Wyoming Association for Mental Health records, 1944-1964
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wyoming Association for Mental Health
- Title
- Wyoming Association for Mental Health records
- Dates
- 1944-1964 (inclusive)19441964
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic ft. (1 slim document box)
- Collection Number
- 10554
- Summary
- Correspondence relating to the possible formation of a Wyoming child mental hygiene committee and minutes of a pre-committee meeting. Correspondence relating to the formation of the Wyoming Association for Mental Health and minutes of its meetings.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
The Wyoming Association for Mental Health was formed at the Wyoming State Mental Health Conference held in Sheridan, Wyoming, November 5-6, 1954. Lillian G. Portenier, University of Wyoming psychology professor, was named its first president and John O. Goodman, director of Northern Wyoming Community College, was named treasurer. Dr. D.W. Herrold, state health department psychiatrist, was elected vice president and Shad Hoffman, of the state welfare department, was elected secretary. The Wyoming association was a membership association of Wyoming lay and professional citizens interested in studying mental health needs and facilities in Wyoming and working toward the extension and improvement thereof. It was an affiliate group of the National Association for Mental Health.
Content Description
The Wyoming Association for Mental Health records contain a notebook of information on the association compiled by Lillian G. Portenier. There is a small amount of correspondence relating to the formation of a state child mental hygiene committee to lay the groundwork for the development of child guidance clinics in Wyoming as well as minutes of a pre-committee meeting. There is also a small amount relating to the formation of the association at the first state mental health conference. The bulk of the material is minutes of association meetings and committee reports, recommendations, proposed plans, and budgets.
Use of the Collection
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, Wyoming Association for Mental Health records, 1944-1964, Collection Number 10554, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by the Wyoming Association for Mental Health at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationCoe Library transferred the records to the American Heritage Center on April 16, 1998.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Ronda Frazier in November 2005.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence Regarding the Formation of a State Child Mental Hygiene Committee to Lay the Groundwork for the Development of Child Guidance Clinics in Wyoming, and Minutes of a Pre-committee MeetingDates: 1944-1946Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence Regarding the Formation of the Wyoming Association for Mental Health at the first state mental health conferenceDates: 1954-1961Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Minutes, Committee Reports, Recommendations, Budgets, PlansDates: 1954-1964Container: Box 1, Folders 3-4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mental health--Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Portenier, Lillian Gertrude, 1890-
Corporate Names
- National Association for Mental Health (U.S.)
- Wyoming State Mental Health Conference (1954 : Sheridan, Wyo.)
