High/Scope Educational Research Foundation Records, 1963-2000
22.5 linear feet
Independent, non-profit organization founded by Dr. David P. Weikart, whose purpose is to promote the learning and development of young people from infancy through adolescence, with emphasis on early childhood education. Project files consisting of proposals relating to preschool education; Follow Through project materials and issues of their summer camp's newsletter; administrative files consisting of annual reports, board of directors meeting minutes, financial reports, and directors correspondence.
The High/Scope Educational Foundation records have been divided into three series, Project Files, Administrative Files and President Records. A folder of historical materials has been placed at the beginning of the record group. In general, the records consist of grant proposals, correspondence, reports, and publications created by the Foundation and its founder, Dr. David P. Weikart.