Genie (pseudonym) - David Rigler collection of research materials related to the linguistic-psychological studies of Genie

1. Audio visual materials 1970-1993 (bulk 1970-1975)

Container Summary: 44 boxes, 2 shoeboxes, and 2 oversize boxes

Scope and Contents note

This series consists of audio and visual materials created during the linguistic-psychological studies of Genie. The material shows a variety of researchers, teachers, therapists and scholars interacting with Genie. The footage also documents Genie's behavior during her rehabilitation, life with the Riglers, testing phases, and everyday activities. Some of these materials, due to obsolete video formats and technologies, or the fragility of the media, may be inaccessible to researchers. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian in advance so that viewing and/or reformatting arrangements can be made as appropriate.

Arranged in subseries A-E as follows:

1A. 1/2" video tapes
1B. VHS cassettes
1C. Mini DVCs and Hi8 P6-120HMP video
D. Super 8 mm film
1E. Audio materials.

1A. 1/2" video tapes 1970-1977

Container Summary: 37 boxes

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists of video tapes taken of Genie between 1970 and 1977. The videos were numbered and listed in a basic subject index by researchers; this index is augmented by detailed descriptions of the following tapes: 2-3, 87-88, 90, 96, 101, 110, 111, 114, 115, 116. There are also brief descriptions for most of the tapes numbered 127-193. The original index and tape descriptions have been filed in box 1 at the beginning of the subseries. The main video format used was Sony Helical Scan (V-30D and V-30H) 1/2 inch video tape reels; unless otherwise noted, that is the format found throughout the subseries. For reformatted VHS cassette recordings of this material, see Subseries IB. VHS cassettes.

box 1, folder 1

1/2" video tape reel index and descriptions ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

Assorted typewritten materials documenting the original numbering scheme, description, and VHS cassette restoration for the 1/2" video tape reels. Descriptions for these materials were compiled for the finding aid by checking the original index against the descriptions adhering to, or written directly on, the tape containers.

box 1, folder 2

Reel no. 1 1970 November 30-December 1

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 1, folder 3

Reel no. 2 1970 December 1-2

Scope and Contents note

Genie at window; rehabilitation talk show. See index in box 1 for detailed description. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 1, folder 4

Reel no. 3 1970 December 3

Scope and Contents note

Genie interacts with others and Jean Butler. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 1, folder 5

Reel no. 4 1970 December 7-8

Scope and Contents note

Banquet.

box 1, folder 6

Reel no. 5 1970 December 7

Scope and Contents note

Classroom activities.

box 1, folder 7

Reel no. 6 1970 December 8

Scope and Contents note

O.T.

box 1, folder 8

Reel no. 7 1970 December 8

Scope and Contents note

Cutting with scissors; making snowman; visit with mother.

box 1, folder 9

Reel no. 8 1970 December 8

Scope and Contents note

Classroom with mother.

box 2, folder 1

Reel no. 9 1970 December 8

Scope and Contents note

Puppets.

box 2, folder 2

Reel no. 10 1970 December 9

Scope and Contents note

Prod. 1.

box 2, folder 3

Reel no. 11 1970 December 11

Scope and Contents note

Speech attempt.

box 2, folder 4

Reel no. 12 1970 December 17

Scope and Contents note

Outdoor play.

box 2, folder 5

Reel no. 13 1970 December 18

Scope and Contents note

Christmas.

box 2, folder 6

Reel no. 14 1970 December 26

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 2, folder 7

Reel no. 15 1971 January 12

Scope and Contents note

Classroom. Poor tape for the first half.

box 2, folder 8

Reel no. 16 1971 January 12-13

Scope and Contents note

Rigler, first testing with Leiter; with mother; dollhouse. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 3, folder 1

Reel no. 17 1971 January 13

Scope and Contents note

Mother's visit. Poor tape quality, except last third.

box 3, folder 2

Reel no. 18 1971 January 13

Scope and Contents note

Doll play; Genie and James Kent.

box 3, folder 3

Reel no. 19 1971 January 14

Scope and Contents note

Washing table; matching words.

box 3, folder 4

Reel no. 20 1971 January 14

Scope and Contents note

Doll house; optician.

box 3, folder 5

Reel no. 21 1971 January 18

Scope and Contents note

With June Forer.

box 3, folder 6

Reel no. 22 1971 January 18

Scope and Contents note

With June Forer.

box 3, folder 7

Reel no. 23 1971 January 20

Scope and Contents note

Meeting Liz; cobweb. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 3, folder 8

Reel no. 24 1971 January 21

Scope and Contents note

Leiter test with David Rigler. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38 and 39.

box 4, folder 1

Reel no. 25 1971 January 21

Scope and Contents note

Tantrum; Yogi Bear.

box 4, folder 2

Reel no. 26 1971 January 25

Scope and Contents note

Reactions to Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound.

box 4, folder 3

Reel no. 27 1971 January 27-29

Scope and Contents note

First day with glasses; mother laughing.

box 4, folder 4

Reel no. 28 1971 January 29

Scope and Contents note

Dancing puppets.

box 4, folder 5

Reel no. 29 1971 February 1-2

Scope and Contents note

Outdoors with Samuel Kirk; testing by Mrs. Kirk.

box 4, folder 6

Reel no. 30 1971 February 3

Scope and Contents note

Painting with Butler's finger; covering cigar box; classroom.

box 4, folder 7

Reel no. 31 1971 February 3

Scope and Contents note

Irene Wiley.

box 4, folder 8

Reel no. 32 1971 February 3-4

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 5, folder 1

Reel no. 33 1971 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Bear; Tribbey Miller.

box 5, folder 2

Reel no. 34 1971 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Outdoors; Jack Block and Jeanne H. Block. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 5, folder 3

Reel no. 35 1971 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Jack Block and Jeanne H. Block; second attempt at pointing (unsuccessful), Genie ends by pointing with chin; balloons and gifts. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 5, folder 4

Reel no. 36 1971 February 9-10

Scope and Contents note

Turtles.

box 5, folder 5

Reel no. 37 1971 February 17-18

Scope and Contents note

Puzzles; waiting for mother at 10:00 am.

box 5, folder 6

Reel no. 38 1971 February 18

Scope and Contents note

Puzzles; pointing.

box 5, folder 7

Reel no. 39 1971 February 19

Scope and Contents note

Pointing; classroom. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 5, folder 8

Reel no. 40 1971 February 19

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 6, folder 1

Reel no. 41 1971 February 24

Scope and Contents note

Writing; typing.

box 6, folder 2

Reel no. 42 1971 February 24

Scope and Contents note

Irene Wiley.

box 6, folder 3

Reel no. 43 1971 February 24

Scope and Contents note

Rehabilitation; record player.

box 6, folder 4

Reel no. 44 1971 March 2

Scope and Contents note

In group drawing; listening to records.

box 6, folder 5

Reel no. 45 1971 March 2

Scope and Contents note

Parquetry blocks; puzzles. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 6, folder 6

Reel no. 46 1971 March 3

Scope and Contents note

Mother enters.

box 6, folder 7

Reel no. 47 1971 March 3-5

Scope and Contents note

Outdoors; Edward Klima.

box 6, folder 8

Reel no. 48 1971 March 8

Scope and Contents note

Classroom.

box 6, folder 9

Reel no. 49 1971 March 9

Scope and Contents note

Alphabet match up puzzle. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 1

Reel no. 50 1971 March 10

Scope and Contents note

Greeting mother, etc.; last few minutes of tantrum. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 2

Reel no. 51 1971 March 11

Scope and Contents note

First craft session with Mrs. Smith; alphabet match up puzzle. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 3

Reel no. 52 1971 March 12-15

Scope and Contents note

Classroom; wagon play. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 4

Reel no. 53 1971 March 15

Scope and Contents note

Wagon; tantrum; Jay Shurley. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B). VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 7, folder 5

Reel no. 54 1971 March 17-18

Scope and Contents note

Mother; "come."

box 7, folder 6

Reel no. 55 1971 March 18-19

Scope and Contents note

With mother after tantrum. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 7

Reel no. 56 1971 March 19

Scope and Contents note

With mother after lunch; looking at science book. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 8

Reel no. 57 1971 March 19, 22

Scope and Contents note

Scissors; tissue paper; attempting to cut ball. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 7, folder 9

Reel no. 58 1971 March 23-24

Scope and Contents note

Swinging and standing in swing; getting ready to go outside. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 1

Reel no. 59 1971 March 24

Scope and Contents note

With mother indoors and discussion of birthday; outdoors in swing with mother; trying horse. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 2

Reel no. 60 1971 March 26, 29

Scope and Contents note

No description given. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 3

Reel no. 61 1971 March 29-31

Scope and Contents note

Yogi Bear; at table; going out. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 4

Reel no. 62 1971 March 29

Scope and Contents note

Yogi Bear. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 5

Reel no. 63 1971 April 2, 6

Scope and Contents note

With rabbit; back at rehabilitation. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 6

Reel no. 64 1971 April 6

Scope and Contents note

With rabbit at rehabilitation; gardening; waiting for Dr. Rigler and going outside. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B). VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 8, folder 7

Reel no. 65 1971 April 9

Scope and Contents note

Testing; Rigler. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 8

Reel no. 66 1971 April 15, 16

Scope and Contents note

Beginning of birthday party. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 8, folder 9

Reel no. 67 1971 April 22-26

Scope and Contents note

Care of rabbit. Scotch brand tape (845-R125B).

box 9, folder 1

Reel no. 68 1971 April 30

Scope and Contents note

On a stroll with Rigler; exploring apartment house, steps, and Laundromat.

box 9, folder 2

Reel no. 69 1971 May 5

Scope and Contents note

Waiting for mother in classroom; getting angry; mother's visit; Genie gets candy.

box 9, folder 3

Reel no. 70 1971 May 5

Scope and Contents note

Genie is ill; refuses chocolate and throws it away; mother's visit to rehabilitation room in CHLA; tantrum because not allowed outside. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 9, folder 4

Reel no. 71 1971 May 5,6

Scope and Contents note

With mother after tantrum; Jay Shurley and Mrs. Wiley; "Similarity" lotto game; getting ready for film.

box 9, folder 5

Reel no. 72 1971 May 6,8,11

Scope and Contents note

EEG testing; feeding baby rabbits, in classroom closet.

box 9, folder 6

Reel no. 72.5 1971 May 6,7

Scope and Contents note

EEG testing.

box 9, folder 7

Reel no. 73 1971 May 12

Scope and Contents note

Mother and Howard Hansen; helium balloon and James Kent.

box 9, folder 8

Reel no. 74 1971 May 12,13

Scope and Contents note

Balloon with James Kent and mother; Yogi bear; Vickie, UCLA; watching herself on TV.

box 10, folder 1

Reel no. 75 1971 May 14

Scope and Contents note

TV play rehearsal "Raquel Hicks M.D."; balloon; speech "come" and attempt "Dr. Kent;" waiting for James Kent.

box 10, folder 2

Reel no. 76 1971 May 17-18

Scope and Contents note

Drawing two balloons; waiting for James Kent; speech attempt "Dr. Kent."

box 10, folder 3

Reel no. 77 1971 May 19-20

Scope and Contents note

Showing two balloons on TV; watching TV; volunteer dress; cow puppet; "tail" identifying.

box 10, folder 4

Reel no. 78 1971 May 21, 24

Scope and Contents note

Ironing Mrs. Marilyn Rigler's dress; getting dressed to go out; tantrum in closet. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 40.

box 10, folder 5

Reel no. 79 1971 May 24

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home. VHS cassette copy available for reference in boxes 39 and 40.

box 10, folder 6

Reel no. 80 1971 May 25, 27

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 10, folder 7

Reel no. 81 1971 June 7-10

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 10, folder 8

Reel no. 82 1971 June 12

Scope and Contents note

Classroom; drawing on board (house, James Kent, Genie); jumping; with mother.

box 11, folder 1

Reel no. 83 1971 June 16

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 11, folder 2

Reel no. 84 1971 June 18, 24

Scope and Contents note

Cooking; in bed; garden hose.

box 11, folder 3

Reel no. 85 1971 June 24

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 11, folder 4

Reel no. 86 1971 July 8-10

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 11, folder 5

Reel no. 87 1971 July 11-12

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home. VHS cassette copy available for reference in boxes 39 and 40.

box 11, folder 6

Reel no. 88 1971 July 13

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home; eating, playing, in the kitchen. See index in box 1 for detailed description. VHS cassette copy available for reference in boxes 39 and 40.

box 11, folder 7

Reel no. 89 1971 July 13 or 15

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home; interacting with objects and others. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 11, folder 8

Reel no. 90 1971 July 17-18

Scope and Contents note

Genie watching television; saying word "angry." See index for partial description.

box 12, folder 1

Reel no. 91 1971 July 19

Scope and Contents note

No description given. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 40.

box 12, folder 2

Reel no. 92 1971 July 21

Scope and Contents note

Morning water play; eating lunch; this video follows a nearly sleepless night. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 40.

