Summary Information

Title: Mary Metz Research Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1968-1983

Creator:

• Metz, Mary

Call Number: M2009-013; Audio 1938A

Quantity: 3.4 cubic feet (3 records center cartons and 1 archives box) and 2 cassette tapes

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Research materials (bulk 1979-1981) for Mary Metz's book, Different by Design, documenting the Milwaukee Public School District's implementation of magnet schools and their effectiveness in the school district's attempts to desegregate in the 1970s and 1980s. The research papers consist of interviews with students, parents, and staff; classroom observations and statistical data on education in which she addresses racial attitudes, open education, individually guided education, and relationships among students, parents, and staff. Also included are two cassette recordings documenting conversations with students, parents, and staff at two of the magnet schools.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2009013

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