Research Guides: Education: Historical/Biographical

Historical and Biographical Sources

Education in the United States: A Documentary History
A compilation of over 1300 significant documents in American education from the 16th century to 1973.
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) LA205.C53

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Collection includes letters, essays, reports, laws, and even poetry and slogans. Items are arranged chronologically within topical chapters.
Biographical Dictionary of Modern American Educators
Profiles 410 people, born before 1935, who made noteworthy contributions in the field.
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) LA2311.O55 1997
Biographical Dictionary of American Educators
Provides information about people who have shaped American education from colonial times to the Bicentennial in 1976.
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) LA2311.B54
Pioneers of Early Childhood Education: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide
For each of the 36 individuals, a brief career summary is followed by an annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) LB1139.23.P45 1998
Women Educators in the United States, 1920-1993: A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook
Profiles 66 women who have had a significant influence on American education.
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) LA2311.W65 1994