box 12, folder 3

Reel no. 93 1971 July 22

Scope and Contents note

Tree cutting. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 40.

box 12, folder 4

Reel no. 94 1971 July 28-29

Scope and Contents note

Toy, dog; washer and dryer installed; Roto Rooter. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 40.

box 12, folder 5

Reel no. 95 1971 August 4

Scope and Contents note

Kitten.

box 12, folder 6

Reel no. 96 1971 August 18

Scope and Contents note

Genie touches the Riglers' dog, Tory. VHS cassette copy available for reference in boxes 39 and 40. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 12, folder 7

Reel no. 97 1971 August 19

Scope and Contents note

Genie using play dough.

box 12, folder 8

Reel no. 98 1971 August 19, 21

Scope and Contents note

Visit of James Kent; Genie making bracelets and chains with pipe cleaners. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 41.

box 13, folder 1

Reel no. 99 1971 August 21

Scope and Contents note

Genie making bracelets and chains; Genie in pool and at dinner.

box 13, folder 2

Reel no. 100 1971 August 22

Scope and Contents note

Genie is frightened but enters kitchen and eats breakfast in presence of Tory.

box 13, folder 3

Reel no. 101 1971 August 25, 26

Scope and Contents note

Playing ball; interacting with the Riglers' dog, Tory; linguistic testing by Marilyn Rigler. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 13, folder 4

Reel no. 102 1971 August 30; September 12-13

Scope and Contents note

Block play; linguistic tests; alphabet letters. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 41.

box 13, folder 5

Reel no. 103 1971 September 14-16

Scope and Contents note

Exercises; alphabet.

box 13, folder 6

Reel no. 104 1971 September 25-26

Scope and Contents note

Exercises; opposites.

box 13, folder 7

Reel no. 105 1971 September 28; October 7, 12

Scope and Contents note

Exercises with Marcia; portions of tantrum during evening; recognizing the names of foods with Reba Braff and Marilyn Rigler. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 41.

box 13, folder 8

Reel no. 106 1971 October 12

Scope and Contents note

Recognizing names of foods with Reba Braff and Marilyn Rigler.

box 14, folder 1

Reel no. 107 1971 October 27

Scope and Contents note

French test of Pictorial Intelligence; recognizing the names of foods.

box 14, folder 2

Reel no. 108 1971 November- December 1

Scope and Contents note

Marilyn Rigler teaching Genie to chew; language testing by Susan Curtiss.

box 14, folder 3

Reel no. 109 1971 December 3, 8

Scope and Contents note

Genie trying to repeat beats, exercises; tantrum outdoors, and post-tantrum moments.

box 14, folder 4

Reel no. 110 1971 December 9, 29

Scope and Contents note

Speech therapy with Reba Braff; language testing with Susan Curtiss. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 14, folder 5

Reel no. 111 1972 January 10

Scope and Contents note

First session with Dave Rabb at JCC gymnasium. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 14, folder 6

Reel no. 112 1972 January 17, 18

Scope and Contents note

Prepare for sleep EEG test. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 41.

box 14, folder 7

Reel no. 113 1972 January 19

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Susan Curtiss and Marilyn Rigler doing the hokey-pokey; Genie makes a sandwich. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 41.

box 14, folder 8

Reel no. 114 1972 January 22

Scope and Contents note

Marilyn Rigler and Genie making play dough. See index in Box 1 for detailed description. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 41.

box 15, folder 1

Reel no. 115 1972 January 26

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Dave Rabb at JCC gymnasium; swinging from hands and jumping on trampoline. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 15, folder 2

Reel no. 116 1972 January 27, 30; February 25, 28

Scope and Contents note

Dental x-ray; bath (rinsing hair, drying, combing hair); CHLA, ear wax removed by Dr. Apthorp; JCC gymnasium, climbing. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 15, folder 3

Reel no. 117 1972 February 18

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Dave Rabb at JCC gymnasium; bat and ball, basketball, walking boards, trampoline, punching bag and balancing; CHLA Area C; physical examination. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 15, folder 4

Reel no. 118 1972 February 28, March 1

Scope and Contents note

Following physical examination by Dr. Apthorp; Porch Test administered by G. Kinstler with Reba Braff and Marilyn Rigler.

box 15, folder 5

Reel no. 119 1972 March 1, 20

Scope and Contents note

End of Porch Test administered by G. Kinstler with Reba Braff and Marilyn Rigler; JCC gymnasium.

box 15, folder 6

Reel no. 120 1972 April 15, May 5

Scope and Contents note

With Dave Rigler fixing toilet; Genie in kitchen, helping Marilyn Rigler with dishes; discussion on spankings with Marilyn Rigler; singing, rhythm, spelling; Carol and Genie in the bedroom; backyard somersaults and swinging; David Rigler and Marilyn Rigler with Genie; toenail cutting; Marilyn Rigler reading a story to Genie.

box 15, folder 7

Reel no. 121 1972 May 6

Scope and Contents note

Genie cooks an egg; having breakfast; chewing; television.

box 15, folder 8

Reel no. 122 1972 July 2, 4

Scope and Contents note

Trip to cabin with family; exploring; speech therapy with Reba Braff; Caroline reading a story; Caroline spilled Genie's box of beads and Genie reacts with anger. VHS cassette copy available for reference in boxes 41 and 42.

box 16, folder 1

Reel no. 123 1972 July 4, 14

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of Genie's reaction to spilt beads; Genie with others at IHM school. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 16, folder 2

Reel no. 124 1972 July 13

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of IHM school; children performing for TV; Genie and others in miscellaneous activities.

box 16, folder 3

Reel no. 125 1972 July 13

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of IHM school; children outdoors at table for snack; doing art work; string painting; Genie plays with pan of water.

box 16, folder 4

Reel no. 126 1972 July 13

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of IHM school; outdoors snack; painting.

box 16, folder 5

Reel no. 127 1972 September 3

Scope and Contents note

With Steve and Pam; exercises; in swimming pool.

box 16, folder 6

Reel no. 128 1972 September 4

Scope and Contents note

At the Riglers with Steve and Pam and friends; playing with two children with ball and Frisbee; reaction to children crying; using the video camera, picnic lunch.

box 16, folder 7

Reel no. 129 1972 September 4

Scope and Contents note

At the Riglers with Steve and Pam and friends; examining dog house; playing ball; watching preparations for BBQ; throwing plastic top.

box 16, folder 8

Reel no. 130 1972 September 4

Scope and Contents note

At the Riglers with Steve and Pam and friends; playing with children and ball; evening music and rhythm.

box 17, folder 1

Reel no. 131 1972 September 8, 9

Scope and Contents note

Voice operated toy dog, Sessions I and II.

box 17, folder 2

Reel no. 132 1972 September 8

Scope and Contents note

Voice operated toy dog, Session III

box 17, folder 3

Reel no. 133 1972 September 17, 20

Scope and Contents note

Bogen and Neural and Street test; Marilyn Rigler and reading rewarded.

box 17, folder 4

Reel no. 134 1972 September 26

Scope and Contents note

Number Concept test and Auditory Discrimination test with David Rigler. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 17, folder 5

Reel no. 135 1972 November 4

Scope and Contents note

Marilyn Rigler and discussion of Sesame Street magazine; reaction to Joel.

box 17, folder 6

Reel no. 136 1972 November 4

Scope and Contents note

With Marilyn Rigler, lunch and discussing cars; feeding Tory.

box 17, folder 7

Reel no. 137 1972 November 9

Scope and Contents note

Genie watching David Rigler assemble toy stove. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 17, folder 8

Reel no. 138 1972 December 25; 1973 January 6

Scope and Contents note

Mother's visit at Christmas; Genie eating cereal and looking at new shower curtain.

box 18, folder 1

Reel no. 139 1973 January 13

Scope and Contents note

Reading lessons and penny reinforces.

box 18, folder 2

Reel no. 140 1973 January 24, 31; February 3

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss with Knox Cube test; additional linguistic tests; with Marilyn Rigler, typing. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 18, folder 3

Reel no. 141 1973 February 7, 20; March 13, 24

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss linguistic testing; waiting for the school bus; loading the dishwasher; at Wiley house, exploring, eating lunch. VHS cassette copy available for reference in boxes 38 and 42.

box 18, folder 4

Reel no. 142 1973 March 24, 26

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 141. At Wiley house; having a bath; eating chocolate pudding. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 18, folder 5

Reel no. 143 1973 April 8

Scope and Contents note

Meal time with the Riglers; Genie's birthday party.

box 18, folder 6

Reel no. 144 1973 April 8

Scope and Contents note

Genie's birthday party. Continuation of no. 143.

box 18, folder 7

Reel no. 145 1973 April 28; May 8,9

Scope and Contents note

A home visit at mother's; testing in Palo Alto.

box 18, folder 8

Reel no. 146 1972 May 9

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of testing at Palo Alto.

box 19, folder 1

Reel no. 147 1973 May 25

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marilyn Rigler work at CHLA office; verbal rep. to pictures; "reading" action words; draws picture; listening to story. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 19, folder 2

Reel no. 148 1973 June 1

Scope and Contents note

With Caroline at CHLA office, grammar lessons.

box 19, folder 3

Reel no. 149 1973 June 4

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at CHLA office, making questions and prepositions. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 19, folder 4

Reel no. 150 1973 June 4

Scope and Contents note

Continuation at CHLA with Susan Curtiss; review session. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 19, folder 5

Reel no. 151 1973 June 5

Scope and Contents note

With Marilyn Rigler doing exercises; using skin brushes.

box 19, folder 6

Reel no. 152 1973 June 6, 7

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 148. Lesson with Caroline at CHLA office; with Marilyn Rigler, describing pictures.

box 19, folder 7

Reel no. 153 1973 June 12

Scope and Contents note

Visit by Hans Furth at the Rigler home; work at piano; tearing paper.

box 19, folder 8

Reel no. 154 1973 June 21; July 11

Scope and Contents note

At the Riglers; spontaneous drawing; in the kitchen before school; feeling sad and agitated. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 20, folder 1

Reel no. 155 1973 June 25

Scope and Contents note

With Marilyn, exercising, skin brushed, pretending. With Jessalee [Beilby?], first movement session.

box 20, folder 2

Reel no. 156 1973 June 25

Scope and Contents note

Continuation with Jessalee and movement.

box 20, folder 3

Reel no. 157 1973 June 26

Scope and Contents note

With Sharon Hearn at CHLA office; reading; Sullivan Lessons.

box 20, folder 4

Reel no. 158 1973 June 28

Scope and Contents note

Tested by Sue Knox; David Rigler and Reba Braff in office.

box 20, folder 5

Reel no. 159 1973 June 28

Scope and Contents note

Continuation with David Rigler and Reba Braff; tantrum.

box 20, folder 6

Reel no. 160 1973 June 28; July 3

Scope and Contents note

Tested by Sue Knox; lessons with Sharon Hearn at CHLA office.

box 20, folder 7

Reel no. 161 1973 July 3

Scope and Contents note

Continuation with Sharon Hearn.

box 20, folder 8

Reel no. 162 1973 July 16

Scope and Contents note

With Marilyn Rigler at CHLA office; skin brushes, exercises, rhythm. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 21, folder 1

Reel no. 163 1973 July 23

Scope and Contents note

Movement with Jessalee.

box 21, folder 2

Reel no. 164 1973 July 23

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at CHLA office; flannel boards, making questions and answers.

box 21, folder 3

Reel no. 165 1973 July 30

Scope and Contents note

Movement with Jessalee.

box 21, folder 4

Reel no. 166 1973 August 9

Scope and Contents note

With Sharon Hearn at CHLA office.

box 21, folder 5

Reel no. 167 1973 August 13, 20

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at CHLA office; testing plural nouns. Movement with Jessalee.

box 21, folder 6

Reel no. 168 1973 August 20

Scope and Contents note

Movement with Jessalee.

box 21, folder 7

Reel no. 169 1973 August 27

Scope and Contents note

Movement with Jessalee; beginning of a tantrum.

box 21, folder 8

Reel no. 170 1973 August 27

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at CHLA office, following tantrum. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 42.

box 22, folder 1

Reel no. 171 1973 September 17

Scope and Contents note

Short session with Jessalee. Session with Susan Curtiss; new task; using "no" and "not"; forming answers on pocket board. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 22, folder 2

Reel no. 172 1973 September 17, 24

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of session with Susan Curtiss. With Sue Knox, working on stimulation (physical).

box 22, folder 3

Reel no. 173 1973 September 24

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of physical therapy session with Sue Knox. Tape does not have sound.

box 22, folder 4

Reel no. 174 1973 September 30

Scope and Contents note

Ruth Day (psychologist/psycholinguist from Yale) meets Genie at Riglers home.

box 22, folder 5

Reel no. 175 1973 November 5

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy session with Sue Knox.

box 22, folder 6

Reel no. 176 1973 November 8

Scope and Contents note

Testing with Jeanne Block. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 22, folder 7

