National Kindergarten Association (U.S.)

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The National Kindergarten Association (NKA) was founded in 1909 by Bessie Locke as National Association for the Promotion of Kindergarten Education (changed name in 1911), and ceased operations in 1974. It worked to improve kindergartens in the United States.

From the description of Records, [ca. 1888-1974]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122684755

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referencedIn Angela Morgan Papers, 1893-1957 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Wheeler, Clara Marian, 1861-1946. Clara Marian Wheeler papers, 1874-1948. Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Records, [ca. 1888-1974]. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Clara Marian Wheeler papers, 1874-1948 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf National Kindergarten Association (U.S.). Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1931. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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associatedWith Dewey, John, 1859-1952. person
associatedWith Harrison, Elizabeth, 1849-1927. person
associatedWith Locke, Bessie, d. 1952. person
associatedWith Morgan, Angela, 1874-1957 person
associatedWith National Association for the Promotion of Kindergarten Education. corporateBody
associatedWith Peet, Creighton, Mrs. person
associatedWith Wheeler, Clara Marian, 1861-1946. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Subject
African Americans
Children
Educational fund raising
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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Active 1874

Active 1948

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