William J. McGill Papers 1951 - 1997

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William J. McGill Papers 1951 - 1997

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Papers of William James McGill, experimental psychologist, university administrator, author, teacher and community leader. McGill's research in reaction time measurement contributed to advances in cognitive psychology and his leadership as chancellor of the University of California, San Diego (1968-1970), and president of Columbia University (1970-1980), brought him to national prominence. The collection contains research material, writings, speeches, correspondence, photographs and clipping files, documenting McGill's scientific contributions, his skill as an administrator and his work with corporations and philanthropic organizations. The papers span the period 1951-1997 and are arranged in nine series: 1) BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIAL, 2) CORRESPONDENCE, 3) WRITINGS, 4) RESEARCH MATERIAL, 5) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, 6) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, 7) BOARDS AND DIRECTORSHIPS, 8) PHOTOGRAPHS, and 9) ORIGINALS OF PRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES.

26.0 lin. ft., 59 archives boxes and 20 oversize folders; (59 archive boxes and 20 oversize folders)

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McGill, William J. (William James), 1922-1997

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McGill and Anderson were founding members of UCSD's Dept. of Psychology. McGill was also the third chancellor of UCSD and President of Columbia University. From the description of Conversations, 1981-1985 [sound recording]. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 40643023 Professor of psychology, 1956-1965, and later President of Columbia University, 1970-1980. From the description of Papers, 1929-1979. (Columbia University In the City of New Y...

San Diego Dialogue (Program)

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