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 8: Scrapbooks

Box 21

Folder 6: Scrapbooks, 1945-1946: Contains an unbound scrapbook mostly regarding the Louisville Branch of the KCPT. Includes newsclippings, bulletins, and photographs
Folder 7: Scrapbook, 1871-1940: Contains a bound scrapbook for the KCPT. Contains pictures, newsclippings, stationary, and some correspondence. The scrapbook is in poor condition.
Folder 8: Scrapbook Fragments, 1971-1973: Contains pieces from a larger scrapbook. Includes newsclippings and instructions for creating a "publicity book"

Box 22

Folder 1: Scrapbook, 1936: This scrapbook contains the publications produced and distributed by the KCPT.
Folder 2: Scrapbook, 1938-1939: This scrapbook contains the publications produced and distributed by the KCPT.
Folder 3: Scrapbook, 1944-1945: This scrapbook was created for the Louisville Council PTA Publicity. It contains newsclippings and wartime bulletins.
Folder 4: Scrapbook Fragments, Undated: Contains undated scrapbook fragments related to the KCPT. Newsclippings, ephemera, postcards, and event programs

Box 23

Item 1: State Publicity Record Book, 1932-1933: A loose scrapbook created by Mrs. J.D. Falls, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for the KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications.
Item 2: State Publicity Record Book, 1931-1932: A scrapbook created by Mrs. George C. Bickel, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for the KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications

Box 24

Item 1: State Publicity Record Book, 1935-1936: A scrapbook created by Mrs. E.H. Lovell, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications
Item 2: State Publicity Record Book, 1932-1933: A scrapbook created by Mrs. J.D. Falls, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications

Box 25

Item 1: State Publicity Record Book, May 1933 - April 1934: A scrapbook created by Mrs. Calvin F. Boles, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications

Box 26

Item 1: State Publicity Record Book, 1936-1937: A scrapbook created by Mrs. A.B. Crawford, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications

Box 27

Item 1: State Publicity Record Book, 1937-1938: A scrapbook created by Mrs. A.B. Crawford, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications

Box 28

Item 1: State Publicity Record Book, 1934-1935: A scrapbook created by Mrs. J.D. Falls, State Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications
Item 2: Scrapbook, 1920-1930: A scrapbook highlighting the achievements of the KCPT. Contains mostly newsclippings, but some photos and event programs as well. This scrapbook is in poor condition.

Box 29

Item 1: Louisville Publicity Record Book, 1932-1933: A scrapbook created by Mrs. Calvin F. Boles, Publicity Chairman. The scrapbook contains correspondence regarding publicity for the Louisville Branch of the KCPT as well as examples of publicity in newspapers or other publications
Item 2: Jefferson County PTA Scrapbook, Undated: A scrapbook highlighting the Jefferson County, KY PTA council. Includes photos, newsclippings, bylaws, and some history of this specific branch

Box 30

Item 1: Beechmont Elementary PTA Scrapbook, 1962-1964: A scrapbook for Beechmont Elementary School PTA activities. From Jefferson County, KY. Fifth district. Contains photos and newsclippings.
Item 2: Louisville Branch KCPT Scrapbook, 1928-1930: A scrapbook highlighting the achievements of the Louisville Branch of the KCPT. Includes newsclippings, event programs, and photos. This scrapbook is in poor condition.

Box 31

Item 1: Jefferson County PTA Publicity Record, 1973-1974: A scrapbook highlighting the publicity for the Fifth District PTA (Jefferson County KY). Includes photos, event programs, handouts, and newsclippings.