Manuscript Collection

The Opportunity Schools of South Carolina Study - Accession 1001 - M442 (493)

The Opportunity Schools of South Carolina Study - Accession 1001 - M442 (493)

Files

Identifier

Accession 1001 - M442 (493)

Inclusive Dates

1932

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

1 bound volume

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

A study conducted by the State Department of Education of South Carolina and written by William S. Gray, Wil Lou Gray and J.W. Tilton that investigated the progress of adults of limited education when favorable conditions for learning are provided and the limitations of the instruction. The Opportunity Schools’ purpose was to provide an opportunity for illiterate or near-illiterate adults to secure instruction in a favorable atmosphere. It began in South Carolina in 1921.

Provenance

Unknown

Copyright

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The Opportunity Schools of South Carolina Study - Accession 1001 - M442 (493)

LC Subject Headings

Adult education; Education--South Carolina; Evening and continuation schools--South Carolina; Literacy--South Carolina

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