Adult education

The collection consists of a short manuscript by Arthur E. Bestor that briefly describes the history of Chautauquas and their contributions to adult education.  The typed manuscript is dated August 14, 1929.

The files are arranged alphabetically.

The collection consists of a signed manuscript “Tent Chautauqua: 1904-128” by Gladys Grantham Benthack and a few clippings on Chautauquas in Nebraska during the early 1900s.  Among the manuscript’s topics are the history of Chautauqua, the experience of attending and working in a Chautauqua, and the operation of a Chautauqua circuit.

The collection consists of research publications from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln' Department of Adult and Continuing Education.  The materials relate to various aspects of adult education such as: teaching methods, adult learner motivation, life cycle considerations, conferences, education in diverse geographic regions, and educational television.  A list of the included publications is available.

The collection includes manuscripts and publications written by Wesley C. Meierhenry, evaluation reports, subject files, and materials collected by Meierhenry for research and reference purposes.  Much of the collection relates to the use of technology and media in education.