Pankejeff, Sergius, 1887-1979

Analysand of Sigmund Freud; known as the Wolf-Man within psychoanalytic circles because of a childhood dream about wolves.

From the description of Sergius Pankejeff papers, 1901-1979 (bulk 1920-1950) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982628

From the description of Papers, 1901-1979 (bulk 1920-1950). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 31605095

Biographical Note

• 1887: Born near Kherson, Russia
• 1892: Family moved to Odessa, Russia
• 1905: Pankejeff's sister Anna committed suicide
• 1905 - 1908 : Studied law at Odessa University, Odessa, Russia, and St. Petersburg University, St. Petersburg, Russia
• 1908: Examined by Professor B. in St. Petersburg, Russia, for depression and other related problems Examined by Professor Emil Kraepelin in Munich, Germany; sent to nearby sanatorium, where met Therese, his future wife Examined by Dr. N. at sanatorium near Frankfurt am Main, Germany Examined by Professor Ziehen in Berlin, Germany; sent to nearby sanatorium
• 1909: Analyzed by Dr. D. in Odessa, Russia, who recommended that Pankejeff be analyzed by Sigmund Freud
• 1910 - 1914 : First period of analysis under Sigmund Freud
• 1914: Married Therese (maiden name Keller; name of first husband unknown)
• 1915: Passed national examinations in law at Odessa University, Odessa, Russia
• 1919: Moved to Vienna, Austria
• 1919 - 1920 : Second period of analysis under Sigmund Freud
• 1920 - 1950 : Employed by an insurance company
• 1938: Therese Pankejeff committed suicide
• 1947: Granted Austrian citizenship
• 1971: Published The Wolf-Man (New York: Basic Books. 370 pp.)
• 1979: Died, Vienna, Austria

From the guide to the Sergius Pankejeff Papers, 1901-1979, (bulk 1920-1950), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)