18, 1930 & n.d.
Chapters II & III - on curriculum drafts
 Box 12 Folder 8
November 18, 1930 & n.d.
Chapters II & III - on curriculum drafts
 Box 12 Folder 9
n.d.
Chapter III, "Experimental Practices Developing the Curriculum"- drafts
 Box 12 Folder 10
n.d.
Chapter III, "Experimental Practices Developing the Curriculum"- drafts
 Box 12 Folder 11
n.d.
Chapter III, "Experimental Practices Developing the Curriculum"- drafts
 Box 12 Folder 12
1896-1902
Chapter IV, "Household Occupations" - notes
 Box 12 Folder 13
October 1901
Chapter IV, "Household Occupations" - article by Katherine B. Camp
 Box 12 Folder 14
n.d.
Chapter IV, "Household Occupations" - drafts
 Box 13 Folder 1
1896-1902
Chapters IV & V on household occupations - excerpts not used - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 2
1896-1902
Chapters IV & V on household occupations - excerpts not used - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 3
1896-1902
Chapters IV & V on household occupations - excerpts not used - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 4
1896-1902
Chapters IV & V on household occupations - excerpts not used - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 5
1898-1901
Chapter V, "Social Occupations Serving the Household" - notes
 Box 13 Folder 6
1896-1901
Chapter V, "Social Occupations Serving the Household" - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 7
1896-1901
Chapter V, "Social Occupations Serving the Household" - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 8
1896-1901
Chapter V, "Social Occupations Serving the Household" - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 9
1896-1901
Chapter V, "Social Occupations Serving the Household" - notes and drafts
 Box 13 Folder 10
n.d.
Chapters V & VI - drafts
 Box 13 Folder 11
1898-1899
Chapter VI, "Progress Through Invention and Discovery" - notes
 Box 13 Folder 12
1898-1899
Chapter VI, "Progress Through Invention and Discovery" - notes
 Box 13 Folder 13
1898-1899
Chapter VI, "Progress Through Invention and Discovery" - notes
 Box 13 Folder 14
1898-1899
Chapter VI, "Progress Through Invention and Discovery" - notes
 Box 13 Folder 15
1898-1899
Chapter VI, "Progress Through Invention and Discovery" - notes
 Box 13 Folder 16
1906
Chapter VI-X, XVI on teaching history; Thesis by Laura L. Runyon with correspondence
 Box 14 Folder 1
1898-1902
Chapter VII, "Progress Through Exploration and Discovery" - reports on Group V
 Box 14 Folder 2
1898-1902
Chapter VII, "Progress Through Exploration and Discovery" - reports on Group V
 Box 14 Folder 3
1898-1902
Chapter VII, "Progress Through Exploration and Discovery" - notes
 Box 14 Folder 4
n.d.
Chapter VII, "Progress Through Exploration and Discovery" - drafts
 Box 14 Folder 5
1898-1901
Chapter VIII, "Local History" - notes and drafts
 Box 14 Folder 6
1898-1901
Chapter VIII, "Local History" - notes and drafts
 Box 14 Folder 7
1898-1901
Chapter VIII, "Local History" - notes and drafts
 Box 14 Folder 8
1898-1901
Chapter VIII, "Local History" - notes and drafts
 Box 14 Folder 9
1898-1901
Chapter VIII, "Local History" - notes and drafts
 Box 14 Folder 10
1898-1902
Chapter IX, "Colonial History and the Revolution" - excerpts not used
 Box 14 Folder 11
1898-1902
Chapter IX, "Colonial History and the Revolution" - excerpts not used
 Box 14 Folder 12
1896-1899
Chapter IX & X on colonists - notes and drafts
 Box 14 Folder 13
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 1
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 2
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 3
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - unused material - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 4
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - unused material - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 5
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - unused material - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 6
1898-1902
Chapter X, "European Background of the Colonists" - unused material - notes and drafts
 Box 15 Folder 7
1898-1900
Chapter XI, "Experiments in Specialized Activities" - notes
 Box 15 Folder 8
1902-1903
Chapter XI, "Experiments in Specialized Activities" - printed extract from Elementary School Teacher and notes
Box 15 Folder 9
n.d.
Chapter XI, "Experiments in Specialized Activities" - draft
 Box 15 Folder 10
n.d., 1901
Chapter XII, "Experiments in Specialized Activities" - notes
 Box 15 Folder 11
1899-1901
Chapter XII, "Experiments in Specialized Activities" - notes, draft, suggested titles for book
 Box 15 Folder 12
1899-1901
Chapter XII, "Experiments in Specialized Activities" - notes, draft, suggested titles for book
 Box 15 Folder 13
n.d. & October 1934
Chapter XIII, "Experiments in Specialized Activities " - notes and Chapter XIV, "Principles of Growth Guiding Selection of Activities" - draft, revised copy
Box 16 Folder 1
August 1930 & October 1934
Chapter XIV, "Principles of Growth Guiding Selection of Activities" - drafts including one by Dewey
 Box 16 Folder 2
1897-1904, 1930
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 3
1897-1904, 1930
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 4
1897-1904, 1930
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 5
1897-1904, 1930
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 6
1897-1904, 1930
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 7
1897-1904, 1930
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 8
June & September 1903
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - articles pertaining to chapter
 Box 16 Folder 9
1899-1902
Chapter XV, "Experimental Activities Developing Scientific Method and Concepts" - notes
 Box 16 Folder 10
April 1900-n.d.
