Brigham Young University. Elementary Laboratory School

The Elementary Laboratory School was formed in 1955 within the Laboratory School, which resided within the College of Education. The School was under the guidance of a principal for the years of 1955-1957 and 1962-68. In the intermediate years, it was under the guidance of a Director. The following have been principals: Morris A. Shirts (1955-1956), Hyrum J. Babcock (1956-1957), Vermont C. Harward (1962-1968). The following have been Directors: Avard A. Rigby (1957-1959) and Edwin A. Read (1959-1962). The School, along with the Laboratory program, was abolished in 1968.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. Laboratory School. Elementary Laboratory School

Brigham Young University. College of Education. Elementary Laboratory School

Brigham Young University. Elementary School

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: 1968

Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1968)

Functions

The school served as a laboratory for educational research and experimentation, and was a center for the preparation of teachers in elementary education.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Elementary Laboratory School operated under a principal for the years of 1955-1957 and 1962-68. In the intermediate years, it was under the guidance of a Director. The principals would report to the Director of the Laboratory School. The Laboratory School was under the College of Education, and therefore the Director reported to the Dean of the College of Education.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Laboratory School (1955-1968)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Elementary Training School (1955)

Associated Archival Materials

Records of the BYU Laboratory School, 1914-1968. (UA 564)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1955-1956 p. 39, 65, 393-393 (Morris A. Shirts, Principal)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1956-1957 p. 41 (Hyrum J. Babcock ,Principal)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1958-1959 p. 33 (Avard A. Rigby, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961 p. 36 (Edwin A. Read, Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1966-1968 p. 510 (Vermont C. Harward, Principal since 1962)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00042

Creator: ARC