00878.xml RED SCHOOL HOUSE (ST. PAUL, MINN.): An Inventory of its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society

St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

Finding aid encoded by Meagan Kellom and David B. PetersonApril 2011 Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society Red School House (Saint Paul, Minn.) Red School House records. 1986-1991. Materials in English. School board minutes, personal correspondence, notes on lawsuits, newspaper articles, school handbooks, financial reports, tax reports, and other files accumulated by Peter Dodge during his years as director of a Native American Survival School in St. Paul, an alternative pre K-12 school established in 1972 that integrated Indian culture and history with modern day concepts for survival. 2.0 cubic feet (2 boxes). See Detailed Description for shelf locations. HISTORICAL NOTE

The Red School House was an accredited Indian-controlled community school located in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul. It provided educational opportunities and supportive services for preschool-12 grade youth and adults living in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Begun in 1972 by parents concerned about low achievement levels and high drop out rates among Native American students, its programs were based on needs identified by Indian parents and community members. The Red School House was founded as an alternative educational system designed to equip Indian children with the tools of survival. The intention was that Indian students should have a school of their own where they could learn both culture-based academics and Indian culture.

CATALOG HEADINGS

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Topics: Alternative schools -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul. Indians of North America -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul. Indians of North America -- Education -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul. Persons: Dodge, Peter. Organizations: St. Paul American Indian Movement. Places: Frogtown (Saint Paul, Minn.). ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Red School House (Saint Paul, Minn.) Red School House records. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession number: 16,180

Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 007354130

DETAILED DESCRIPTION 129.I.13.1B Administrative files: Bylaws, articles of incorporation and personnel policy, 1972-1977. Board of directors:

Packets organized by monthly board meeting include director's reports, board and committee meeting minutes and reports, project and financial reports, financial statements, surveys, and related administrative materials.

1987-1988. 22 folders. 129.I.13.2F 1988-1989. 10 folders. Audit report, 1988. Building committee, 1988-1989. Buckanaga restructuring file, 1989. Capital campaign committee, 1990. Financial reports, 1986-1987. Fund raising, 1989. Training handouts, undated. Subject files: Ain Dah Yung Shelter, 1988-1990. Asbestos removal in the schools, 1988. M. A. Mortenson Company: Construction manager qualification statement, 1988. Miscellaneous, undated and 1987-1991. Needs assessment, 1986. News clippings and correspondence, 1988-1989. Partners Three, 1988-1989. Pre K-12th grade projects, 1989-1990. Senate Council, 1988.