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Alternative Schools in Lawrence, Kansas

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1225

Overview

This collection contains official records of the Lawrence Association for Innovative Education, a Lawrence, Kansas-based nonprofit, as well as newsletters, rosters, and publicity materials from associated schools.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970 - 1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

History of the Lawrence Association for Innovative Education

Lawrence Association for Innovative Education was a nonprofit group committed to innovative educational projects in and around Lawrence, Kansas. The Association funded Lorien and Yarrow Alternative High Schools, which offered more personalized education for students struggling in the traditional classroom setting. The Yellow Brick Road daycare was also funded by the association because it was a co-operative school run by both parents and teachers.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (4 boxes + 2 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 1225

Physical Location

RH MS Q360

Physical Location

RH MS R324

Title
Guide to the Lawrence Association for Innovative Education Collection
Subtitle
Alternative Schools in Lawrence, Kansas
Author
Finding aid prepared by rh, 2012; el, 2012; revised by mwh, 2017.
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/3447099005
Preferred citation
Lawrence Association for Innovative Education Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 1225, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334