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Clark Tibbitts papers, 1926-1985

6 linear feet

Gerontologist, lecturer in social research, and director of the Institute for Human Adjustment at the University of Michigan. Professional files, especially concerning the Institute, the University Board on University Policies, the Bureau of Psychological Services, and the University Fresh Air Camp; also photographs.

The Clark Tibbitts Papers, 1926-1969, are arranged into four principal series corresponding to the major activities of Tibbitts's career in the fields of sociology and gerontology. There are also eight smaller series (plus an addition to a series) received subsequent to the accessioning of the bulk of the papers.

Collection

Joseph H. Bunzel papers, 1936-1975

1 linear foot

Sociologist and researcher into the subject of gerontology, particularly gerontophobia. Speeches, reprints, manuscripts of writings; also research materials, including reports and collected data, and correspondence, relating in part to his work on the Research Committee of the New York City Mayor's Advisory Committee for the Aged, 1949-1951.

The papers deal primarily with Bunzel's work and writings from 1936 to 1975, especially with the concept of gerontophobia. The papers also contain some items relating to Bunzel's work in other areas of sociology. The collection has been divided into two series: Papers and Research.

Collection

Nathan W. Shock Papers, 1906-1989 (majority within 1927-1988)

50 linear feet — 1 oversize folder

Gerontologist; series in collection include: Biography and Early Career; Lectures, Speeches, Publications; History of Gerontology; Correspondence; Gerontology Research Center Files; Conferences; Foundations; International Association of Gerontology (IAG); International Organizations; Gerontological Society of America; Other Organizations; Audio tapes; and Photographs.

The papers of Nathan Wetherill Shock, with bulk dates of 1927 to 1988, measure fifty linear feet. They are divided into thirteen series: Biography and Early Career; Lectures, Speeches, Publications; History of Gerontology; Correspondence; Gerontology Research Center Files; Conferences; Foundations; International Association of Gerontology (IAG); International Organizations-Other; Gerontological Society of America (GSA); Other Organizations; Photographs; and Audio Tapes.