Photocopy of a letter from Julie Abel, Program Associate, Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to Robert Simerly, Dean of University Outreach, Florida State University. The letter is in regards to their prior correspondence about the possibility of offering FSU graduate credits to participants at the Center's national profession development program in the upcoming summer.

Page 2 of a tentative agenda for the Regional Institute Director's Meeting Wednesday, February 3, 1993 at the San Francisco Hilton & Towers Continental Parlor Room #2. A hand-written note in the top corner of the page reads, "Getty. Regional Institutes Directors Meeting FEB 1993."

A newspaper clipping on the architecture in Los Angeles and how sometimes the buildings are used as links to the past. As part of "Mapping Boyle Heights," a Getty Research Institute endeavor, students are studying the cultures that were one practiced but have since disappeared from the communities.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Marvin E. Edwards, Superintendent of Dallas ISD. Reviewing how successful the 1991 Summer Institute was and how the implementation of the discipline-based art education is off to a good start. McCarter and Davis continue to say that they are already beginning preparations for the 1992 Summer Institute as they have a report due to the Getty Center for Education in the Arts mid-October to discuss a preliminary plan and budget. Consequently they need materials from Edwards by October 15, 1991 in order to insure continuation of a third year funding from the Getty Center. Included in the letter is a list of materials needed from Edwards, and finalizing points about how the Summer Institute will work.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to John Grisby, Superintendent of Pilot Point ISD. Discussing the future relationship with Pilot Point. Having talked with Sylvia Russel, McCarter has come to an understanding that there are existing problems that threaten the continuation of Pilot Point as a consortium of NTIEVA, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The rapid growth of the district has left little time for Russel to continue her duties within the institute. McCarter asks Grisby if there is any one else in the district who can take over to Russel and her active duties.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Ronald Caloss, Superintendent of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. In regards to the success of the 1991 summer institute and its implementation for the school year being off to a good start. The six teams of teachers from HEB elementary schools worked hard during the two weeks and received many hours of intensive preparation in the DBAE program. In order for the Getty Institute to continue their grant to NTIEVA, McCarter and Davis write that they need materials from Caloss that they've written out in details through the rest of the letter. Enclosed with the letter, is a draft of a letter McCarter and Davis need from Caloss, to modify to suit his style.

Photocopy of a letter from Julie Abel, the Getty Center, to the professional development program participants, Nancy Berry, Mickey Day, Nancy MacGregor, Jeff Patchen, Marilyn Stewart, Sheila Brown, Rick Lasher, Michael Parson and Marilyn Schnake. Copied on the letter are, Jack Davis, Val Marmillion, David Pankratz, Kathy Tally-Jones, Cristin Leonard-Wills, Bill McCarter (crossed out) and Vicki Rosenberg. The note is in regards to the Center's participation being able to receive graduate credits from the professional development programs in the summer and has attached a memo to Bob Simerly to discuss their efforts.

Photocopy of a letter from Charles C. Tandy, M.D., Dallas City Councilman to Bill McCarter, co-director of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Tandy thanks McCarter for the lunch tour and education as to what is happening at the University of North Texas. Tandy writes that he was impressed with the pursuit of the relationship of art to learning in elementary education, and assures McCarter that he will use his influence to enhance the opportunity to add Dallas into the institute.

Photocopy of a letter from JoAnn Canales, Director, Center for Collaborative Research, University of North Texas, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to the center collecting data from NTIEVA's activities for the months of November and December. Canales has written out what data has been recorded.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Yvonne Ewell, Chad Woolery, Jay Gates, Eva Orr and Jan Schronk. In regards to the panel discussion, "Administrators as Leaders in the Arts," which has been scheduled for October 1, 1994 in the Dallas Convention Center. The panel discussion will focus on the significance of the arts in the schools, emphasizing that the arts are part of the Goal 2000, the national standards and state mandated elements. As panel members it is important they address how important the art education and the affects North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts will have on school districts. McCarter and Davis have enclosed a schedule for the panel, that the recipients can modify or supply suggestions. Schedule not present with letter.

Photocopy of a letter from Jack Davis, Bill McCarter and Nancy Reynolds, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Linda Eshom, School Services Consultant of Corpus Christi ISD. In regards to having read over the proposal CCISD wants to make to the Texas Commission of the Arts and have sent back letters of support to help weigh the scales in CCISD's favor. However, in CCISD's proposals they use "Getty Center for the Visual Arts" as part of the description in partnership which is not accurate as the partnership is between NTIEVA and CCISD. They much correct their mistake as NTIEVA does not wish to get into hot water with the Getty over similar mistakes.

A letter from Joyce Renshaw to D. Jack Davis about enclosing copies of their book about disciplined-based art education and other materials. Attached documents include article clippings about Renshaw's work and a order form for their book.

A letter from R. William McCarter and D. Jack Davis to Marvin Edwards about requesting documents related to the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1992 Summer Institute. Attached is a draft letter to McCarter and Davis.

A letter from Joan Bush to R. William McCarter proposing a collaboration with the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA). Attachments include: "Working Agreement for Evaluation Assistance for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA)," "Evaluation Design," and "Budget."

A letter from Patricia Herrmann to "Todd," dated December 20, 1995.

A letter from Harriet Laney to Beverly Fletcher about updated cost for the Fort Worth Second Institute. Attached documents include a summer institute schedule and a Fort Worth Independent School District 1993 Art Education Institute participant handbook.

A letter from Truetta Walker to R. William McCarter stating how proud they are for attending the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts Summer Institute.

Letter to Dr. Marvin Edwards from D. Jack Davis and William McCarter regarding the cost of expenses from the previous Summer Institute and how it will reflect the next.

Letter to Dr. Don Roberts from D. Jack Davis and William McCarter regarding cost and expenses from the previous year's Summer Institute and how it will reflect the next.

Letter to Earl R. Tate from D. Jack Davis and William McCarter regarding the cost and expenses from the previous year's Summer Institute and how it will reflect the next.

A letter from Marilyn Stewart to Connie Newton and R. William McCarter about enclosing the outline for activies planned for their workshop at the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts Summer Institute. The outline is not included with the document.

A note from Maria K. Shoemaker to an unknown receiver about an attached check and requesting a report from a 1996 conference. The check is not attached to the document.

An e-mail from Jani Guth to D. Jack Davis, Melinda Mayer, Nancy Walkup, and Pam Stephens about an incoming retreat.

A letter from Nancy Cason to Mary Erickson informing them of a contract that will be sent to them for their consulting services. Attached documents include a presentation by R. William McCarter and more.