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Florence Harris papers, 1952-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris, Florence R
- Title
- Florence Harris papers
- Dates
- 1952-1971 (inclusive)19521971
- Quantity
- 2 cu.ft.
- Collection Number
- 1684 (Accession No. 1684-001)
- Summary
- Director, Developmental Psychology Laboratory Preschool, University of Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Director, Developmental Psychology Laboratory Preschool, University of Washington.
Florence Ring Harris (1906-1984) received her B.A. (1931) and M.A. (1958) in education from the University of Washington. She was a supervisor and head teacher of the University of Washington Nursery School, 1950-1962, and director of the Developmental Psychology Laboratory Preschool, 1962-1971.She also taught courses in early childhood education and child development at the UW. She served on a number of committees (on- and off-campus) related to early childhood education (see subgroups in inventory), and published several articles in professional journals. ). In addition, she served as guest editor for the Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis, presented a number of papers at professional conferences, and participated in the making of several films. She died in 1984.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, conferences and conventions, grant files, notes, curriculum files, research files; 1952-1971.
Includes material on Association for the Advancement of Behavior Theory, 1967-1969; Council for Exceptional Children, 1967; National association for Education of Young Children, 1967; and Experimental Education Unit, University of Washington, 1969.
Much of the material reflects her interest in behavioral therapy, particularly the use of reinforcement in behavior modification. The correspondence and subject series contain information about the progress of early childhood education and education for developmentally disabled children in the Seattle area. The research files in the W.U. Developmental Psychology Laboratory Preschool subgroup illustrate the types and methods of research conducted under Harris' supervision, particularly observation techniques and the extinction of undesirable behavior in children.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Barnett, El Reco (creator)
- Elliott, Eugene C. (Eugene Clinton), 1912-1992 (creator)
- Harris, Florence R (creator)
Corporate Names
- Seattle Community College (creator)
- United States. Office of Economic Opportunity (creator)
- University of Washington. College of Education. Dean (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
