Sub-series IX: Home Study Administrative Records, 1980-1998
Scope and Contents
This series consists of one box of correspondence, enrollment forms and reports related to the Home Study program as it was going through significant revisions before finally being termiated in 1996.
Dates
- 1980-1998
Language of Materials
Materials are primarily in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This series deals with both the historical and ongoing administration of the College. As such, it is still in process and many files are restricted. Please contact the Archivist for more information.
Biographical / Historical
The NYSID Home Study Course ran from 1916 – 1996. It was the only program of study offered when NYSID was first founded in 1916, only after a few years of operation did the school begin to offer on-site courses. The original curriculum consisted of eleven lesson books with topical essays, illustrations, textile samples, and assignments. After registering for the course, students would receive the materials in the mail, send back completed assignments to be graded by the Faculty, and receive their assignments with corrections and comments by mail. Students who successfully completed the course received a Certificate. The lessons booklets went through several revisions and updates throughout the years, and in 1973 the course was accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to carry six academic credits. The credit could be applied to further study at NYSID or transferred to an accepting College. By the 1990s, the Home Study Course consisted of twenty-six lesson booklets (lessons 17-20 were floorplans), and a pilot program was being developed to provide lectures on cassette tapes.
Extent
From the Collection: 44 Cubic Feet (60 boxes )
Creator
- From the Collection: Calesso, Corinne (Person)
- From the Collection: Diekman, Norman (Person)
- From the Collection: Dimitriu, Livio G. (Person)
- From the Collection: Dolgoff, Anatole (Person)
- From the Collection: Fisher, Ellen S. (Person)
- From the Collection: King, Robert Arthur, R.A., A.S.I.D. (Person)
- From the Collection: Narayn, Kuttu (Person)
- From the Collection: Satz, Jr. , Arthur King (Person)
- From the Collection: Shuttleworth , John R. , R.A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Strauss, Eric (Person)
- From the Collection: Tovin, Blake (Person)
- From the Collection: Welsh, Christopher (Person)
- From the Collection: Whiton, Augustus Sherrill ("Gus") , 1887-1961 (Person)
- From the Collection: Whiton, Augustus Sherrill ("Pete) , 1919-1972 (Person)
- From the Collection: Whiton, Augustus Sherrill ("Pete) , 1919-1972 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wooster, Ann-Sargent (Person)
- From the Collection: Ageloff IDEC ASID AIA , Scott (Person)
- From the Collection: Brandt, Peter (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the New York School of Interior Design Library & Archives Repository
NYSID Library
170 East 70th Street
New York City New York 10021 United States