Wilbert J. McKeachie papers, 1941-1991 (majority within 1960-1991)

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Wilbert J. McKeachie papers, 1941-1991 (majority within 1960-1991)

8.5 linear feet — 10 digital audio files (online)

Professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, director of the university's Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. Papers include two subgroups, Psychology and Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. The Psychology subgroup includes American Psychological Association files, correspondence, course materials, speeches, and topical files. The CRLT subgroup includes correspondence, course materials and topical files.

The Wilbert J. McKeachie papers are comprised of two subgroups: Psychology and CRLT. The subgroups reflect the distinctions in McKeachie's roles at the university. The materials in the Psychology subgroup were removed from McKeachie's office in the Department of Psychology; the materials in the CRLT subgroup came from his office in the Center. The Psychology subgroup, the larger of the two, is divided into five series: the American Psychological Association, Correspondence, Course Materials, Speeches, and Topical. The CRLT subgroup is divided into four series: Correspondence, Course Materials, Speeches, and Topical. The subgroup and series organization of the papers is identical to the organizational system used by McKeachie when he maintained the files. Because of the similarity in time span and content of the series with the same headings, however, especially correspondence, course materials, and speeches, the researcher is advised to consult both subgroups when studying a particular topic or facet of McKeachie's career.

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Psychology

American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association series (4 folders) contains materials related to searches, especially the one held in 1984-1985, for a new executive director of the organization. The files include evaluations and notes on candidates, search process summaries and reports, correspondence, and candidate vitae. (The bulk of the materials documenting McKeachie's activities in the APA are in the APA collection in the Library of Congress.)

Correspondence

The Correspondence series (.75 linear feet) contains both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mostly with other psychologists. It is arranged by letter of the alphabet, and within letter, chronologically by year and month. The correspondence is primarily from 1970 to 1991, and covers a variety of professional matters, including research projects, meetings and workshops and their outcomes, professional organization matters, and includes discussions of books and articles. Although the correspondence is often brief, it is a valuable source for studying intellectual exchanges between McKeachie and his peers around the country.

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