Comprises: (1) Minute books for 1847-1923; (2) Policy documents for 1944-1952 and 1968-1971; (3) Selected pages from the Educational Times for 1848-1923; (4) Various other materials used in research for J. Vincent Chapman's history of the College, Professional roots : the College of Preceptors in British Society; (5) Copies of books by Chapman
Papers of the College of Preceptors
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- ReferenceGB 206 MS 1561
- Dates of Creationca.1847-1985
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description13 boxes and a 3-drawer metal card-index held on 5 shelves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1846 a group of schoolmasters in Brighton, concerned about professional standards, set up a Society of Teachers, which was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1849 and became the College of Preceptors. A Supplemental Charter of 1998 allowed the College and a number of specialist organisations to form the College of Teachers
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Acquisition Information
Probably the gift of J. Vincent Chapman, of Theydon Bois, Epping, Essex, after 1985, when his book was published
Note
In English