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University of Wyoming. Department of Psychology records, 1910-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Wyoming. Department of Psychology
- Title
- University of Wyoming. Department of Psychology records
- Dates
- 1910-1987 (inclusive)19101987
Website capture 2019-ongoing (inclusive)19101987 - Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box) + website material
- Collection Number
- 545002
- Summary
- This collection includes files on departmental research and administrative activities, publications, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and archived websites affiliated with the department.
- 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
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Psychology Department was formed in 1910 when June E. Downey became the first professor of philosophy and psychology. Downey had published seven books and more than 70 articles before dying in October 1932. Dr. Lillian Portenier joined the Psychology Department in 1930 and investigated student mentality ratings.
The Psychology Department's faculty provides broad educational and research experiences to University students on campus as well as throughout the state.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains subject files on the department's research and administrative activities, including several publications by Downey and Portenier; newspaper clippings and scrapbooks of the Dionne quintuplets, one of Portenier's research areas. This collection also includes archived websites affiliated with the department.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the University of Wyoming, Department of Psychology at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from University of Wyoming. Department of Psychology in 1996.
Website materials in this collection were captured by the University of Wyoming's University Archives from 2019-ongoing.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Kayci Kruhmin in November 2021.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | Newspaper Clippings |
1962-1987 | |
Publications |
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| Box | |||
| 1 | "Abilities and Interests of Japanese-American High School Seniors" |
1945 | |
| 1 | "Graphic Functions" |
1924 | |
| 1 | "Preliminary Study of Family Resemblence in Handwriting" |
1910 | |
| 1 | "The 'Problem child' at the Preschool Level" |
1935 | |
| 1 | "Publications of Lillian G. Portenier, Professor of Psychology" |
1925-1961 | |
| 1 | "A Twelve-Year Study of Differentiated Groups of High-School Pupils" |
1938 | |
| Box | |||
| 1 | Scrapbooks - The Dionne Quintuplets |
1934-1937 | |
| Digital | 2019-ongoing | ||
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Psychology -- Study and teaching -- Wyoming
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- History
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Downey, June E. (June Etta), 1875-1932
- Portenier, Lillian Gertrude, 1890-1979
Processed by Kayci Kruhmin
2021
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