Reel no. 177 1973 November 12

Scope and Contents note

With Sue Knox' possible signs of dizziness.

box 22, folder 8

Reel no. 178 1973 November 19

Scope and Contents note

Therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox. Balloon blowing and breath control.

box 23, folder 1

Reel no. 179 1973 November 21

Scope and Contents note

In the kitchen, before school. Discussing Christmas; coping with delay in gratification. Susan Curtiss administers Furth Form test. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 23, folder 2

Reel no. 180 1973 November 26

Scope and Contents note

With Sue Knox. Exercises interrupted by two people dressed as animals; Smoky the Bear, and Owl. Jean Butler is with the animals.

box 23, folder 3

Reel no. 181 1973 November 28

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at the CHLA office; looking at semantic features. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 23, folder 4

Reel no. 182 1974 February 3

Scope and Contents note

David Rigler instructing in reading and writing; Cal Tech tachistoscope.

box 23, folder 5

Reel no. 183 1973 December 12

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss; testing prepositions, tenses, relational terms, phonemic distinctions. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 39.

box 23, folder 6

Reel no. 184 1973 December 12

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 183.

box 23, folder 7

Reel no. 185 1973 December 17

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox. Mood and delay fluxations; pushing herself on scooter board with bag over her head.

box 23, folder 8

Reel no. 186 1973 December 19

Scope and Contents note

Reading and writing with Sharon Hearn, at CHLA. Example of teaching method; how to remember.

box 24, folder 1

Reel no. 187 1973 December 20

Scope and Contents note

Sharon Hearn teaching matching initial consonants.

box 24, folder 2

Reel no. 188 1973 December 26

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 24, folder 3

Reel no. 189 1974 January 2

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss tests using selected items from Auditory Test for Language Comprehension (an aphasia test); conjunction, disjunction comprehension, comparative and superlative, and relational terms. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 24, folder 4

Reel no. 190 1974 January 11

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 24, folder 5

Reel no. 191 1974 January 11, 21

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 190.

box 24, folder 6

Reel no. 192 1974 January 16

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss; testing.

box 24, folder 7

Reel no. 193 1974 January 17

Scope and Contents note

Making pudding; Marilyn pretends to be mama, Genie pretends to be the baby. Marilyn feeds Genie cereal. Additional description: "Genie has for some time been very interested in the Mixmaster. Marilyn Rigler has tried to channel this interest in a functional way." VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 24, folder 8

Reel no. 194 1974 January 23

Scope and Contents note

Testing with Susan Curtiss; personal pronouns subtests A and B, active voice, quantifiers.

box 25, folder 1

Reel no. 195 1974 January 28

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 25, folder 2

Reel no. 196 1974 January 30, 31

Scope and Contents note

Genie listens to Susan Curtiss play piano; Curtiss feeds Susan cereal.

box 25, folder 3

Reel no. 197 1974 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Part 1 of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: WISC.

box 25, folder 4

Reel no. 198 1974 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Part 2 of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: WISC.

box 25, folder 5

Reel no. 199 1974 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Part 3 of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: WISC.

box 25, folder 6

Reel no. 200 1974 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Part 4 of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Peabody Picture Vocabulary test.

box 25, folder 7

Reel no. 201 1974 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Part 5 of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Leiter International Performance Scale.

box 25, folder 8

Reel no. 202 1974 February 4, 5

Scope and Contents note

Part 5 of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Leiter International Performance Scale. Testing occurred on first part of second day.

box 26, folder 1

Reel no. 203 1974 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 26, folder 2

Reel no. 204 1974 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Part 2 of second day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Leiter International Performance Scale.

box 26, folder 3

Reel no. 205 1974 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Part 3 of second day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Leiter International Performance Scale, Stanford-Binet.

box 26, folder 4

Reel no. 206 1974 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Part 4 of second day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Stanford-Binet. Additional description: "At lunch Genie lost some plastic; thus, afternoon testing was more anxiety-ridden."

box 26, folder 5

Reel no. 207 1974 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Part 5 of second day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Stanford-Binet.

box 26, folder 6

Reel no. 208 1974 February 5, 22

Scope and Contents note

Part 6 of second day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk; physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox. Additional description: testing "ends on a positive note with interaction from David Rigler."

box 26, folder 7

Reel no. 209 1973 October 1

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 26, folder 8

Reel no. 210 1974 February 11

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 27, folder 1

Reel no. 211 1974 February 12

Scope and Contents note

Part 1 of third day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Ability.

box 27, folder 2

Reel no. 212 1974 February 12

Scope and Contents note

Part 2 of third day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Ability.

box 27, folder 3

Reel no. 213 1974 February 12

Scope and Contents note

Part 3 of third day of testing battery administered by Cecile Falk: Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Ability.

box 27, folder 4

Reel no. 214 1974 February 20

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss tests on active voice, word order, pronouns.

box 27, folder 5

Reel no. 215 1974 January 21; February 25

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 27, folder 6

Reel no. 216 1974 March 7

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss.

box 27, folder 7

Reel no. 217 1974 March 11, 18

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox.

box 27, folder 8

Reel no. 218 1974 March 18, 25

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy and stimulation with Sue Knox. Continued on no. 220.

box 28, folder 1

Reel no. 219 1974 July 24

Scope and Contents note

Marina McIntyre and Genie working with sign at Northridge.

box 28, folder 2

Reel no. 220 1974 March 25; April 6

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 218.

box 28, folder 2

Reel no. 226 1974 May 31

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 28, folder 3

No reel number given 1974 April 4

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign; bad cold.

box 28, folder 4

Reel no. 221 1974 April 15

Scope and Contents note

With Sue Knox.

box 28, folder 5

No reel number given 1974 April 16

Scope and Contents note

First trials of EEG testing.

box 28, folder 6

Reel no. 222 1974 April 18

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign; Genie's birthday. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 28, folder 7

Reel no. 223 1974 April 23-24

Scope and Contents note

Genie mixing pudding; Susan Curtiss playing piano while Genie listens. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 28, folder 8

Reel no. 224 1974 May 13

Scope and Contents note

With Sue Knox.

box 29, folder 1

Reel no. 225 1974 May 15

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marina McIntyre work with sign.

box 29, folder 3

Reel no. 227 1974 June 21

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 29, folder 4

Reel no. 228 1974 June 21, 25

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 227.

box 29, folder 5

Reel no. 229 1974 June 25

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 228.

box 29, folder 6

Reel no. 230 1974 June 25

Scope and Contents note

Reading with Sharon Hearn at the CHLA office.

box 29, folder 7

Reel no. 231 1974 June 25-26

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 230.

box 29, folder 8

Reel no. 232 1974 June 26

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign.

box 30, folder 1

Reel no. 233 1974 June 26

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign; reading with Sharon Hearn.

box 30, folder 2

Reel no. 234 1974 June 27

Scope and Contents note

Last reading lesson with Sharon Hearn.

box 30, folder 3

Reel no. 235 1974 June 27; July 1

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of no. 234. Sue Knox attempts to test Genie and is unsuccessful.

box 30, folder 4

Reel no. 236 1974 July 8

Scope and Contents note

Sue Knox tests Genie.

box 30, folder 5

Reel no. 236 1974 July 1, 8

Scope and Contents note

Sue Knox tests Genie.

box 30, folder 6

Reel no. 237 1974 July 15

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marina McIntyre work with sign.

box 30, folder 7

Reel no. 238 1974 July 15

Scope and Contents note

Sue Knox administers tests for Genie.

box 30, folder 8

Reel no. 239 1974 July 17

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marina McIntyre work with sign.

box 31, folder 1

Reel no. 240 1974 July 17

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marina McIntyre work with sign.

box 31, folder 2

No reel number given 1974 July 19

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaching Genie to sign.

box 31, folder 3

Reel no. 241 1974 July 31

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marina McIntyre work with sign.

box 31, folder 4

Reel no. 242 1974 August 26

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy with Sue Knox.

box 31, folder 5

No reel number given 1874 September 16

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy with Sue Knox.

box 31, folder 6

No reel number given 1974 December 2

Scope and Contents note

Physical therapy with Sue Knox.

box 31, folder 7

No reel number given 1974 December 13

Scope and Contents note

Genie at a dental exam.

box 31, folder 8

No reel number given 1974 December 30

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers WISC tests.

box 31, folder 9

No reel number given 1975 January 29

Scope and Contents note

Genie sews on Marilyn Rigler's sewing machine. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 32, folder 1

Reel no. 401 1975 June 25-26

Scope and Contents note

UCLA Rapid Naming test.

box 32, folder 2

Reel no. 402 1977 September 29

Scope and Contents note

Genie with the Riglers.

box 32, folder 3

Reel no. 403 1975 January 3

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers Stanford Binet test.

box 32, folder 4

Reel no. 404 1975 January 3

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers Stanford Binet test.

box 32, folder 5

Reel no. 405 1975 January 3

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers Stanford Binet test; PPVT.

box 32, folder 6

Reel no. 406 1975 January 2

Scope and Contents note

Therapy with Sue Knox.

box 32, folder 7

Reel no. 407 1975 January 3

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers tests.

box 32, folder 8

Reel no. 408 1975 January 3

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers tests.

box 33, folder 1

Reel no. 409 1975 January 3

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers tests.

box 33, folder 2

Reel no. 410 1975 February 12

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow and Genie.

box 33, folder 3

Reel no. 411 1975 June 27

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow tests Genie on sign.

box 33, folder 4

Reel no. 412 1977 June 20

Scope and Contents note

Genie at CHLA office; Marilyn Rigler. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 33, folder 5

Reel no. 413 1975 February 12

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow and Genie.

box 33, folder 6

Reel no. 414 no date

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 33, folder 7

Reel no. 415 1977 July 8

Scope and Contents note

Face puppets.

box 33, folder 8

Reel no. 416 1974 April 5

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign.

box 34, folder 1

Reel no. 417 1977 June 24

Scope and Contents note

Therapy session with the Riglers, focused on Genie's closed mouth and dentistry. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 34, folder 2

Reel no. 418 1977 September 15

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marilyn Rigler.

box 34, folder 3

Reel no. 419 1975 May 2, 5

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Baby Cory, eating cereal; electrodes. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 38.

box 34, folder 4

No reel number given 1975 May 2

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Baby Cory.

box 34, folder 5

No reel number given 1975 June 24

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow tests Genie on sign.

box 34, folder 6

No reel number given 1975 June 24, 27

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow tests Genie on sign, continued.

box 34, folder 7

Reel no. 420 1975 June 27

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow finishes tests on Genie; counting pennies.

box 34, folder 8

Reel no. 421 1977 September 8

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marilyn Rigler.

box 35, folder 1

Reel no. 422 1977 September 15

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 35, folder 2

Reel no. 423 1977 July 1

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Mrs. Wiley; the Riglers.

box 35, folder 3

Reel no. 424 1977 January 15

Scope and Contents note

Genie with the Riglers; dealing with vomiting. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 35, folder 4

Reel no. 425 1974 December

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss and T-Scope.

box 35, folder 5

Reel no. 426 no date

Scope and Contents note

Genie with David Rigler.

box 35, folder 6

Reel no. 427 1977 June 27

Scope and Contents note

Genie's angry session re: boy, mother, and milk carton. Tape has no sound.

box 35, folder 7

Reel no. 428 1974 December 20

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers tests.

box 35, folder 8

Reel no. 429 1974 December

Scope and Contents note

Genie with T-Scope at Cal tech.

box 36, folder 1

Reel no. 430 1974 August 1

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marina McIntyre work with sign.

box 36, folder 2

Reel no. 431 1974 December 30

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers WISC tests.

box 36, folder 3

Reel no. 432 1977 June 6

Scope and Contents note

Angry session.

box 36, folder 4

Reel no. 433 1974 December 31

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers WISC tests.

box 36, folder 5

Reel no. 434 1974 December 30-31

Scope and Contents note

Cecile Falk administers WISC tests.

box 36, folder 6

Reel no. 435 ca. 1974 December 4

Scope and Contents note

Pre-test; T-Scope.

box 36, folder 7

Reel no. 436 1975 April

Scope and Contents note

Caroline talks about real mama; Genie tries hula hoops.

box 36, folder 8

Reel no. 437 1977 April 30

Scope and Contents note

At rehabilitation with David Rigler. VHS cassette copy available for reference in box 43.

box 37, folder 1

No reel number given no date

Scope and Contents note

Genie uses a wagon taped to a spoon to feed herself ("wagon feed me").

box 37, folder 2

No reel number given no date

Scope and Contents note

Genie during sleep study, with electrodes.

box 37, folder 3

Composite tape of segments no. 1, November through January no date

Scope and Contents note

Sony 7" reel.

box 37, folder 4

Composite tape of segments no. 2, January through March no date

Scope and Contents note

Sony 7" reel.

box 37, folder 5

Copies of UAP segments 1970 November 23-24

Scope and Contents note

Includes footage of H. Hansen and Mrs. Wiley; segments of James Kent, Mrs. Wiley, Genie, et al. Sony 7" reel.

