Hovland, Carl Iver, 1912-....

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Carl I. Hovland (1912-1961): Yale professor of psychology, 1936-1961; chairman, Psychology Department, 1945-1951; during World War II, Director of Experimental Studies and Chief Psychologist in Research Branch of War Department's Information and Education Division; experimented and wrote about psychological aspects of persuasive communication and concept formation; Director, Yale Communication Research Program; consultant for industry, government, and foundations.

From the description of Carl Iver Hovland papers, 1941-1961 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168102

Carl I. Hovland (1912-1961) was Yale professor of psychology, 1936-1961; chairman, Department of Psychology, 1945-1951; Director of Experimental Studies and Chief Psychologist in Research Branch of War Department's Information and Education Division during World War II; experimented and wrote about psychological aspects of persuasive communication and concept formation; director, Yale Communication Research Program; consultant for industry, government, and foundations.

From the guide to the Carl Iver Hovland papers, 1941-1961, (Manuscripts and Archives)

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referencedIn Miles, Walter R. (Walter Richard), 1885-1978. Walter R. Miles and Catharine Cox Miles papers, 1899-1965. University of Akron, Bierce Library
referencedIn Carl E. Hovland notary certificate, 1931. State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives
creatorOf Carl Iver Hovland papers, 1941-1961 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Ancient Arabic Order, Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children membership certificate, undated. State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives
creatorOf Hovland, Carl Iver, 1912-. Carl Iver Hovland papers, 1941-1961 (inclusive). Yale University Library
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associatedWith Ancient Arabic Order, Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. corporateBody
associatedWith Cottrell, Leonard Slater, 1899- person
associatedWith Dollard, John, 1900- person
associatedWith Dollard, John, 1900- person
associatedWith Janis, Irving Lester, 1918- person
associatedWith Miles, Walter R. (Walter Richard), 1885-1978. person
associatedWith Sheffield, Frederick, 1902-1971. person
associatedWith Sherif, Muzafer, 1905- person
associatedWith United States. War Dept. corporateBody
associatedWith Yale University corporateBody
associatedWith Yale University. Dept. of Psychology. corporateBody
associatedWith Yale University. Faculty. corporateBody
associatedWith Young, Donald Ramsey, 1898- person
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Behaviour modification
Communication
World War, 1939-1945
Occupation
Educators
Psychologists
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Birth 1912-06-12

Death 1961-04-16

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