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Organizational Documents

 Collection
Identifier: 1.1

Scope and Contents

Organizational documents of the Dalton School begins in 1921. Formerly known as the Children's University School, this collection contains primary source documents on the process in which the Dalton School was incorporated. Included are materials showcasing the consolidation of the Dalton School with Todhunter School, including charters, consolidations, by-laws, and other relevant materials. Bulk of adminstrative materials range from the dates 1920s to 1930s.

Dates

  • 1921-1991

Conditions Governing Access

The Dalton School’s archival records–other than widely distributed records, such as school publications and publicity materials–are available only to the current Head of School, the office of origin, and the Dalton School Archives staff. Access by others will be given consideration when a written request is presented to the Archivist and written approval has been obtained from the appropriate individual in the office of origin or the Head of School.

Biographical / Historical

The Dalton School was founded in 1919 by Helen Parkhurst.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This series is arranged by subject, thereunder chronologically.

Title
Organizational Documents, 1921-1991
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Amanda Linn
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Dalton School Archives Repository

Contact:
The Dalton School
108 East 89th Street
New York NY 10128 United States