J. Robert Charette Montessori Memorial Collection University of Windsor, Leddy Library Subjects Montessori, Maria, 1870-1952; Montessori method of education; Kindergarten; Exceptional children--Education; School management and organization; Education--Curricula; Educational counseling History The principal donor was Mrs. J. Robert Charette. The collection was developed initially in 1975 by Mrs. Irene Hewitt from bibliographies and publishers' catalogues. Description The collection is noted for its holdings on Montessori and her teaching method, from 1963 to the present. Subject strengths are education (primary, elementary, and secondary), the education of exceptional children, school management and organization, and educational curricula and counselling. Language English. Holdings Approximatively 85 titles and 121 volumes. Bibliographic Access The collection is included in the Leddy Library's online catalogue and is no longer catalogued on cards. Physical Access The collection is in a specially designated area of the Curriculum Resource Centre within the Leddy Library and is available to library patrons during library hours. For further information visit: http://www.uwindsor.ca/units/leddy/leddy.nsf/CRC!OpenForm. Interlibrary Loan: No. Reprography: Yes. Reference Assistance: Yes. Publications Describing Collection None at present.