Alley, Stephen L., 1915-1997
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 50 Collections and/or Records:
College of Education records, 1973-1993
Contains administrative files produced by the college, including correspondence, research, employment information, and files on graduate studies, job placement, partnership studies, scholarship, counseling and guidance, as well as a history of the College of Education.
College of Education records
Contains correspondence, minutes, reports, comparative graphic charts, booklets, manuals, studies, catalogues, student publications, policy statements, memoranda, bulletins, news clippings, and payroll schedules.
College of Education reports, 1966-1967
Contains a series of Educational Experimental Program and Laboratory School reports (#3-7 and 9) produced by the college.
College of Education source files for centennial history, 1876-1973
Contains copies of source material used for the production of the centennial history of the College of Education.
College of Education working papers, 1941-1964
Contains working papers for teacher load, department enrollment and degree statistics, and assorted comparative graphic charts related to graduates, enrollment, and certification.
David O. McKay School of Education administrative records, 1942-2004
Contains administrative records including internal policies and procedures, McKay Institute details, project files, and administrative council files. Also contains files on the Destiny Program, an effort to integrate and harmonize all purposes of the college. Includes the records of Deans Stephen L. Alley and Antone K. Romney including study reports, minutes, and correspondence regarding counseling services, statistics on BYU, and enrollment. Materials date from 1942 to 2004.
Doctoral Admissions and Standards Committee minutes, 1958-1970
Contains minutes of Doctoral Admissions and Standards Committee meetings.
Oral history interview with Stephen L. Alley
Typescript of an interview taken from the included audiocassettes. Alley was interviewed by David J. Whittaker in 1984 as part of the Joint Oral History Program of the Brigham Young University Archives and the BYU Alumni Association Emeritus Club. Alley talks about his life, education, and teaching career at Brigham Young University.
Oral history interview with Stephen L. Alley
Interview by C. Garn Coombs with Stephen L. Alley, Brigham Young University professor, concerning his experiences as a member of the BYU College of Education since 1965. Includes transcript and sound recording.
Training School records, 1962-1964
Contains files on special projects in literature, an observation guide on secondary curricula, and a curriculum development project.