Series 84857

Department of Public Instruction Course of study manuals, 1894-1936.

1.00 cubic foot and 1 microfiche set

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

In an effort to systematize and unify the instruction received in the public schools of Utah, the Department of Public Instruction periodically published these guides which contain general statements of objectives for education at different grade levels and specific curriculum requirements.

Scope and Content

In an effort to systematize and unify the instruction received in the public schools of Utah, the department periodically published these guides which contain general statements of objectives for education at different grade levels and specific curriculum requirements. In later years separate guides were produced for elementary and secondary schools. Specific subject and character education supplements are included.

Arrangement

Chronological

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

Microfiche holdings require staff assistance due to fewer reference copies. Handle masters under supervision.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Custody History

The Education Operations Division produces this series. The Curriculum Division and the Curriculum and Instruction Division produced this series until their dissolution.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Microfiche processed by Rebekkah Shaw under the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant to the Utah State Archives and Records Services for the Utah Microfiche Backlog Project (Grant No.: NAR10-RB-50086-10). July 2010 - December 2011

Related Material

Circular of public schools from Salt Lake City School District (Utah), Series 24987, same purpose of publication representing state and local level
Curriculum guides and teaching supplements from the Board of Education. Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Series 84843, Curriculum Guides and Teaching Supplements contains individual subject guides produced after 1940 for the same purpose.

Container List

Fiche-setDateDescription
11941-1962Science Manual
BoxDescription
11910-1942