RG10 Subgroup 7: Doris B. Wallace Papers

Sub-Group

Identifier: RG10-SG07

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection documents Doris Wallace’s work as a member of the Research Division between 1959 and 1984. Included is documentation of Wallace’s early work in the Department as administrative assistant, data analyst, and editorial assistant for the Psychological Impact of School Experience Study; her work as coordinator and supervisor of Head Start Evaluation, and her research studies on family and the community. In addition, this collection includes Wallace’s papers from her active role as a staff representative on various College governance committees. Record generes include administrative records, correspondence, instructional and educational works, notes, publications, reports, and school records. There are seven series within the collection. See scope and contents notes of each series for further information.

Dates

Creation: 1958 - 1984

Creator

Wallace, Doris B. (Research team head, Person)

Biographical / Historical

Doris B. Wallace studied at the Royal College of Music in London, University of Edinburgh, City University of New York (CUNY) and Rutgers University. She received her BA in Psychology from CUNY in 1975 and an MA (1978) and PhD (1982) from Rutgers University. In 1959, she came to Bank Street as Assistant to the Director of Research. Throughout her tenure at Bank Street, Wallace served in a number of roles in the Research Division, including Coordinator of the Head Start Evaluation and Research Center and Senior Research Associate.

Extent

1.6 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Doris B. Wallace Papers were created over the course of Wallace’s career with the Research Division of Bank Street, through the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. The materials span her research study endeavors, focusing on the Psychological Impact of School Experience Study, Head Start Evaluation, and community and family. Her work was collected in observational notes, reports, correspondence, publications, administrative files, and several other formats.