International Association of Laboratory Schools records
Scope and Contents
This collection is organized into two series, I: IALS/NALS materials, and II: individual lab school materials and publications.
Series I consists of IALS/NALS newsletters, journals, convention programs, directories, and materials related to the IALS/NALS. All materials in this series are organized chronologically.
Series II consists of individual lab school correspondence, information and studies by lab schools, publications related to lab schools, VHS and cassette recordings, and photo albums. Correspondence is organized alphabetically, by the sender, unless otherwise specified. The rest of the materials in series II are organized alphabetically by institution and author. The last boxes contain recordings and photo albums.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-2012
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the International Association of Laboratory Schools Collection must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Historical Note
In 1958, the Laboratory School Administrators Association (LSAA) was founded and sought to oversee the growth and promotion of lab schools across the nation. The first president of LSAA was Avard A. Rigby, of Brigham Young University. In its early years, LSAA faced challenges due to a lack of funding and a small staff. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, discussions were held on how to improve the organization. In 1971, LSAA changed its name to the National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS). By 1974, new bylaws were in place, the organizational structure was revamped, and the title of NALS was officially adopted. In 2011 the name was again changed to the International Association of Laboratory Schools to reflect its global scope. However, the organization has decided to preserve the name NALS on documents generated under that name. Currently, IALS has 100 laboratory school members, and sponsors an annual national conference.
Extent
28 boxes (14.25 linear feet)
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of the International Association of Laboratory Schools, formerly the National Association of Laboratory Schools and the Laboratory School Administrators Association.
Arrangement
Organized into two series: Ifirst, IALS/NALS materials, and second, individual lab school materials and publications.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
In May of 2004, Utah State University was designated at the repository for the IALS papers that were formerly housed at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts. This decision was, in part, due to the presence of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School at Utah State University. Additional materials were donated in 2023 by Mary Jane Taylor.
Sources:
- NALS, Laboratory Schools: An Educational Resource, Curriculum Research & Development Group, Honolulu. 1991 pg 219—222. (Located in this collection, Series II, Sub-series C, Box 3, Fd 3)
- IALS website; http://www.laboratoryschools.org/
Processing Information
Processed in June of 2004.
- Title
- Guide to the International Association of Laboratory Schools records 1926-2012
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Zachary R. Jones
- Date
- ©2011
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English.
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
- 2013 April 19: The name of the collection was updated to reflect the change of the organization's name from the National Association of Laboratory Schools to the International Association of Laboratory Schools. New materials were also added.
- 2015 April 1: Series I; Sub-series C: IALS/NALS Convention Programs reorganized
- 2023 December: Accruals added
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
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