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Gertrude Hecker Winders scrapbook on the Teachers College of Indianapolis, 1927 - 1943

 File — Box: 5
Identifier: MSS-SM 034

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a scrapbook of newspaper articles ranging from 1928 to 1943 concerning Blaker’s Teachers College, which became affiliated with Butler in 1929 and is now the College of Education at Butler University. The scrapbook was kept by Gertrude Hecker Winders, who oversaw publicity for the college. The newspaper clippings cover the college as well as founder Eliza Blaker.

Dates

  • Creation: 1927 - 1943

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. When requesting access to a small collection, please include the File Identifier (eg. MSS-SM ###) in your request.

Historical Notes

The Teachers College of Indianapolis was founded by Eliza Blaker, a pioneer in early childhood education in 1882. This Teachers College of Indianapolis became affiliated with Butler University in 1929 and is now the College of Education at Butler University.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
4600 Sunset Avenue
Irwin Library 345
Indianapolis Indiana 46208 United States