School of Natural Learning Collection
Content Description
The School of Natural Learning collection is composed of student work and writing samples from multiple class years. There is a photo collection from school adventures and field trips. Also included are two folders of administrative documents [strategic plan] outlining school curriculum, lesson plans, and sample student work.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1991-2001
Creator
- The School of Natural Learning (Organization)
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 School of Natural Learning collection must be obtained from the Manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical / Historical
The School of Natural Learning was an experimental educational experience for students ages 5-17, run by Kayo Robertson and Paula Watkins from 1991-2001 in Cache Valley, Utah. This alternative school was a non-profit private learning community focused on a more environmental approach to education, featuring classes such as pottery, art, and Spanish as well as learning from nature and the surrounding environment.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Curriculum, photographs, flyers, Petroglyph magazines, and collected writings by students of the School of Natural Learning.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Paula Watkins donated these materials to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2020.
- Title
- Guide to the School of Natural Learning collection
- Author
- Finding aid created by Emma Wilson, Heather Housley, and Clint Pumphrey
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu