Ronald Lippitt Papers, 1938-1987 (majority within 1974-1986)

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Ronald Lippitt Papers, 1938-1987 (majority within 1974-1986)

7 linear feet

Professor of psychology and sociology at the University of Michigan, one of the founders of Center for Research on the Utilization of Scientific Knowledge. Through his writings, workshops, and consultation work, Lippitt was advocate for use of behavioral science to improve the quality of service and productivity within organizations. Lippitt wrote on such topics as group dynamics, futuring, processes of learning, socialization, and growth of children and youth. The collection relates primarily to Lippit's activities since retiring from the University of Michigan in 1974. The bulk of the collection consists of writings and publications, organizational materials, and a selection of files from the workshops and seminars given by Lippitt and his associates.

The papers of Ronald O. Lippitt chiefly document Lippitt's activities following his retirement from the University of Michigan. The bulk of the collection consists of materials pertaining to several of the consulting organizations of which he was a part, and workshops and programs which he led for national and local organizations, schools and communities. The collection also offers a substantial run of Lippitt's writings and publications, from his entire scholarly and professional career. The papers have been arranged into five series: Biographical/ Personal (1946-1986); University of Michigan (1967-1975); Organizations (1974-1987); Workshops (1969-1986); and Writings and Publications (1938-1986).

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Biographical/ Personal

The Biographical/ Personal series spans .25 linear feet, and includes material such as articles written about Lippitt and his work at various stages of his career, biographical sketches, transcripts of interviews with Lippitt (including one with he and Eva Schindler-Rainman), curriculum vitae, and a complete bibliography of Lippitt's publications compiled by Lippitt in 1986. This series also contains one folder of photographs of Lippitt at various times in his life, including one of Lippitt in 1932, several taken at the time of his retirement, and many taken at various workshops or programs during the following years. This series also contains one folder of correspondence with family and colleagues. Additional correspondence relating to particular organizations, workshops, or publications is located throughout the collection.