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Guide to the Rollo May Papers
HPA Mss 46
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Description
Extensive manuscript and audiovisual collection from well-known humanistic psychotherapist and popular author Rollo May (1909-1994).
Background
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.
Extent
54 linear feet
(162 boxes)
Restrictions
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
None.