1B. VHS cassettes 1970-1977

Container Summary: 6.5 boxes

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists of VHS video cassettes. Most of the cassettes are numbered and correspond to the 1/2" tape reel numbers found in Subseries 1A. There are also eight VHS cassettes of Genie footage labeled WGBH. These contain some reformatted material off the 1/2" video tape reels, and possibly some original or composite footage gathered for the television show NOVA. The materials in this subseries may be consulted by researchers as reference viewing copies. All label and number information was transcribed directly off the cassette boxes to create a listing for the finding aid.

box 38, folder 1

NOVA WGBH. Genie sews on Marilyn's sewing machine, tantrum 1971, 1975

Scope and Contents note

Television restoration from 1/2" tapes. Recorded 1975 January 29 and 1971 January 27.

box 38, folder 2

NOVA WGBH. Genie sews on Marilyn's sewing machine, tantrum 1971, 1975

Scope and Contents note

Television restoration from 1/2" tapes. Recorded 1975 January 29 and 1971 January 27. With digital video noise reduction.

box 38, folder 3

WGBH reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 2 1970 December 1-2

Scope and Contents note

Genie at window; rehabilitation talk show. Tape has no sound.

box 38, folder 4

WGBH reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 70 (?) 1971 May 5

Scope and Contents note

Genie is ill; refuses chocolate and throws it away; mother's visit to rehabilitation room in CHLA; tantrum because not allowed outside.

box 38, folder 5

WGBH reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 117 1972 February 18

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Dave Rabb at JCC gymnasium.

box 38, folder 6

WGBH reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 419 1975 May 2

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Baby Cory, eating cereal; electrodes.

box 38, folder 7

WGBH video of Larry Solow and Genie working with sign ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

Unknown 1/2" tape source.

box 38, folder 8

WGBH video of Genie with janitor no date

Scope and Contents note

Unknown 1/2" tape source.

box 38, folder 9

Reference copy of 1/2" tape nos. 16, 24, 141, 142 1971-1973

Scope and Contents note

Reel-to-reel transfer. See Subseries 1A. 1/2" video tapes for the descriptive titles of these reels.

box 38, folder 10

Duplicate reference copy of 1/2" tape nos. 16, 24, 141 and 142 1971-1973

box 39, folder 1

Reference copy of 1/2" tape nos. 134, 140, 176 and 183 1972-1973

Scope and Contents note

Reel-to-reel transfer. See Subseries 1A. 1/2" video tapes for the descriptive titles of these reels.

box 39, folder 2

Reference copy of 1/2" tape nos. 79, 86, 87 and 96 1971 May-August

Scope and Contents note

Reel-to-reel transfer. See Subseries 1A. 1/2" video tapes for the descriptive titles of these reels.

box 39, folder 3

Duplicate reference copy of 1/2" tape nos. 79, 86, 87 and 96 1972 May-August

box 39, folder 4

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 23 1971 January 20

Scope and Contents note

Meeting Liz; cobweb.

box 39, folder 5

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 24 (?) 1971 January 21

Scope and Contents note

Leiter test with David Rigler.

box 39, folder 6

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 34 1971 February 4

Scope and Contents note

Outdoors; Jack Block and Jeanne H. Block.

box 39, folder 7

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 35 1971 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Jack Block and Jeanne H. Block; second attempt at pointing (unsuccessful), Genie ends by pointing with chin; balloons and gifts.

box 39, folder 8

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 45 1971 March 2

Scope and Contents note

Parquetry blocks; puzzles.

box 39, folder 9

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 53 1971 March 15

Scope and Contents note

Wagon; tantrum; Jay Shurley.

box 39, folder 10

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 64 1971 April 6

Scope and Contents note

With rabbit at rehabilitation; gardening; waiting for David Rigler and going outside.

box 40, folder 1

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 78 1971 May 21, 24

Scope and Contents note

Ironing Marilyn Rigler's dress; getting dressed to go out; tantrum in closet.

box 40, folder 2

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 79 1971 May 24

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home.

box 40, folder 3

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 87 1971 July 11-12

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home.

box 40, folder 4

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 88 1971 July 13

Scope and Contents note

Jean Butler's home; eating, playing, in the kitchen. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 40, folder 5

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 91 1971 July 19

Scope and Contents note

No description given.

box 40, folder 6

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 92 1971 July 21

Scope and Contents note

Morning water play; eating lunch; this video follows a nearly sleepless night.

box 40, folder 7

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 93 1971 July 22

Scope and Contents note

Tree cutting.

box 40, folder 8

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 94 1971 July 28-29

Scope and Contents note

Toy, dog; washer and dryer installed; Roto Rooter.

box 40, folder 9

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 94, continued 1971 July 28-29

box 40, folder 10

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 96 1971 August 18

Scope and Contents note

Genie touches the Riglers' dog, Tory. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 41, folder 1

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 98 1971 August 19, 21

Scope and Contents note

Visit of James Kent; Genie making bracelets and chains with pipe cleaners.

box 41, folder 2

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 98, continued 1971 August 19, 21

box 41, folder 3

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 102 1971 August 30; September 12-13

Scope and Contents note

Block play; linguistic tests; alphabet letters.

box 41, folder 4

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 105 1971 September 28; October 7, 12

Scope and Contents note

Exercises with Marcia; portions of tantrum during evening; recognizing the names of foods with Reba Braff and Marilyn Rigler.

box 41, folder 5

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 105, continued 1971 September 28; October 7, 12

box 41, folder 6

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 112 1972 January 17, 18

Scope and Contents note

Prepare for sleep EEG test.

box 41, folder 7

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 113 1972 January 19

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Susan Curtiss and Marilyn Rigler doing the hokey-pokey; Genie makes a sandwich.

box 41, folder 8

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 114 1972 January 22

Scope and Contents note

Marilyn Rigler and Genie making play dough. See index in box 1 for detailed description.

box 41, folder 9

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 114, continued 1972 January 22

box 41, folder 10

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 122 1972 July 2, 4

Scope and Contents note

Trip to cabin with family; exploring; speech therapy with Reba Braff; Caroline reading a story; Caroline spilled Genie's box of beads and Genie reacts with anger.

box 42, folder 1

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 122, continued 1972 July 2, 4

box 42, folder 2

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 123 1972 July 4, 14

Scope and Contents note

Continuation of Genie's reaction to spilt beads; Genie with others at IHM school.

box 42, folder 3

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 137 1972 November 9

Scope and Contents note

Genie watching David Rigler assemble toy stove.

box 42, folder 4

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 141 1973 February 7, 20; March 13, 24

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss linguistic testing; waiting for the school bus; loading the dishwasher; at Wiley house, exploring, eating lunch.

box 42, folder 5

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 147 1973 May 25

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marilyn Rigler work at CHLA office; verbal rep. to pictures; "reading" action words; draws picture; listening to story.

box 42, folder 6

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 149 1973 June 4

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at CHLA office, making questions and prepositions.

box 42, folder 7

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 150 1973 June 4

Scope and Contents note

Continuation at CHLA with Susan Curtiss; review session.

box 42, folder 8

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 154 1973 June 21, July 11

Scope and Contents note

At the Riglers; spontaneous drawing; in the kitchen before school; feeling sad and agitated.

box 42, folder 9

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 162 1973 July 16

Scope and Contents note

With Marilyn Rigler at CHLA office; skin brushes, exercises, rhythm.

box 42, folder 10

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 170 1973 August 27

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at CHLA office, following tantrum.

box 43, folder 1

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 171 1973 September 17

Scope and Contents note

Short session with Jessalee. Session with Susan Curtiss; new task; using "no" and "not"; forming answers on pocket board.

box 43, folder 2

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 179 1973 November 21

Scope and Contents note

In the kitchen, before school. Discussing Christmas; coping with delay in gratification. Susan Curtiss administers Furth Form test.

box 43, folder 3

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 181 1973 November 28

Scope and Contents note

With Susan Curtiss at the CHLA office; looking at semantic features.

box 43, folder 4

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 189 1974 January 2

Scope and Contents note

Susan Curtiss tests using selected items from Auditory Test for Language Comprehension (an aphasia test); conjunction, disjunction comprehension, comparative and superlative, and relational terms.

box 43, folder 5

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 193 1974 January 17

Scope and Contents note

Making pudding; Marilyn pretends to be mama, Genie pretends to be the baby. Marilyn feeds Genie cereal. Additional description: "Genie has for some time been very interested in the Mixmaster. Marilyn Rigler has tried to channel this interest in a functional way."

box 43, folder 6

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 222 1974 April 18

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign; Genie's birthday.

box 43, folder 7

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 223 1974 April 23-24

Scope and Contents note

Genie mixing pudding; Susan Curtiss playing piano while Genie listens.

box 43, folder 8

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 227 1974 June 21

Scope and Contents note

Larry Solow teaches Genie to sign.

box 43, folder 9

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 412 1977 June 20

Scope and Contents note

Genie at CHLA office; Marilyn Rigler.

box 43, folder 10

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 417 1977 June 24

Scope and Contents note

Therapy session with the Riglers, focused on Genie's closed mouth and dentistry.

box 44, folder 1

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 424 1977 January 15

Scope and Contents note

Genie with the Riglers; dealing with vomiting.

box 44, folder 2

Reference copy of 1/2" tape reel no. 437 1977 April 30

Scope and Contents note

At rehabilitation with David Rigler.

1C. Mini DVCs and Hi8 P6-120HMP video 1970-1977, 1992

Container Summary: 2 shoeboxes

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists of 122 miniature digital video cassettes and two Hi8 videos. The DVCs were created by the Tokyo Broadcasting System in 2003 as a stipulation of their use of 1/2" tape reels, Super 8 mm films, and still photographs of Genie for a documentary television show entitled "3.8 Billion Years of Life: What is Man? Park IV." Most of the DVC tapes are numbered and correspond to the 1/2" tape reel numbers found in Subseries 1A. The 1/2" video tape reel numbers duplicated here include: 2-9, 11-13, 16-25, 27, 30, 41-44, 49-52, 54, 56, 59, 63, 65-69, 71, 73-86, 89-90, 92, 94, 98-101, 105-108, 112-113, 115-121, 127-190, 134-138, 140- 144, 149-150, 159, 164, 167, 172, 183-184, 214, 223, 228-229, 232-233, 237, 239-241, 402, 414, 417, 418-419, 421-423, 425-427, 432 and 436. Ten additional mini DVCs, stored in box 46, contain copies of unidentified 8mm film reels, an undated dental examination, and copies of the Hi8 video material. The two Hi8 video cassettes, also located in box 46, contain footage of Genie from December 1992.

box 45, box 46

1970-1975, 1992

1D. Super 8 mm film 1970-1973

Container Summary: 1 oversize box

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists of film footage of Genie, primarily taken by David or Marilyn Rigler. Footage includes outings and everyday activities at school and around the home. The reels were originally labeled by general subject content in David Rigler's handwriting; he also gave each reel a number, beginning with reel no. 12. His notations on the outside of the boxes were used to create the titles seen here in the finding aid. The Rigler numbers were also noted and retained during processing. All film is Super 8 mm Kodak Ektachrome stock, unless otherwise noted.

box 47, folder 1

No reel number given no date

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marilyn Rigler; Genie in her room and in the kitchen; taking a bath; doll house therapy; Rigler parents; eye exam.

box 47, folder 2

No reel number given 1970 June 26

box 47, folder 3

Reel no. 12 1972 September 24; October 11

Scope and Contents note

Bath; David Rigler.

box 47, folder 4

Reel no. 13 1973 March 2-3

Scope and Contents note

Carillo camping trip; fun at table by lantern light; getting a pan of water.

box 47, folder 5

Reel no. 14 1973 April 6

Scope and Contents note

Genie's birthday at school.

box 47, folder 6

Reel no. 15 1973 April 6

Scope and Contents note

Genie's birthday at school.

box 47, folder 7

Reel no. 16 1973 March 23

Scope and Contents note

Snow at Big Bear cabin; Father Al is planning board; self stimulation mannerisms; in bathroom making faces; school bus, Mr. James; camping at Leo Carillo.

box 47, folder 8

Reel no. 17 1973 March 24

Scope and Contents note

Genie listening to Camino Barono record; in bathtub; at mother's house.

box 47, folder 9

Reel no. 19 1973 February 15

Scope and Contents note

Genie at school; eating lunch and on playground.

box 47, folder 10

Reel no. 20 1972 October 31; November 21

Scope and Contents note

Gym trampoline; tantrum.

box 47, folder 11

Reel no. 21 1972 March

Scope and Contents note

Genie in bath with soap suds; "waves not hurt"; eye exam.

box 47, folder 12

Reel no. 22 no date

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Seals at the zoo; Genie in pool.

