American association of teachers of German

The American Association of Teachers of German, Inc., (AATG) was founded in 1926 by several German professors and teachers who wished to promote and improve the teaching of German language and culture, and to foster friendship between the United States and German-speaking countries. The association offered programs to stimulate interest in German studies, facilitate occasional student and teacher exchange, foster international education, provide audio-visual language teaching aids, and produce publications. Beginning in 1964 the AATG worked closely with the National Carl Schurz Association, Inc. In 1968 they both established the American Council on German Studies, Inc. as an umbrella organization. In 1972, these three organizations founded Educational Services International, Inc. In the mid-1970s, an increasingly problematic relationship developed among the partners, due to competitive bidding for funding. A state of tension and lack of cooperation over several years ultimately resulted in litigation. The AATG has survived and in December 2003 remains in existence as an independent organization.

From the description of American Association of Teachers of German, Inc. records, 1969-1981. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 71152104