Chapter XVI, "Experimental Activities Developing Origins and Backgrounds of Social Life" - notes and drafts
 Box 16 Folder 11
1930-1932
Chapter XVII, "Experimental Activities Developing Skills in Communications and Expression" - notes, drafts, article from Elementary School Record 1900
Box 17 Folder 1
1898, 1903
Chapter XVII, "Experimental Activities Developing Skills in Communication and Expression" - articles and drafts
 Box 17 Folder 2
1898, 1903
Chapter XVII, "Experimental Activities Developing Skills in Communication and Expression" - articles and drafts
 Box 17 Folder 3
August 1929
Chapter XVIII, "Teachers and School Organization" - drafts and correspondence
 Box 17 Folder 4
n.d.
Chapter XVIII, "Teachers and School Organization" - material cut from chapter
 Box 17 Folder 5
n.d.
Chapter XVIII, "Teachers and School Organization" - material cut from chapter
 Box 17 Folder 6
1900
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - notes
 Box 17 Folder 7
n.d.
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - notes, lists of parents, courses, teachers, notes on teachers meeting, correspondence
 Box 17 Folder 8
n.d.
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - photographs
 Box 17 Folder 9
April 22, 1901
Chapter XIX, " Parents and Children" - notes, drafts, correspondence (signed) from Dewey
 Box 17 Folder 10
1900-1903, 1929
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - teachers notes on students, correspondence
 Box 17 Folder 11
1900-1901, 1928-1930, 1933
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - correspondence, lists of parents and children
 Box 18 Folder 1
n.d.
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - notes and drafts
 Box 18 Folder 2
n.d.
Chapter XIX, "Parents and Children" - notes and drafts
 Box 18 Folder 3
1896-1897, 1904
Chapter XX, "Evaluation of Principles and Practices" - notes and articles
 Box 18 Folder 4
1896-1897, 1904
Chapter XX, "Evaluation of Principles and Practices" - notes and articles
 Box 18 Folder 5
n.d.
Chapter XX, "Evaluation of Principles and Practices" - notes and drafts
 Box 18 Folder 6
n.d.
Chapter XX, "Evaluation of Principles and Practices" - notes and drafts
 Box 18 Folder 7
n.d.
Appendix I, "The Evolution of Mr. Dewey's Principles of Education" - draft
 Box 18 Folder 8
n.d.
Appendix II, "Theory of the Chicago Experiment" - draft written by John Dewey
 Box 18 Folder 9
Series III. Miscellaneous Source Material
May 1903
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 19
June 1903
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 19
September 1903
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 19
October 1903
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 19
November 1903
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 19
December 1903
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 20
January 1904
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 20
March 1904
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 20
May 1904
The Elementary School Teacher
Box 20
1901-1907
Ella Flagg Young: Contributions to Education No. I: Isolation in the School; Review of Isolation in the School; Contributions to Education No. VI: Some Types of Modern Educational Theory; Partial review of Dewey's Democracy and Education
Box 21 Folder 1
1903, 1907
Alice C. Dewey: notes, syllabus: Elementary Education
Box 21 Folder 2
n.d.
Source articles by teachers
 Box 21 Folder 3
October 12, 1918
William H. Kilpatrick: The Project Method
Box 21 Folder 4
April 1898
Miscellaneous articles by George H. Mead and S. F. MacLennan
 Box 21 Folder 5
n.d.
Notes on source material; correspondence
 Box 21 Folder 6
n.d.
Stories by pupils
 Box 21 Folder 7
1904, n.d.
College Curriculum including College of Education
 Box 21 Folder 8
1939-1947, n.d.
News clippings on education, etc.
 Box 21 Folder 9
n.d.
Miscellaneous material; notes and drafts
 Box 21 Folder 10
n.d.
Miscellaneous material; notes and drafts
 Box 21 Folder 11
n.d.
Miscellaneous material; notes and drafts
 Box 21 Folder 12
n.d.
Miscellaneous material; notes and drafts
 Box 21 Folder 13
May 16, 1933 & n.d.
Miscellaneous material - correspondence, syllabus - Creative Teaching, notes
 Box 21 Folder 14
Series IV. Writing of John Dewey
1902-1903
Chapter I, "General History" - Dewey's 1st report after merger of Laboratory School with School of Education
 Box 22 Folder 1
1895-1897
Chapter 1, "General History" - articles by Dewey mentioned in footnote pp. 4-5
 Box 22 Folder 2
1895-1897
Chapter 1, "General History" - articles by Dewey mentioned in footnote pp. 4-5
 Box 22 Folder 3
1899-1900
Chapter I, "General History" - notes, prospectus, drafts, one by John Dewey; one by Alice Dewey
 Box 22 Folder 4
September 1930
Notes of Conference with Dewey
 Box 22 Folder 5
1896-1900
Miscellaneous writing of John Dewey
 Box 22 Folder 6
1896-1900
Miscellaneous writing of John Dewey
 Box 22 Folder 7
1900
Miscellaneous writing of John Dewey
 Box 22 Folder 8
1907
John Dewey: History of Education: Volumes I-VII; Psychology for Teachers: Volumes I-IV
 Box 22 Folder 9
October 1949
John Dewey at 90 - articles
 Box 22 Folder 10