Compare Constellations

Stephen Jay Gould papers, 1899-2004, 1941-2002

Title: Stephen Jay Gould papers 1899-2004 1941-2002

This collection documents the life of noted American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science, Stephen Jay Gould. The papers include correspondence, juvenilia, manuscripts, subject files, teaching files, photographs, audiovisual materials, and personal and biographical materials created and compiled by Gould. Both textual and born digital materials are represented in the collection.

ArchivalResource: 564.5 Linear feet (789 boxes, 119 cartons, 30 flat boxes, 14 map folders; 160 videotapes, 271 audio cassettes, 7 reels, 35 compact discs. Computer media: 1,180 files [52 megabytes])

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt229036tr View

Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-1990. Papers of Burrhus Frederic Skinner, 1928-1979 (inclusive).

Title: Papers of Burrhus Frederic Skinner, 1928-1979 (inclusive).

Contains correspondence, memoranda, laboratory records, manuscripts, near-print items, newspaper clippings, and other records relating to Skinner's career as a psychologist. A wide variety of topics and concerns are covered: human and animal behavioral control; behavior-shaping technology (including teaching machines, aircribs, and programmed instruction); locomotion and learning; social engineering (including Walden Two issues and correspondence); the myth of autonomous man; genetic and environmental determinism; and social and political philosophy. Much of the correspondence is directed to fellow psychologists or answers inquiries from interested parties concerning Skinner's thought. Also contains articles and reviews in the general and professional literature concerning Skinner and his work. Correspondents include Edwin G. Boring, Israel Goldiamond, Deborah Skinner, E.C. Tolman, Roger E. Ulrich, and Julie Vargas, Includes photoprints. For information on component parts of collection, see Harvard Archives LOCATION below.

ArchivalResource: 28.7 cubic feet in 82 containers of mss.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/76973270 View

Mauskopf, Seymour H. Papers, 1972-1985.

Title: Papers, 1972-1985.

Collection contains materials used in preparation for Mauskopf's book, The Elusive Science, co-authored with M.R. McVaugh. Included are audio cassettes, transcripts, and notes. Interviews are with J.B. and Louisa Rhine, B.F. Skinner, Gardner Murphy, J. Gaither Pratt, and other prominent psychologists. Five notebooks contain chiefly Mauskopf's notes on the council minutes of the Society for Psychical Research; and there is also a reel-to-reel tape of an interview with Mrs. K.M. Goldney.

ArchivalResource: 107 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36492145 View

Stevens, S. S. (Stanley Smith), 1906-1973. Papers of Stanley Smith Stevens, 1931-1973 (inclusive).

Title: Papers of Stanley Smith Stevens, 1931-1973 (inclusive).

These papers document the professional work of Stanley Smith Stevens. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence. The correspondence documents Stevens' research, teaching, and consulting activities. Letters concern publishing and scientific societies, Harvard Psychology Department business, Harvard committee work, consulting, and lecturing. Correspondence with collegues and students, and a small amount of personal correspondence is included. This collection also contains student notes for psychology courses taken by Stevens at Harvard in early 1930s, manuscripts and notes for speeches, data in the form of tables and graphs, and reprints.

ArchivalResource: 9.4 cubic feet (28 boxes and 2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62555820 View

Stevens, S. S. (Stanley Smith), 1906-1973. Papers of Stanley Smith Stevens, 1931-1973 (inclusive).

Title: Papers of Stanley Smith Stevens, 1931-1973 (inclusive).

These papers document the professional work of Stanley Smith Stevens. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence. The correspondence documents Stevens' research, teaching, and consulting activities. Letters concern publishing and scientific societies, Harvard Psychology Department business, Harvard committee work, consulting, and lecturing. Correspondence with collegues and students, and a small amount of personal correspondence is included. This collection also contains student notes for psychology courses taken by Stevens at Harvard in early 1930s, manuscripts and notes for speeches, data in the form of tables and graphs, and reprints.

ArchivalResource: 9.4 cubic feet (28 boxes and 2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62555830 View

Commencement 1972 photographs.

Title: Commencement 1972 photographs. 1972.

President Kuusisto with the honorary degree recipients.

ArchivalResource: 2 Photographs : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/604778882 View

J. Vern Hales professional files, 1943-1976

Title: J. Vern Hales professional files 1943-1976

Includes meteorological research; environmental impact studies; other scientific data; and resource materials for university courses by B. F. Skinner and Vern's father, Wayne B. Hales.

ArchivalResource: 1 carton; (1 linear ft.)

http://findingaid.lib.byu.edu/viewItem/MSS%202101 View