Association of Directors of Education in Scotland records
- Reference:GB 249 T-ADES
- Dates of Creation:1920-2001
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:37 metres
Scope and Content
Minutes and papers of the executive and other committees; conference reports; liaison with other bodies; correspondence, reports and other documents; membership lists; published books; audiotape.
Administrative / Biographical History
The Association of Directors of Education in Scotland was formed in 1920 to represent the directors appointed by the new ad hoc education authorities. Throughout its history, ADES has played an important role in advising upon and implementing the educational policies of successive governments and local education authorities. It seeks to promote awareness of and make national representation on educational issues and to promote the professional interests of its members. The Association conducts its business through an executive and standing committees, and through organising conferences and debates.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
The ADES archives were donated to the University of Strathclyde in 1996.
Note
The Association of Directors of Education in Scotland was formed in 1920 to represent the directors appointed by the new ad hoc education authorities. Throughout its history, ADES has played an important role in advising upon and implementing the educational policies of successive governments and local education authorities. It seeks to promote awareness of and make national representation on educational issues and to promote the professional interests of its members. The Association conducts its business through an executive and standing committees, and through organising conferences and debates.
Other Finding Aids
Item level list available in reading room.
Archivist's Note
Created by Victoria Peters, February 2010.
Accruals
Papers continue to be deposited on a regular basis.
Additional Information
published
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