Kentucky Congress of Parent Teacher's Association (KCPTA) Records, 1911-2002 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Alisha Ashby

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Collection Overview

Title: Kentucky Congress of Parent Teacher's Association (KCPTA) Records, 1911-2002

Extent: 12.19 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 01/24/1997. More info below under Accruals.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The materials in this collection demonstrate the development of the KCPT/KY PTA as an organization and the evolving goals of the organization over time. Consistent with the aims of the organization, one can find material that focuses primarily on the well-being of children in terms of education, health, and safety. The collection consists mostly of meeting minutes, annual reports, and bulletins which kept the public up to date on the activities of the organization. The collection also contains several scrapbooks which highlight the activities of both the state organization and smaller district organizations within their respective communities. Other materials represented in the collection are award records, convention materials, training materials, and miscellaneous outreach materials used by the organization.

Collection Historical Note

The “Kentucky State Branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations” was organized on April 24, 1918. Its charter was granted on April 27. The aim of the group has historically been to advocate for children and youth - this means emphasizing the importance of the health, education, and safety of each child in the region. Additionally, the organization seeks to emphasize the involvement of parents and other groups and organizations that support the youth. In the 1960s, a “Headquarters Fund” was established as the group sought to create their own Kentucky PTA state office. The state office finally opened in the 1990s. Since then, the organization continues to work with local groups, state legislators, and parents to ensure the health, education, and well-being of Kentucky children.

For a more complete history of the Kentucky PTA or the KCPT, please refer to the published histories within this collection or the following link: https://kypta.org/kentucky-pta-history

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Accruals: Combined with 2004-033.

Acquisition Source: Jones, Karen C.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Bulletins],
[Series 2: Conventions and Conferences],
[Series 3: Correspondence],
[Series 4: Handbooks and Manuals],
[Series 5: Minutes and Reports],
[Series 6: Office Files],
[Series 7: Louisville Branch],
[Series 8: Scrapbooks],
[All]

Series 4: Handbooks and Manuals

Box 10

Folder 3: Handbooks, 1984-1987: Contains three Kentucky Congress PTA Handbooks
Folder 4: Handbooks, 1989-1992: Contains three Kentucky Congress PTA Handbooks
Folder 5: Handbooks, 1992-1997: Contains six Kentucky Congress PTA Handbooks
Folder 6: State Board Handbooks, 1990-1996: Contains two Handbooks for State Board Members - Kentucky Congress of Parents and Teachers
Folder 7: Leadership Workbooks, 1979-1981: Contains two workbooks intended to promote leadership within PTA: "Local Unit Presidents' Manual"
Folder 8: Cultural Handbooks, 1981-1989: Contains two handbooks: "Cultural Arts Handbook" and contain plans for action regarding the importance of arts in child development. It is a handbook intended for the Chairman of Cultural Arts of the KCPT.

Box 11

Folder 1: Manuals, 1960-1964: Contains two manuals: "Parent-Teacher Manual -National Congress of Parents and Teachers" for 1960-1961 and 1963-1964
Folder 2: Leaders' Notebook, 1999-2000: Contains a Leaders' Notebook provided by the KCPT. The notebooks are sectioned off with tabs and contain much of the material from the handbooks with the addition of lists of annual resources for PTAs.
Folder 3: Leaders' Notebook, 2000-2001: Contains a Leaders' Notebook provided by the KCPT. The notebooks are sectioned off with tabs and contain much of the material from the handbooks with the addition of lists of annual resources for PTAs.
Folder 4: Leaders' Notebook, 2001-2002: Contains a Leaders' Notebook provided by the KCPT. The notebooks are sectioned off with tabs and contain much of the material from the handbooks with the addition of lists of annual resources for PTAs.
Folder 5: Leaders' Notebook, 2003-2004: Contains a Leaders' Notebook provided by the KCPT. The notebooks are sectioned off with tabs and contain much of the material from the handbooks with the addition of lists of annual resources for PTAs.
Folder 6: Leaders' Notebook, 2004-2005: Contains a Leaders' Notebook provided by the KCPT. The notebooks are sectioned off with tabs and contain much of the material from the handbooks with the addition of lists of annual resources for PTAs.
Folder 7: Bylaws, Procedures, and Policies, Undated: Contains several small booklets highlighting the stances of the KCPT on various topics such as mental health, education, legislation, etc. Additionally, some of the booklets highlight the KCPT bylaws and standard procedures that members should follow.