Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- May, Rollo
- Abstract:
- Extensive manuscript and audiovisual collection from well-known humanistic psychotherapist and popular author Rollo May (1909-1994).
- Extent:
- 54 linear feet (162 boxes)
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection is divided into nine series: Biographical, Correspondence, Organizations, Speeches and lectures, Subject Files, Teaching, Writings, Sound Recordings, and Video Recordings. See individual series for extent and further subdivisions.
- Biographical / historical:
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Rollo Reece May (1909-1994) was a pioneer and popularizer of humanistic psychology best known for applying European existential thought to American psychotherapy. He received a master of divinity degree in 1937 and subsequently spent two years as a Congregationalist minister before deciding to return to school (Columbia University) to study clinical psychology. May was an instructor, a psychotherapist, and author of more than a dozen books. His Love and Will (1969) was highly regarded by social and political activists of the time. He received the American Psychological Association's prestigious gold medal for his distinguished career in psychology, as well as numerous other awards and honors.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Rollo May, 1987.
- Physical location:
- Del Norte
Indexed terms
- Names:
- May, Rollo.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062