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Rigler, David. Collection of research materials related to linguistic-psychological studies of Genie (pseudonym), 1895-2003 1970-2003.

Title: Collection of research materials related to linguistic-psychological studies of Genie (pseudonym), 1895-2003 1970-2003.

Collection documents the psycholinguistic study of Genie (pseudonym), a young girl discovered at the age of 13 to have been kept for many years in conditions of extreme isolation and deprivation by her family. The materials in this collection primarily document a National Institute of Mental Health study grant (MH 21191) entitled "Developmental Consequence of Extreme Social Isolation," which was administered by Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles under the primary direction of Dr. David Rigler. In addition to the formal study material, the collection also documents the foster care of Genie by David and Marilyn Rigler from 1971 to 1975, and a California lawsuit (case number C 276459) brought by Genie's mother against Childrens Hospital and individuals affiliated with the study. The collection consists of a variety of material including reports and papers authored by those associated with the study, study notes, correspondence, diagnostic and pedagogical material, medical records, Genie's art work, funding paperwork, guardianship material, legal material, photographs, and an abundance of audio-visual material.

ArchivalResource: 74 boxes (37 linear ft.)2 shoeboxes.7 oversize boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70289117 View

Los Angeles County General Hospital. Record forms, 1944.

Title: Record forms, 1944.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39458460 View

Ackerman, Rhea Carolyn, 1896-. Papers, 1913-1969.

Title: Papers, 1913-1969.

Collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and memorabilia related to Ackerman's work at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and as Supervisor of Los Angeles Juvenile Hall.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38963238 View

Collection of Research Materials related to Linguistic-Psychological Studies of Genie (pseudonym), 1895-2003, 1970-2003

Title: Collection of Research Materials related to Linguistic-Psychological Studies of Genie (pseudonym) 1895-2003, 1970-2003

"Genie" (b. 1957) is the pseudonym of a young girl raised in an abusive and isolated environment until the age of 13. The collection consists of material that chronicles her discovery and the study and rehabilitation efforts of researchers. Items include reports and essays; correspondence; notes; medical records; diagnostic material; legal paperwork such as depositions, summonses, and settlement agreements; pedagogical material; administrative paperwork; Genie's artwork; articles and clippings; photographs and slides; audio-visual videotapes, cassettes, and film; assorted printed material; and ephemera.

ArchivalResource: 74 boxes (37 linear ft.); 2 shoeboxes.; 7 oversize boxes.

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