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Guide to the Virginia Satir Collection
HPA Mss 45
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Description
Extensive collection of personal and professional manuscript materials, organizational records, and audiovisual materials
from noted family therapist Virginia Satir.
Background
Virginia Satir (1916-1988) was best known as an innovator in the field of family therapy, to which she applied a humanistic
approach. Satir began her career as a teacher, counselor, and principal in the Illinois public school system, receiving her
masters degree in social services administration in 1948. In 1959 she moved her private practice to California and co-founded
the Mental Research Institute. Her professional experience includes leading family therapy workshops, seminars and workshops
for institutions, and work with the Avanta Network, which she founded in 1977 as an outlet for the training of other professionals.
Extent
44 linear feet
(132 boxes)
Restrictions
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Availability
Access Restrictions
None.