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Alley, Stephen L., 1915-1997

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1915 - 1997

Biographical History

Stephen L. Alley (1915-1997) was a professor of education and university administrator in Provo, Utah.

Stephen Lewis Alley was born on September 25, 1915 in Bancroft, Idaho to George Alley and Henrietta Johnson. He graduated from Harvard University with a doctorate degree in education, as well as undergraduate degrees in Math, English, Chemistry, and History. In 1939, he married Maurine Christensen and they had four children. He served as chair of the Department of Education Philosophy and Programs from 1958 to 1962. In 1964, he was appointed as the chairman of the Department of Teacher Education and served in this capacity until 1966. From 1970-1974, Alley was the Dean of the College of Education. He was also the chairman of the Faculty Committee on Teaching. He passed away on May 13, 1997 at his home.

Citation:
BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: Dept. of Educational Philosophy and Programs (chair, 1958-1962)

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: College of Education (dean, 1970-1974)

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: Dept. of Teacher Education (chairman 1964-1966)

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: Faculty Committee on Teaching (chairman)

Brigham Young Academy High School website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: BYA~BYH Faculty & Staff (Stephen L. Alley; 1915-1977, b. Sept. 25, 1915, Bancroft, Idaho; Harvard, doctorate in education, Math, English, Chemistry, History; 1939 married Maurine Christensen, four children; served in various capacities in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; served as professor, dept. chair, and dean of College of Education, Brigham Young University; passed away May 13, 1997 at home in Bountiful, Utah)

Familysearch.org, via WWW, July 3, 2014 (Stephen Lewis Alley; parents: George Alley, Henrietta Johnson)

Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:

Stephen L. Alley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5329
Scope and Contents

Contains term papers from the Brigham Young University Department of Education.

Dates: 1976-1980

College of Education booklets and manuals, 1950-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 33: Series 19 [Barcode: 31197233257895], Folder: 5-8
Identifier: UA 559 Series 19 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains published proposals, manuals, reports, conference papers, pamphlets and brochures, form letters, announcements, programs, and charts produced by the College of Education.

Dates: 1950-1971

College of Education correspondence and other material, 1960-1972

 Sub-Series — Box 46: Series 29 [Barcode: 31197233258075]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 29 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative correspondence with the College of Education.

Dates: 1960-1972

College of Education data processing print-outs, 1913-1962

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 20 [Barcode: 31197233257903], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: UA 559 Series 20 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains print-outs on graduates of the College of Education, degree statistics, and lists of graduates by department.

Dates: 1913-1962

College of Education dean correspondence, 1956-1957

 Series — Box 40: Series 26 [Barcode: 31197233258018]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 26
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Asahel Woodruff and Harvey L. Taylor.

Dates: 1956-1957

College of Education dean correspondence, 1954-1960

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 559 Series 27
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence produced by Reuben D. Law and Asahel D. Woodruff during their terms as dean. Includes correspondence with William F. Edwards, Earl C. Crockett, Ernest L. Wilkinson, and the Training School.

Dates: 1954-1960

College of Education dean records, 1953-1966

 Series — Box 13b: Series 11 [Barcode: 31197233257705]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files produced by Antone K. Romney, Asahel Woodruff, and Reuben D. Law during their service as dean, including correspondence, reports, minutes, and surveys.

Dates: 1953-1966

College of Education dean records, 1954-1967

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 559 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files produced by Antone K. Romney and Asahel D. Woodruff during their service as dean, including correspondence, reports, minutes, and surveys.

Dates: 1954-1967

College of Education dean records, 1955-1965

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 559 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files produced by Antone K. Romney during his service as dean, including correspondence, reports, minutes, and surveys.

Dates: Other: 1955-1965

College of Education dean records, 1955-1967

 Series — Box 20: Series 14 [Barcode: 31197233257770]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files produced by Antone K. Romney and Asahel D. Woodruff, including correspondence, reports, minutes, and surveys.

Dates: 1955-1967