Teachers Encouraging a Love for Literature

Organization

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1989 - 2000s - 2008

Historical Information

Teachers Encouraging a Love for Literature (TELL) began in 1989 as a collaboration between Lauralee Foerster from the Lafayette (Indiana) School Corporation and Jill P. May, professor of children's literature at Purdue University. It was governed by an elected board of active members who were classroom teachers, librarians, and Purdue faculty and graduate students. TELL encouraged professionals to collaborate with others in the field of children's literature and share stories that could increase literacy and cultural understanding for their students. The organization was active until the late 2000s.

Citation:

MSF 555, Jill P. May papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Jill P. May papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 555

Scope and Contents The Jill P. May papers document the life and career of Professor of Emerita of the School of Education and Curriculum, Jill P. May. The majority of the papers date from the mid-1970s to May’s retirement in 2011. The collection documents the private and professional life of May, particularly her professional activities during her tenure at Purdue University. Some personal papers include May’s early life and education, in addition to correspondence with family members that highlight her...

Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within mid-1970s - 2011

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Professional Career, 1923 - 2018, bulk: 1975 - 2018

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3

Dates: 1923 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2018

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers

Teaching, 1969 - 2011

Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSF 555, Series 3, Subseries 1

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes papers related to May's teaching career such as course notes and research, student papers, and electronic media from courses taught at Purdue University, Hollins University summer programs in Roanoke, Virginia, and other special courses. Of note are newsletters and documents from TELL (Teachers Encouraging a Love for Literature) and May's Purdue contracts.

Dates: 1969 - 2011

Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Jill P. May papers / Professional Career

TELL Records