Tompkins Hall Nursery School records, 1930s-2010s

Collection context

Creator:
Tompkins Hall Nursery School
Extent:
1.67 Linear Feet 4 MsB
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Meeting minutes, constitution, by laws, administrative records, financial records, rosters and photographs documenting the activities of the Tompkins Hall Nursery School from the 1930s to the 2010s.

Biographical / historical:

Founded by Columbia professors during the 1930s, Tompkins Hall originated as an intimate, part-time, parent cooperative nursery. The play-based program for three- and four-year-old children afforded children opportunities to develop peer relationships, play creatively with materials, and integrate into a group experience, all while in the care of a group of parents and a teacher. Through working in the play group, parents learned about child development and supported each other in their parenting lives. During the 1980s, the play group gradually expanded to become more of a school setting. Hours expanded, and early childhood educators became the primary leaders of the school. In 1992, Tompkins Hall incorporated a toddler program. In the fall of 2007, Tompkins Hall once again expanded, this time to include an infant program.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Tompkins Hall Nursery School Records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
uarchives@columbia.edu