box 47, folder 13

Reel no. 23 1972 April 13

Scope and Contents note

Genie with diver's mask; cutting toenails.

box 47, folder 14

Reel no. 24 1973 February 10-15

Scope and Contents note

Genie in park with horses; at school.

box 47, folder 15

Reel no. 25 1973 March 3

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Leo Carillo camping trip; playing with bucket of water; walking; tantrum on beach; kicking shoes.

box 47, folder 16

Reel no. 26 no date

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E. D. Raleb (?); somersaults; jumping.

box 47, folder 17

Reel no. 27 no date

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IHM school; beach.

box 47, folder 18

Reel no. 28 1972 October 28

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Bisons, horses, zebras, and giraffes at the zoo.

box 47, folder 19

Reel no. 29 1972 June

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Genie gets a toy truck; tantrum; puzzle lesson in kitchen; putting drops in ears.

box 47, folder 20

Reel no. 30 1973 March 15, 20, 31; April 1

Scope and Contents note

Chocolate pudding; boarding school bus; school; train ride at the park; zoo.

box 47, folder 21

Reel no. 31 ca. 1973 February 29; March 1

Scope and Contents note

Genie eating breakfast and loading dishwasher; porch test; washing hour in bath; Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey with dog and grandparents; in bath masturbating with boat.

box 47, folder 22

Reel no. 32 1970 November 25

Scope and Contents note

Magic show.

box 47, folder 23

Reel no. 33 1970 December; 1971 January

Scope and Contents note

First half Wiley back yard; Genie's birthday party at Rehabilitation center.

box 47, folder 24

Reel no. 34 1973 January 30

Scope and Contents note

Crystal climbers.

box 47, folder 25

Reel no. 35 1973 February 19

Scope and Contents note

School; Big Bear snow and cabin.

box 47, folder 26

Reel no. 36 1972 December 25; 1973 January 30

Scope and Contents note

Home with mother; Crystal Climbers.

box 47, folder 27

Reel no. 37 1972 July 17

Scope and Contents note

Genie at beach; dancing; additional content (illegible).

box 47, folder 28

Reel no. 38 1972 July

Scope and Contents note

Genie playing in bath; at school.

box 47, folder 29

Reel no. 39 1972 May-June

Scope and Contents note

Looking at fireplace; playing with ball with Natalie; working out on exercises; IHM school in early June.

box 47, folder 30

Reel no. 40 1972 October 24

Scope and Contents note

Swimming.

box 47, folder 31

Reel no. 41 1972 October

Scope and Contents note

Rope swinging; trampoline.

box 47, folder 32

Reel no. 42 1972 December 25

Scope and Contents note

Genie at home for first visit.

box 47, folder 33

Reel no. 43 1972 March

Scope and Contents note

Eye exam; bike for life; tantrum; Mark and Brenda; Genie in gym.

box 47, folder 34

Reel no. 44 1970 January

Scope and Contents note

No description given. Kodak Kodachrome film.

box 47, folder 35

Reel no. 45 1972 April, May 10

Scope and Contents note

Genie with Reba Braff; making eggs; in bath.

box 47, folder 36

Reel no. 46 1972 March 20, 24, 25

Scope and Contents note

Genie in gym; June Wood; Genie at zoo.

box 47, folder 37

Reel no. 47 1973 April 1

Scope and Contents note

Genie and Marilyn Rigler at the zoo.

box 47, folder 38

Reel no. 48 no date

Scope and Contents note

Genie listening to music; Michael and dog; bathtub; toenail cutting; train.

box 47, folder 39

Reel no. 49 no date

Scope and Contents note

Chimpanzees and gorilla at the zoo.

box 47, folder 40

Reel no. 50 1973

Scope and Contents note

At beach camping trip, listening to record.

box 47, folder 41

Reel no. 51 no date

Scope and Contents note

Bus ride through zoo.

box 47, folder 42

Reel no. 52 1972 August

Scope and Contents note

Trampoline; throwing ball against wall; balloon; paddle supports; somersaults; ladder.

1E. Audio materials 1970-1975, 1993

Container Summary: 1 oversize box

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists of audio recordings and audio cassette tapes relating to Genie. The audio reels include: one 3 1/2" reel of an interview with Stephanie Heinzmann, DPSS employee, dated 1970 December 8; two 3 1/2" reels of meetings attended by the Kirks, Jean Butler, David Rigler, H. Hansen, and James Kent dated 1972 February 2; six 7" reels dated 1972 November 7-12; one 3 1/2" reel labeled "Conference with Block, Hansen, Kent, Rigler, 1975 February 24"; and four unidentified reels. Audio cassette tapes include: one tape labeled "Conference with Genie's teacher, 1973 March 28"; one tape labeled "Rymer, NPR Fresh Air, 1993 April 9."

box 48

1970-1975, 1993

2. Conference papers, essays and reports 1968-1983

Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of various conference papers, essays, and reports written by research team members and study consultants regarding their work with Genie or with related and applicable research topics. Photocopies of published journal articles generally related to child development, child psychology, and abuse were removed from the collection during processing. A bibliography of these materials is stored in the collection file and is available upon request.

box 49, folder 1

Developmental and Clinical Aspects of Child Development Seminar--Various material 1974 March 4

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box 85, folder 1

Developmental and Clinical Aspects of Child Development Seminar--Various material 1974 March 4

box 49, folder 2

Genie conference--Correspondence 1972 August 10-1972 October 16

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Informal conference held at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, September 22-23, 1972.

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box 49, folder 3

Genie conference--Various material 1972 March 3-1972 October 9; undated

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Correspondence, and list of participants.

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box 85, folder 2

Genie conference--Various material 1972 March 3

box 49, folder 4

Think In material 1971 May 3-4

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Includes various synopses on Genie's condition, including her state upon entering Childrens Hospital.

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box 85, folder 3

Think In material 1971

box 49, folder 5

[Krashen], Steve--Draft article for submission to Language Learning ca. 1973 April 17

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box 85, folder 4

[Krashen], Steve--Draft article for submission to Language Learning 1973 April 17

box 49, folder 6

Abstract for paper submission to American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children ca. 1976 February

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Title of paper: Quest for Autonomy in Genie: An unusual case study. Flash cards were attached to submission.

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box 49, folder 7

Abstract submission for "Protracted Isolation in Childhood: Study of Historic Case" 1973 May 22

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box 49, folder 8

American Psychological Association--Various material related to paper presentations 1972 January 6-1972 May 2

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Correspondence and papers drafts.

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box 49, folder 9

American Psychological Association--Annual convention material 1972 September

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box 85, folder 5

American Psychological Association - Annual Convention Material 1972 September

box 49, folder 10

American Speech and Hearing Association annual convention material 1972 November 18-21

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Contains papers presented at convention.

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box 49, folder 11

Battison, Robbin / Phonological deletion in American sign language 1974 February

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box 49, folder 12

Battison, Robbin and Harry Markowicz / Sign aphasia and neurolinguistic theory 1974 February

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box 49, folder 13

Bellugi-Klima, Ursula / Grammatical comprehension test 1968 March

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box 49, folder 14

Braff, Reba G. / American Speech and Hearing Association 1972 November

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Remarks prepared for the Annual Convention of the American Speech and Hearing Association, San Francisco, California.

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box 49, folder 15

Caspar Hauser research--Marilyn Rigler's notes ca. 1975

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box 49, folder 16

Caspar Hauser research--Notecards by Marilyn Rigler comparing parallels of Genie and Caspar Hauser ca. 1975

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Possibly notecards for speech or presentation.

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box 49, folder 17

Caspar Hauser research--Text by Marilyn Rigler comparing parallels of Genie and Caspar Hauser ca. 1975

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Possibly a script for a speech or presentation.

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box 49, folder 18

Clark, Eve V. / What's in a word? On the child's acquisition of semantics in his first language 1971 August

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Paper presented at the Conference on Developmental Psycholinguistics, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.

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box 49, folder 19

Correspondence--Baumrind, Diana 1972 August 14

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To David Rigler. Also includes Rigler's response.

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box 49, folder 20

Correspondence--Goolishian, Harold A. 1976 May 1

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To David Rigler regarding paper presentation rejection.

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box 49, folder 21

Correspondence--Kennell, John H. 1973 October 30

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To David Rigler regarding presentations in Washington and Chicago.

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box 49, folder 22

Correspondence--Macken, Marlys A. 1972 November 22

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To Victoria Fromkin regarding Child Language Research Forum.

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box 49, folder 23

Correspondence--Regarding "Extreme Psychosocial Deprivation" symposium 1971 May 12-1972 June 7

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box 49, folder 24

Correspondence--Rigler, David 1972 April 14

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To Diana Baumrind

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box 49, folder 25

Correspondence--Rigler, David 1976 August 4-October 21

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Various recipients regarding paper presentations.

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box 49, folder 26

Correspondence--Shurley, Jay 1972 June 15

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Copy of letter to Dr. Lee Sechrest.

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box 49, folder 27

Correspondence--Shurley, Jay 1972 July 28

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To Diane Baumrind regarding paper for APA symposium.

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box 50, folder 1

Curtiss, Susan, et al / An update on the linguistic development of Genie 1975 March 13-15

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Paper presented at the 26th Annual Georgetown Round Table by Victoria Fromkin.

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box 50, folder 2

Curtiss, Susan, et al / Case of Genie: an update on her linguistic development-some questions, some answers 1973 December

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Paper presented at the winter meeting of the Linguistic Society of America.

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Curtiss, Susan, et al / Case of Genie: some questions, some answers ca. 1973 December

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box 50, folder 4

Curtiss, Susan, et al / Language acquisition after the critical period: Genie as of April 1973 1973 April

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Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Chicago Linguistic Society

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Curtiss, Susan, et al / Linguistic development of Genie 1973 September 18

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Includes letter to Victoria Fromkin noting the acceptance of the manuscript for publication in Language journal.

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box 50, folder 6

Curtiss, Susan, et al / Linguistic development of Genie 1974

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Language 50 (3): 528-554.

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box 50, folder 7

Ephemera--Conference schedule for paper presentation 1976 June 14-16

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Presentation at American Association for the Advancement of Science at University of Montana.

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box 50, folder 8

Ephemera--List of participants for XXth International Congress of Psychology 1972 August 13-19

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box 50, folder 9

Feldman, Heidi and Susan Goldin Meadow / Spontaneous generation of language: the study of deaf children of hearing parents 1973 October

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box 50, folder 10

Friedlander, Bernard Z. / Receptive language development in infancy: issues and problems 1970

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box 50, folder 11

Fromkin, Victoria, et al / Development of language in Genie: a case of language acquisition beyond the 'critical period' 1974

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Brain and Language 1, 81-107.

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box 50, folder 12

Hansen, Howard / First experiences and the emergence of "Genie" 1972 September 1-8

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Presented at the 80th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.

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box 50, folder 13

Hansen, Howard / Genesis of the tragedy 1972 January 26

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One-page overview of the Genie's background.

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box 50, folder 14

Hearn, Sharon / Year of reading instruction with Genie 1974 Fall

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box 50, folder 15

Hewes, Gordon W. / An explicit formulation of the relationship between tool-using, tool-making and the emergence of language ca. 1972

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box 50, folder 16

Kent, James T. / Eight months in the hospital 1972 September 1-8

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Prepared for presentation at the 80th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.

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box 50, folder 17

Krashen, Stephen / [Untitled working paper] ca. 1972 March

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box 50, folder 18

Krashen, Stephen, et al / Language lateralization in a case of psychosocial deprivation ca. 1973

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box 50, folder 19

Krashen, Stephen, et al / Neurolinguistic investigation of language acquisition in the case of an isolated child 1972 December

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Prepared for presentation at the winter meeting of the Linguistic Society of America, Atlanta, Georgia.

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box 50, folder 20

Language development beyond the 'critical age' ca. 1971

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Edited draft. Also includes photocopies of material entitled "Results of Comprehension Tests."

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box 84, folder 6

Language development beyond the 'critical age' ca. 1971

box 50, folder 21

Manuscript--Genie's history ca. 1975

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Handwritten draft by David Rigler.

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box 50, folder 22

Material regarding conference at Université Laval, Québec, Canada 1975 June 18-1976 April 1

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Regarding David Rigler's conference regarding psycho-social causes of the battered childhood syndrome.

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box 85, folder 7

Material regarding conference at Université Laval, Québec, Canada 1975 June 18-1976 April 1

box 50, folder 23

Outline for slide presentation 1972 January 20

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box 50, folder 24

Paper discussing the linguistic development of Genie ca. 1973

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No title or author.

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box 50, folder 25

Program proposal submission 1976 April 22

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Title: An abused child's percept of family: a case study

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box 50, folder 26

Richardson, Toni / Sign language as a means of communication for the institutionalized mentally retarded 1974 June

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Staff member of the Southbury Training School, Neurologically Impaired Program.

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box 50, folder 27

Rigler, David / Adolescence and hypnotherapy 1983 November 30

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Presented at International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Phoenix, AZ.

