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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 50 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records

College of Education departmental admissions and policies minutes, 1970-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 35: Series 21 [Barcode: 31197233257911], Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 559 Series 21 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes from departmental admissions and policies meetings.

Dates: 1970-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records / College of Education dean records

College of Education experimental programs and projects reports, 1965-1969

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 20 [Barcode: 31197233257903], Folder: 8-9
Identifier: UA 559 Series 20 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains proposals, project files, studies, and reports from the College of Education.

Dates: 1965-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records / College of Education dean records

College of Education general files, 1951-1968

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 20 [Barcode: 31197233257903], Folder: 5-7
Identifier: UA 559 Series 20 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains class roll books, memoranda, reports, bulletins, and policy and procedures.

Dates: 1951-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records / College of Education dean records

College of Education publications, 1950-1971

 Series
Identifier: UA 559 Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains published reports and booklets produced by the College of Education.

Dates: 1950-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records

College of Education publications and reports, 1965-1968

 Sub-Series — Box 44: Series 29 [Barcode: 31197233257978]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 29 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, manuals, interpretive studies, program files, and notes related to the College of Education.

Dates: 1965-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records / College of Education dean records

College of Education published reports, 1952-1971

 Sub-Series — Box 33: Series 19 [Barcode: 31197233257895], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: UA 559 Series 19 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, resource guides, and other publications produced by the College of Education.

Dates: 1952-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records / College of Education publications

College of Education records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 559
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, minutes, reports, comparative graphic charts, booklets, manuals, studies, catalogues, student publications, policy statements, memoranda, bulletins, news clippings, and payroll schedules.

Dates: 1876-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

College of Education records, 1955-1961

 Series — Box 37: Series 23 [Barcode: 31197233257937]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 23
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting minutes, correspondence, applications, and other materials produced by Asahel D. Woodruff during his term as dean.

Dates: 1955-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records

College of Education records, 1961-1968

 Sub-Series — Box 45: Series 29 [Barcode: 31197233257960]
Identifier: UA 559 Series 29 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative correspondence, memos, working materials, agreements, policy and procedures, and reports.

Dates: 1961-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Education records / College of Education dean records

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