Arrangement
The collection is arranged in series as follows:
Series I: Writings Concering Appalachia and Education
Series II: Newspaper Clippings
Series III: Handbooks and Guides
Series IV: Pamphlets, Brochures and Catalogs
Series V: Newsletters and Bulletins
Series VI: Projects and Proposals
SeriesVII: Reports, Surveys and Statistics
Series VIII: Conferences
Series IX: Correspondence
Series X: Miscellaneous
Series XI: Notes
Series XII: Committee for Educational Enrichment
Series XIII: Department of Rural Education
Series XIV: Project Opportunity
Series XV: Knapp Hall
Series XVI: Berea Community School
Abstract
Pat Wear taught at Berea College from 1950 until he retired in 1980. Dr. Wear ("Pat") served as chairman of the college's education department and was a professor of elementary education and director of secondary student teaching. He continued to teach part-time after he retired. In addition to his academic work, Wear was an avid tennis player and was a leading supporter and influence for tennis in Berea and the state of Kentucky.