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box 50, folder 28

Rigler, David / Case of Genie: primary language learning in adolescence with extreme psychosocial deprivation: special problems relating to evaluation of cognition 1972 November 18-20

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Prepared for presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Speech and Hearing Association, San Francisco, California

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Rigler, David / Problems associated with evaluation and amelioration of prolonged deprivation 1973 March 30

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Presented as part of a symposium entitled Sensory and Social Deprivation: Conceptual and Clinical Perspectives. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Rigler, David / Prolonged deprivation: evaluation and amelioration 1973 October 20

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Presented as part of a symposium entitled: Sensory and Social Deprivation: Conceptual and Clinical Perspectives

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box 50, folder 31

Rigler, David and Marilyn Rigler / Attenuation of severe phobia in a historic case of extreme psychosocial deprivation 1972 January 12; undated

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Paper draft and notes on Genie's cat and dog phobias.

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box 50, folder 32

Rigler, David and Marilyn Rigler / Attenuation of severe phobia in a historic case of extreme psychosocial deprivation 1972

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Abstract for 20th International Congress of Psychology in Tokyo, Japan.

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Rigler, David and Marilyn Rigler / Persistent Effects of Early Experience 1975 April 12

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Paper presented at Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, Colorado.

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box 84, folder 1

Rigler, David, et al / Psychobiological study of an isolated thirteen-year-old girl 1971 September 30

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Final report of a study undertaken under provisions of a negotiated contract, HSM-42-71-31, with the National Institute of Mental Health, Health Services and Mental Health Administration, Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

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box 84, folder 2

Rigler, David, et al / Overview of Genie's developing language ca. 1974 September

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Prepared for presentation at Sign Language and Neurolinguistics conference, Rochester, New York, September 24- 25.

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box 84, folder 3

Rigler, Marilyn / Adventure: at home with Genie 1972 September 1-8

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Abstract and paper presented at the 80th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii. in a symposium, "Extreme Psychosocial Deprivation: The Case of Genie," David Rigler, Ph.D., Chairman.

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box 84, folder 4

Rigler, Marilyn / Adventure: at home with Genie 1972 November 18-20

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Prepared for presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Speech and Hearing Association, San Francisco, California.

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box 84, folder 5

Shurley, Jay / Social deprivation and social isolation : a review and attempt at integration 1968 February 29

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box 84, folder 6

Shurley, Jay T. / Sleep EEG patterns in a fourteen-year-old girl with severe development retardation 1972 January 21

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One-page abstract.

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box 84, folder 7

Shurley, Jay T. and Kirmach Natani / Sleep EEG patterns in a fourteen-year-old girl with severe developmental retardation 1972 September

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Prepared for presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii, September 1-8, 1972. Includes formal paper and one-page synopsis of findings.

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box 51, folder 1

Stanford University School of Medicine Fifth Child Language Research Forum--Various material 1973 January 19-1973 May 9

box 84, folder 8

Transcript of symposium "Extreme Psychosocial Deprivation: The Case of Genie" 1972 September 6

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Held during the 80th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.

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box 84, folder 9

Various material for International Congress of Psychology, Tokyo, Japan 1972 January 12

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Correspondence, instructions for submitting manuscript.

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box 84, folder 10

Various material for SRCD conference 1973 March 8-1973 March 30

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For presentation as part of a symposium entitled Sensory and Social Deprivation: Conceptual and Clinical Perspectives. Society for Research in Child Development. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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box 84, folder 11

Wilson, Paula Starks / Sign language as a means of communication for the mentally retarded ca. 1973

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Also includes directory of programs and people involved in the use of sign language with the mentally retarded

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box 84, folder 12

World Federation for Mental Health symposium material 1972 August 1-November 29

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3. Funding 1970-1976

Scope and Contents note

The series is comprised of correspondence, financial paperwork, grant applications, and other materials regarding funding needs and sources for the study. Some of these materials, due to privacy concerns, may be inaccessible to researchers. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian in advance so that access arrangements can be made as appropriate.

Arranged in subseries A-C as follows:

3A. Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles
3B. Grant Foundation
3C. National Institute of Mental Health.

3A. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles 1970-1976

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists mainly of correspondence and budget expenditure paperwork, but also includes a small amount of miscellaneous material.

box 51, folder 2

Advance request or expense report 1974 November 13

Scope and Contents note

Travel expenses for trip to San Diego Childrens Hospital Speech and Hearing Center.

box 51, folder 3

Correspondence--Beaty, William T. to David Rigler 1974 January 10

box 51, folder 4

Correspondence--Diogerardi, Sarah to David Rigler 1973 August 16

box 51, folder 5

Correspondence--Duque, Mrs. Gabriel C. to George R. Olincy, Andrew Norman Foundation 1973 November 30

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Correspondence--Fromkin, Victoria to David Rigler 1976 February 11

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Correspondence--Hansen, Howard 1973 January 26

Scope and Contents note

Memorandum to George Donnell regarding re-application.

box 51, folder 8

Correspondence--Letters to and from Alan Bell of National Science Foundation 1975 March 21; 1975 April 9

box 51, folder 9

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Ralph Guillon 1971 October 13

box 51, folder 10

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Robert Ward 1971 November 2

box 51, folder 11

Correspondence--Rigler, David. Solicitation letters 1973 November 14-1973 December 18

box 51, folder 12

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Gabriel C. Duque, Board of Directors, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles 1973 November 29

box 51, folder 13

Correspondence--Tarjan, George to David Rigler 1974 January 25

box 51, folder 14

Fund 7841--Budget and Expenditures 1971-1972

box 51, folder 15

Fund 7841--Budget and Expenditures 1972-1973

box 51, folder 16

Fund 7907--Equipment charges 1972 February 7

box 51, folder 17

Fund 7907--Expenditures and invoices 1970 November 25-1971 August

box 51, folder 18

Fund 7907--Tentative report 1972 January 26

box 51, folder 19

Fund 7908--Expenditures and invoices 1971 July 19-1971 October

box 51, folder 20

Fund 80436--Budget and expenditures 1975 January 10-1975 December

Scope and Contents note

Material taken from binder. Includes budget and expense reports for the final year of grant.

box 52, folder 1

Fund 80463--Various correspondence and memos concerning the grant 1971 May 3-1975 February 6

box 52, folder 2

Material regarding funding sources for Genie 1970 November

box 52, folder 3

Material regarding Genie's funding needs 1970 December 12-1972 February 16

3B. Grant Foundation 1970-1971

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists entirely of correspondence.

box 52, folder 4

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Philip Sapir 1970 December 8-1973 November 14

box 52, folder 5

Correspondence--Russell, Lynn to David Rigler 1971 November 30

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Correspondence--Sapir, Philip to David Rigler 1971 July-1976 August 12

box 52, folder 7

Correspondence--Sapir, Philip to Howard Hansen 1970 December 17

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Correspondence--Sapir, Philip to Harold P. Dean 1971 January 8

3C. National Institute of Mental Health 1970-1976

Scope and Contents note

This subseries consists of the primary grant applications of 1971-1974, correspondence, budgetary paperwork, and other assorted material.

box 52, folder 9

Correspondence--Author unknown ca. 1973 October

Scope and Contents note

Draft correspondence to David Rigler regarding discussion with Dr. E. Wayne Herron regarding grant renewal request.

box 52, folder 10

Correspondence--Fowler, [W.F.?] to David Rigler 1971 February 19

box 52, folder 11

Correspondence--Hansen, Howard ca. 1971 September

Scope and Contents note

Regarding new position available via the NIMH research contract.

box 52, folder 12

Correspondence--Herron, E. Wayne to David Rigler 1973 May 25; 1974 December 12

box 52, folder 13

Correspondence--HSM-42-71-31 1971 March 29-1971 September 9

Scope and Contents note

Various incoming and outgoing correspondence.

box 52, folder 14

Correspondence--Miller, John C. to David Rigler 1976 March 19

box 52, folder 15

Correspondence--Pearl, David to David Rigler 1974 December 6

box 52, folder 16

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Louis A. Wienckowski 1970 December 3; 1971 February 22

box 52, folder 17

Correspondence--Rigler, David to E. Wayne Herron 1973 March 28-1974 December 17

box 52, folder 18

Correspondence--Rigler, David ca. 1973 October

Scope and Contents note

Draft of letter to Dr. E. Wayne Herron regarding follow-up to recent site visit for the evaluation of the grant renewal request.

box 52, folder 19

Correspondence--Rigler, David to David Pearl 1971 March 22-1974 May 8

box 52, folder 20

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Harry B. Neustein 1976 March 19

box 52, folder 21

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Alvin Goins 1973 April 27

box 52, folder 22

Correspondence--Rigler, David to the National Institute of Health 1974 May 29

box 52, folder 23

Correspondence--Woodson, JoAnn to David Rigler 1975 January 13

box 52, folder 24

Ephemera--General information for grant applicants ca. 1973

box 52, folder 25

Grant application--Developmental consequence of extreme social isolation 1971 June 11

box 52, folder 26

Grant application--Developmental consequence of extreme social isolation 1972 August 3

box 52, folder 27

Grant application--Developmental consequence of extreme social isolation 1973 January 26

box 52, folder 28

Grant application--Developmental consequence of extreme social isolation 1974 May 30

box 52, folder 29

MH-21191--Appendix to renewal grant application (copy no. 20), and photographs ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

Includes two photographs of Genie and major papers presented at conferences.

box 52, folder 30

MH-21191--Application for continuation grant 1972 August 3

box 53, folder 1

MH-21191--Budget for three-month extension 1973 October-December

box 53, folder 2

MH-21191--Budget material related to grant 1971 October 14-1972 August 2

box 53, folder 3

MH-21191--Check sheet for submitting application for research grants ca. 1973

box 53, folder 4

MH-21191--Check sheet for submitting application for research grant 1974 May 30

box 53, folder 5

MH-21191--Detailed budget for first 12-month period 1970 December 15

box 53, folder 6

MH-21191--Expenditures for the report period 1973 January 7

box 53, folder 7

MH-21191--Monthly budget and expense reports 1974 January-December

box 53, folder 8

MH-21191--Various correspondence and material 1971 February 22-1978 April 11

box 53, folder 9

MH-21191--Various material 1971 February 22-1978 February 28

box 53, folder 10

MH-21191--Various material related to grant 1971 May 20-1972 February 8

box 53, folder 11

Miscellaneous material on expenditures 1971 May-1971 July 9

box 53, folder 12

Negotiated contract ca. 1971

box 53, folder 13

Notes for renewal of application of 'Genie grant' ca. 1973 January

box 53, folder 14

David Rigler's notes from phone call with Daniel Pearl regarding grant proposal ca. 1971

box 53, folder 15

Notice of grant awarded 1974 June 1

box 53, folder 16

Report of research grant expenditures 1976 June 4

box 53, folder 17

Request to continue the study of the Genie's development ca. 1973 April

Scope and Contents note

Includes comprehensive progress report and bibliographic references.

box 53, folder 18

Rigler, David. Draft letter to L. Alan Sroufe ca. 1973

box 53, folder 19

Supplementary information for personnel costs requested 1972 February 23

box 53, folder 20

Correspondence and grant applications 1971-1974

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and grant applications.

box 53, folder 21

Various material gathered for site visit June 18, 1973 1971-1973

4. Guardianship 1970-1978

Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of correspondence, items related to Genie's education, legal paperwork regarding Genie's foster care, and other miscellaneous material. Some of these materials, due to privacy concerns, may be inaccessible to researchers. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian in advance so that access arrangements can be made as appropriate.

Subseries subseries A-D as follows:

4A. Correspondence
4B. Education
4C. Legal materials
4D. Miscellaneous.

