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Jean L. Baer papers,, 1934-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baer, Jean L., 1926-
- Title
- Jean L. Baer papers,
- Dates
- 1934-1988 (inclusive)19341988
- Quantity
- 19 cubic feet (19 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08166
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
Interviews are restricted until 2017.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jean L. Baer (1926-1992) an author of personal self help books aimed at women, graduated from Cornell University in 1944. She was publicity director at "Seventeen" magazine in 1965 when her first book "Follow Me," a travel guide for single women was published. She later published "The Single Girl Goes to Town" in 1968 and shortly afterwards married Herbert Fensterheim, a clinical psychologist. They wrote several books together on psychological writings, including "Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No" (1975), "Stop Running Scared" (1977) and "Making Life Feel All Right When It Feels All Wrong" (1988). Baer also wrote "The Self-Chosen," a study of American Jewish elite after World War II in 1982.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials relating to Baer's writings, including correspondence (1965-1988) mostly regarding publication and publicity for her books; subject files on women's issues, male-female relationships and psychology (1934-1988); extensive transcripts of interviews used to write her books; the galley for "Stop Running Scared"; and photographs of Baer (1968).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Interpersonal relations.
- Jews -- United States -- Biography.
- Psychological literature -- Women authors.
- Psychology, Applied.
- Self-help techniques.
Personal Names
- Fensterheim, Herbert, 1921-2011.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Women authors.