4A. Correspondence 1971-1978

Scope and Contents note

This subseries includes correspondence regarding various aspects of David and Marilyn Rigler's roles as Genie's foster parents, including communication with schools and Los Angeles social service departments. Also includes items concerning Genie's placement after she left the Rigler's home.

box 53, folder 22

Butler, Jean to David Rigler regarding need for a meeting with the Los Angeles District 1971 March 7

box 53, folder 23

Arredondo, David to John Miner 1977 February 22

box 53, folder 24

Cohen, Seymour R. re. Genie's medical exam 1971 November 1

box 53, folder 25

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services. Permission to travel with the Riglers 1973 April 12; 1974 April 1

box 84, folder 13

Curtiss, Susan and Jeni E. Yamada to John Miner regarding Genie's placement 1978 January 6

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box 53, folder 26

Curtiss, Susan and Jeni E. Yamada to John Miner regarding Genie's placement 1978 January 6

box 84, folder 14

Curtiss, Susan R. draft letter to Los Angeles Mental Health Center 1977 August 23

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box 53, folder 27

Curtiss, Susan R. draft letter to Los Angeles Mental Health Center 1977 August 23

box 84, folder 15

Greenan, Thomas F. to David Rigler re: placement in Crockett home 1977 May 18

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box 53, folder 28

Greenan, Thomas F. to David Rigler, re. placement in the Crockett home. 1977 May 18

box 53, folder 29

Lambert, Earl to David Rigler 1978 November 28

box 53, folder 30

Light, Sally to the Riglers, re. foster home license 1971 September 27

box 53, folder 31

Longenecker, Ethel to the Riglers 1973 August 1

box 53, folder 32

Rigler, David to Dr. Ernest P. Willenberg, Los Angeles Unified School District 1971 May 7

box 84, folder 16

Rigler, David to Jean Butler 1971 August 6

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box 53, folder 33

Rigler, David to Jean Butler 1971 August 6-7

box 84, folder 17

Rigler, David. Draft memorandum to Mr. Carson re: Butler letter to Mr. Galloway 1971 October 6

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box 53, folder 34

Rigler, David. Draft memorandum to Mr. Carson regarding Jean Butler's letter to Mr. Galloway 1971 October 6

box 53, folder 35

Rigler, David. Memorandum to Dr. George Donnell 1971 December 11

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Jean Butler's allegations and behavior in regards to Genie.

box 53, folder 36

Rigler, David to John Miner 1972-1975; 1977

box 53, folder 37

Rigler, David to Stanley Wauchope, Principal, Diane Leichman School 1974 October 4

box 53, folder 38

Rigler, David to Gloria Shepard. Summary of Genie's history 1975 June 4

box 54, folder 1

Rigler, David to Saundra Thexton, Bureau of Social Services 1975 June 5

box 54, folder 2

Rigler, David to James Hurst, Principal, Lincoln School 1975 June 5

box 54, folder 3

Various correspondence and legal documents related to Genie's guardianship 1977 January 3-1978 November 28

box 54, folder 4

Wiley, Irene. Letters to David Rigler and Marilyn Rigler describing Susan's overnight visits. 1973 December 31; 1974 January 26

4B. Education 1970-1977

Scope and Contents note

Subseries is comprised of school progress reports, pedagogical material from the Los Angeles Unified School District, a small amount of correspondence, and other ephemera and miscellaneous material.

box 54, folder 5

Authorization for exchange of medical, psychological, and education information between school and David Rigler 1975 June 2

Scope and Contents note

Signed by Irene Wiley.

box 54, folder 6

Diane S. Leichman School--Correspondence 1975 June 12

Scope and Contents note

Letter regarding Genie leaving school.

box 54, folder 7

Diane S. Leichman School--Correspondence 1974 June 11; 1974 October 4

Scope and Contents note

Regarding placement of Genie at the school and her psychological testing.

box 54, folder 8

Diane S. Leichman School--Notes and progress reports 1974 May 2; 1975 June 12-13

box 54, folder 9

Diane S. Leichman School--Progress report card for Genie 1975 January 24

box 54, folder 10

Immaculate Heart College--Progress report 1973 February 15

box 54, folder 11

Lincoln School--Graduation program 1976 [June?]

box 54, folder 12

Lincoln School--Various paperwork 1976-1977

Scope and Contents note

School notices and rules, Genie's medical certification, immunization history and consent, and pupil summary record.

box 84, folder 18

Los Angeles Unified School District--Miscellaneous material 1971-1973

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box 54, folder 13

Los Angeles Unified School District--Miscellaneous material 1971-1973; 1976 June 20

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, notes, and other material.

box 54, folder 14

Los Angeles Unified School District--Sample material 1970 December 14

Scope and Contents note

Illustrates a systematic educational program for a child who needs rehabilitation.

box 54, folder 15

Sophia T. Salvin School--Culmination ceremonies material 1974 June 19

Scope and Contents note

Includes program enclosed in original art work [Genie's ?] and copy of certificate of completion.

box 54, folder 16

Sophia T. Salvin School--Individual examination report for Genie 1973 January 15

box 54, folder 17

Sophia T. Salvin School--Progress report cards and parent conference reports 1973 June 14; 1974 June 20

box 54, folder 18

Sophia T. Salvin School--Progress reports 1973 June 14, 1974 February 1

4C. Legal 1970-1978

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of social worker reports, the Rigler's foster care paperwork, notices of court hearings, and material from John Miner, Genie's state-appointed attorney and advocate.

box 54, folder 19

Butler, Jean / Facts regarding the Susan Wiley case from the daily notes and memory of Jean O. Butler 1971 September 14

box 54, folder 20

Case number 408818--Notice of hearing 1976 April 30

box 54, folder 21

Case number 408818--Notices of hearings and disposition proceedings 1973 September 7-1975 June 13

box 54, folder 22

Case number P 581851--Affidavit of attending physician 1972 March 30

box 84, folder 19

Case number P 581851--Declaration of David Rigler 1978 August 23

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box 54, folder 23

Case number P 581851--Declaration of David Rigler 1978 August 23

box 54, folder 24

Case number P 581851--Subpoena for David Rigler 1978 September 1

box 54, folder 25

Children's Services worker's report 1975 June 13

box 54, folder 26

Children's Services worker's report 1975 June 13

box 84, folder 20

Department of Mental Hygiene licenses for the Rigler home 1972 January 15-1975 December 10

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box 54, folder 27

Department of Mental Hygiene licenses for the Rigler home 1972 January 15-1975 December 10

box 54, folder 28

Department of Public Social Services material 1971 May 17-1972 October 16

Scope and Contents note

Incoming and outgoing correspondence and hand written notes regarding costs for permanent placement

box 54, folder 29

Foster parent paperwork 1971 September 21-1972 March 24

box 84, folder 21

Foster Care Payment Voucher material nd.

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box 54, folder 30

Foster care payment voucher material 1973 June 1-1975 March 1

box 54, folder 31

Foster care paperwork 1974 September 30

box 54, folder 32

Miner, John--Various material 1972 September 1-1978 September 18

Scope and Contents note

Includes power of attorney and other authorizations.

box 54, folder 33

Miner, John--Genie file 1978 March-1979 March

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence and extensive notes regarding numerous foster homes after Genie left Rigler's.

box 54, folder 34

Notice of hearing in juvenile court of Los Angeles 1972 October 10

box 54, folder 35

Notice of hearing in juvenile court of Los Angeles 1975 May 29

box 54, folder 36

Omanksy, Susan--handwritten note ca. 1974 October 24

box 54, folder 37

Social worker's report 1970 November 5

Scope and Contents note

Original recommendation to remove Genie from parents and made a dependent child of the court.

4D. Miscellaneous 1971-1978

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of a variety of material including items related to Jean Butler's involvement in Genie's foster care placement, various notes by David Rigler, Department of Social Services paperwork, and other miscellaneous material.

box 54, folder 38

Care instructions for Genie while the Rigler's are away ca. 1972

box 54, folder 39

David Rigler's notes on Genie's situation 1978 January 16

box 54, folder 40

Material related to foster situation with Greenan and Kodamo 1978 March

Scope and Contents note

Includes notes from David Rigler.

box 54, folder 41

Material related to Jean Butler. 1971 August 26; undated

box 54, folder 42

Placement in Beatrice Mansfield family home 1975 November 7

Scope and Contents note

Paperwork from California Health and Welfare Agency.

box 54, folder 43

Report of facility evaluation 1974 June 21

Scope and Contents note

Report of unannounced site visit of the Rigler's home.

box 54, folder 44

Rigler's application for child care license 1971 August 15

box 54, folder 45

Social worker's post-visit summary report 1973 October 25

Scope and Contents note

Prepared by Constance K. Young

box 55, folder 1

Tablet with David Rigler's handwritten notes 1971 September 30-1971 December 13

Scope and Contents note

Notes on the decision to foster Susan Wiley and meeting notes regarding Jean Butler.

box 55, folder 2

Termination of Genie's social security benefits 1973 February 3

box 55, folder 3

Text for Genie explaining her history ca. 1971

Scope and Contents note

Possibly written by Marilyn Rigler.

box 84, folder 22

Various Material 1971 December-1978 September

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box 55, folder 4

Various Material 1971 December-1978 September

Scope and Contents note

Includes paperwork regarding Genie's education and health and the Rigler's foster care paperwork.

box 84, folder 23

Various material regarding Jean Butler 1971 September 18; 1972 December 4

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box 55, folder 5

Various material regarding Jean Butler 1971 March 7-December 11

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and reports regarding Genie's temporary placement.

5. Lawsuit 1978-1984

Scope and Contents note

Series includes correspondence, miscellaneous notes, and a variety of legal paperwork including complaints, summonses, depositions, interrogatories, and the final settlement agreement for case number C 276459. Some of these materials, due to privacy concerns, may be inaccessible to researchers. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian in advance so that access arrangements can be made as appropriate.

box 55, folder 6

Requests for information by Jean Butler from Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles 1978 January 23 and 27

box 55, folder 7

Correspondence--Freedom of Information Act request for grant no. R12 MH21191 1978 February 28

Scope and Contents note

Response by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to FOIA request of Jean Butler with note to David Rigler.

box 55, folder 8

Correspondence--Rigler, David 1978 April 27

Scope and Contents note

Unopened and returned letter originally sent to Genie.

box 55, folder 9

Case number C 276459 1979 March 14-1984 February 13

Scope and Contents note

Summons, Second amended complaint, Substitution of attorney, settlement agreement

box 55, folder 10

Correspondence--Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles memorandums 1979 April 9-1981 September 9

box 55, folder 11

Correspondence--Carlisle, C.J. to David Rigler 1979 May 8

box 55, folder 12

Interview with David Rigler by Farmers Insurance Group regarding Wiley lawsuit 1979 May 18

box 84, folder 24

Interview with David Rigler by Farmers Insurance re: Lawsuit

Language of Material: English.

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box 55, folder 13

Correspondence--Home & Clifford to David Rigler 1980 April 7; 1980 December 15

box 55, folder 14

Various correspondence regarding Genie's medical and research records 1980 May 16-1980 June 17

box 55, folder 15

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Susan Grant 1980 June 11

Scope and Contents note

Regarding need to preserve records.

box 84, folder 25

Case number C 276459--Deposition of Howard Hansen 1981 January 23

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box 84, folder 26

Correspondence--Rushfeldt, Shelley & McCurdy to David Rigler and Howard Hansen 1981 March 12-November 18

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box 84, folder 27

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Randall L. Shelley of Rushfeldt, Shelley & McCurdy 1981 July 9

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box 55, folder 19

Case number C 276459--Responses to interrogatories by David Rigler 1981 November

box 55, folder 20

Correspondence--Shelley, Randall L. to David Rigler 1981 October 20

Scope and Contents note

Includes attachment regarding interrogatories.

box 55, folder 21

List of possible witnesses ca. 1981

Scope and Contents note

Written by David Rigler.

box 55, folder 22

Correspondence--Skuse, David to David Rigler 1982 December

Scope and Contents note

With Dr. Rigler's response.

box 55, folder 23

Case number C 276459--Various materials 1983 September 12-1984 September 19

Scope and Contents note

Notice of taking deposition; Copy of request for dismissal; correspondence.

box 84, folder 28

Case number C 276459--Deposition of Howard Hansen 1983 November 2

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box 55, folder 25

Correspondence--Rushfeldt, Shelley & McCurdy to David Rigler 1983 November 17-1984 February 13

box 55, folder 26

Case number C 276459--Deposition of David Rigler, vol. 1 1983 December 16

box 55, folder 27

Case number C 276459--Deposition of David Rigler, vol. 2 1983 December 17

box 56, folder 1

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Kenneth Drake of Rushfeldt, Shelley & McCurdy 1983 December 28

Scope and Contents note

Lists potential defense witnesses and discusses Jean Butler.

box 56, folder 2

Questions to ask Jean Butler with notes by David Rigler ca. 1983

box 56, folder 3

Yellow letter tablet with handwritten notes by David Rigler ca. 1983

box 56, folder 4

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Rushfeldt, Shelley & McCurdy 1984 January 17

box 56, folder 5

Case number C 276459--Settlement agreement and correspondence 1984 April 24; 1984 May 10

box 84, folder 29

Case number C 276459--Settlement agreement and correspondence

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box 56, folder 6

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Irene Wiley, Howard Hansen, and Susan Curtiss 1984 June, September

box 84, folder 30

Correspondence--Rigler, David to Irene Wiley, Howard Hansen, and Susan Curtiss

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box 56, folder 7

Correspondence--Shelley, Randall L. 1984 August 24

Scope and Contents note

Letter copied to David Rigler and Howard Hansen regarding Wiley v. Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles

box 84, folder 31

Correspondence--Shelley, Randall L.

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6. Miscellaneous 1968-2003

Scope and Contents note

Series consists of article clippings, correspondence, material related to Genie's medical history and care, printed material, notes, ephemera, and other assorted items. Some of these materials, particularly the medical files, may be inaccessible to researchers due to privacy concerns. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian in advance so that access arrangements can be made as appropriate.

Arranged in subseries A-D as follows:

6A. Clippings
6B. Correspondence
6C. Medical files
6D. Assorted notes and papers.

6A. Clippings 1970-1994

Scope and Contents note

Various articles about Genie and related cases and issues.

box 84, folder 33

Assorted on Genie's discovery 1970 December 5; 1979 March 18; undated

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box 84, folder 34

Shryock, Harold / Sleeping intellects: why you should be glad your child is curious / Harold Shryock 1971 April

Scope and Contents note

Mentions Genie's case.

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box 84, folder 35

Computers simulate physiological systems 1971 June 7

Scope and Contents note

From C&EN.

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box 84, folder 36

Linguist studies development of girl isolated for 11 years. Interview with Victoria Fromkin 1972 October 25

Scope and Contents note

From Eugene, Oregon Register-Guard, page 2E.

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box 84, folder 37

Girl's Sleep Eyed 1975 July 22

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box 84, folder 38

Profs hope to bring ape-boy to Boston 1976 May 14

Scope and Contents note

San Francisco Examiner, pg. 16.

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box 84, folder 39

Retarded girl used for profit, suit alleges 1979 March 18

Scope and Contents note

Los Angeles Times, Part I: 22.

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box 84, folder 40

Pines, Maya / Civilizing of Genie 1981 September

Scope and Contents note

Psychology Today, pg. 28-34.

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box 84, folder 41

Cutting through the silence. Review of Russ Rymer's book 1993 May 2

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box 84, folder 42

A 'wild child' conflict: science vs. compassion 1994 October 17

Scope and Contents note

Review of NOVA documentary.

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box 84, folder 43

Spitting into the wind ca. 1977

Scope and Contents note

Clipping from British newspaper on the fostering of a disturbed 12-year old girl. No publication data.

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box 79, folder 1

Compendium of photocopied stories on Genie's discovery 1970 November 16-1970 December 16

box 79, folder 2

Genie - The 'Wild Child' of California 1981 October 4

Scope and Contents note

From San Francisco Chronicle.

box 79, folder 3

Various articles on Genie 1992 June-1993 June 13

Scope and Contents note

Includes Natalie Angier's review of Rymer book from New York Times Book Review and David Rigler's response.

box 81, folder 1

Various articles on Genie's discovery and family 1970 November 17-1970 December 16

6B. Correspondence 1970-2003

Scope and Contents note

Subseries includes correspondence from Russ Rymer, author of articles and a book about Genie, miscellaneous correspondence from public interested in Genie's case, various letters regarding documentary productions, and other assorted items.

box 56, folder 22

Requests for information on Genie's case 1970 December 24-1971 July 6

Scope and Contents note

From students at various schools.

box 56, folder 23

Cards and letters sent to Genie by the general public 1970 December-1971 April

box 56, folder 24

Price, Donna 1971 March 16

Scope and Contents note

To Genie from young girl who read of her story.

box 56, folder 25

Copy of inter-departmental memo to Howard Hansen regarding Mrs. Wiley 1971 July 23

box 56, folder 26

Various correspondence. 1971 August-1974 November 11

box 56, folder 27

Requests for information on Genie 1972 July 5-1975 October 21

Scope and Contents note

General requests from the public.

box 56, folder 28

Fromkin, Victoria to David Rigler 1972 December 8

box 56, folder 29

Secher, Allen and Richard Milton to David Rigler 1974 April 11

Scope and Contents note

Regarding documentary film project.

box 56, folder 30

Various correspondence regarding visit of Peter Griffiths from Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasglow, Scotland 1975 April-July

box 56, folder 31

Kagan, Jerome to David Rigler 1975 May 29

box 56, folder 32

Hanzik, Marjorie to Marilyn Rigler 1975 August 11

box 56, folder 33

Hoffman, Kay to David Rigler 1975 October 17

Scope and Contents note

Regarding production of Genie's story.

box 56, folder 34

Fromkin, Victoria to David Rigler 1976 February 11

box 56, folder 35

McGrath, Marian 1978 November 9

Scope and Contents note

To David Rigler regarding payment for paper publication. Dr. Rigler's draft reply is also included.

box 56, folder 36

Lucas, Martin 1981 January 8

Scope and Contents note

To David Rigler regarding possible British documentary on Genie.

box 56, folder 37

Rymer, Russ to David Rigler 1988 September 22-1993 June 30

box 84, folder 44

Rymer, Russ to David Rigler 1988 September 22-1993 June 30

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box 56, folder 38

Reactions of Rigler friends and associates to Rymer's New Yorker article 1992 April 18-1993 June 26

box 56, folder 39

Garmon, Linda 1992 May 6-1994 December 20

Scope and Contents note

Various correspondence from producer for NOVA documentary on Genie.

box 56, folder 40

Miner, John to David Rigler regarding Russ Rymer's article 1992 June 2

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopy of letter Miner sent to Russ Rymer.

box 56, folder 41

Rigler, David to Linda Garmon, WGBH - NOVA producer 1992 July 17, November 14, December 24

box 56, folder 42

Rigler, David to Russ Rymer 1992 July 19, August 5; 1993 July 8

box 56, folder 43

Wiley, Irene to David Rigler 1992 August 21-1993 July 20

box 56, folder 44

Rigler, David to Irene Wiley 1992 September 5-1993 January 30

box 56, folder 45

Sage, DeWitt to David Rigler 1992 October 8

box 56, folder 46

Rymer, Russ--various material 1992 October 12-1993 April 30

box 56, folder 47

Rigler, David to Gail Eisen 1993 January 23

box 56, folder 48

Schaub, Ben to David Rigler 1993 April 7; 1993 June 22

box 56, folder 49

Rigler, David to Rebecca Sinkler 1993 May 30

box 56, folder 50

Reader reactions to New York Times Book Review article 1993 June 10 and June 13

box 56, folder 51

[Mabel ?] 1994 November 4

Scope and Contents note

Personal note to David and Marilyn Rigler regarding NOVA documentary.

box 56, folder 52

Wiley, Irene. Photocopy of letter to the Riglers 1996 June 15

box 56, folder 53

Viewer's reaction to NOVA special 1996 September 13

box 56, folder 54

NBC Dateline 1997 February 8-25

Scope and Contents note

Letters and email from Michael Mierendorf and Evelyn Maturana to David Rigler.

box 56, folder 55

Feldman, Gina 1997 April 15

Scope and Contents note

Fax to David Rigler regarding planned documentary by NHK.

box 56, folder 56

Tokyo Broadcasting System to David Rigler 2003 September 19

6C. Medical files 1970-1977

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of material regarding Genie's medical care and history. Included are dental x-rays, charts, hospital records, nursing care plans and notes, immunization information, dental records, Medi-cal paperwork, results from various tests, and assorted notes and material.

box 57, folder 1

Genie's height and weight record 1970-1974

box 57, folder 2

Notes from nurses and doctors from original hospital stay 1970 November 4-1971 January 21

Scope and Contents note

Includes a rough draft of a pre-admission case history and spiral notebooks.

box 57, folder 3

Hospital records of [Genie] from Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles (1 of 2) 1970 November 4-1971 August 11

Scope and Contents note

Medical history, progress notes, order sheets, medication and treatment sheets, and patient activity sheets.

box 57, folder 4

Hospital records of [Genie] from Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles (2 of 2) 1970 November 4-1971 August 11

Scope and Contents note

Bedside records, temperature charts, and nurses notes.

box 57, folder 5

Occupational therapy evaluation and initial notes 1970 November 12-1973 June 28

box 57, folder 6

Nursing care plans 1970 November 20 and 24

box 57, folder 7

Genie's dental x-rays 1971 January 27

box 57, folder 8

Patient records from Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles for Genie 1971; 1975; 1977

box 57, folder 9

Genie's enuresis report 1972 March 18-1972 April 5

box 57, folder 10

Immunization certificate for Genie 1972 May-September

box 57, folder 11

Genie's enuresis chart ca. 1972

box 57, folder 12

Genie's enuresis chart ca. 1972 November

Scope and Contents note

Some of the notations are in Genie's handwriting.

box 57, folder 13

History and testing of Genie's hearing 1974 June 18-1975 April 17

box 57, folder 14

Notes and documentation on Genie's hearing problem ca. 1975

box 57, folder 15

Medi-Cal patient identification card 1975

box 57, folder 16

Miscellaneous medical paperwork 1975 March 16

box 57, folder 17

Miscellaneous letter from Genie's dentist 1975 June 25

box 57, folder 18

Paperwork from Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled regarding medical testing for Genie 1975 October 15-16

box 57, folder 19

Merci School and Activity Center student medical evaluation 1976 June 17

box 57, folder 20

Medi-Cal paperwork. Includes photograph 1977 January 28 and March 30

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph of Genie.

box 57, folder 21

Medical request for stay in hospital for Genie 1977 April 29

box 57, folder 22

Progress notes regarding psychiatric session [author unknown] 1977 May 3

box 80, folder 9

Genie's enuresis chart 1972

6D Assorted notes and papers 1968-1993

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of a variety of miscellaneous items including printed material, notes, ephemera, and other assorted pieces.

box 57, folder 23

Printed Material--Southwest Regional Laboratory for Educational Research and Development / Word attack skills: review of literature 1968 June

box 57, folder 24

Printed Material--Schechter, Marshall D., et al / Perceptual isolation therapy: a new experimental approach in the treatment of children using infantile autistic defenses 1969 January

Scope and Contents note

Reprinted from Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, Volume VIII, No. 1

box 57, folder 25

Printed Material--Protection of the individual as a research subject 1969 May 1

Scope and Contents note

Printed by U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

box 58, folder 1

Personal identification of Father ca. 1970

box 84, folder 45

Personal identification of Father ca. 1970

Access Information

This file open for research. Duplication strictly prohibited.

box 58, folder 2

Pencil sketches of Genie in rehabilitation 1970 November

Scope and Contents note

Artist unknown.

box 58, folder 3

Various material received by Dr. David Rigler from Dr. James Kent 1970 November 4-1971 September 18

Scope and Contents note

Brief history of Genie, correspondence, notes, etc., received by Dr. Rigler in 1979.

box 84, folder 46

Various material received by Dr. David Rigler from Dr. James Kent 1970 November 4- 1971 September 18

Access Information

This file open for research.

box 58, folder 4

Rigler, Marilyn--Pacific Oaks College placement service application 1971 May 16

Scope and Contents note

Includes Marilyn Rigler's resume and educational history.

box 58, folder 5

Butler, Jean--Receipts for rubella tests 1971 June 25 and 1971 July 6

box 58, folder 6

Small reading primer presented to David Rigler by Jean Butler ca. 1971 July

Scope and Contents note

Includes two brief handwritten notes.

box 58, folder 7

Printed Material--Committee on linguistics, Stanford University / Papers and reports on child language development/No. 3 1971 December

Scope and Contents note

Compendium of five documents.

box 58, folder 8

Rigler, David--Curriculum vitae ca. 1972

box 58, folder 9

Printed Material--Program on voice disorders in school children: clinical management 1972 May

Scope and Contents note

Compendium of articles from program sponsored by California Department of Education, April 26-28, and, May 8- 10, 1972 in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

box 58, folder 10

Printed Material--Research related to children bulletin 31 1972 September-1973 February

Scope and Contents note

A bibliography of articles and studies.

box 58, folder 11

Rigler, David--Notes ca. 1973

box 58, folder 12

Rigler, David--Yellow notepad with various notations ca. 1973

box 58, folder 13

Rigler, David--Notes 1973 April 28

Scope and Contents note

Stenographer's notebook.

box 58, folder 14

Rigler, Marilyn--Master's thesis "The case of Genie" 1974

box 84, folder 47

Rigler, Marilyn--Master's thesis "The case of Genie" 1974

Access Information

File open for research. Duplication strictly prohibited.

box 58, folder 15

Printed Material--Rogers, Linda / Cerebral dominance [BIS Conference Report no. 34] 1974 February

box 58, folder 16

Publisher's release 1975 February 24

Scope and Contents note

To publish "The Linguistic Development of Genie" in book.

box 58, folder 17

Rigler, David--Notes 1974 April 3-May 15

box 58, folder 18

Printed Material--UCLA Educator/Volume 17, no. 2 1975 Spring

Scope and Contents note

Contains articles by Stephen D. Krashen and Joseph E. Bogen.

box 58, folder 19

Brown, Roger / [Book chapter excerpt] 1976 July 16; 1976 August 1

Scope and Contents note

Includes manuscript originally sent to David Rigler for comment. Also includes correspondence which discusses the chapter.

box 58, folder 20

Ephemera--Flyer for Susan Curtiss's book "Genie: A psycholinguistic study of a modern-day 'wild child'" ca. 1977 September

box 58, folder 21

Rigler, David--Notes ca. 1978

box 58, folder 22

Rigler, David--Notes regarding telephone conversation with Irene Wiley 1993 February 13

box 58, folder 23

Rigler, David--Response to Natalie Angier's review 1993 April-June

box 56, folder 8

Correspondence--Butler, Jean to David Rigler 1984 October 10; 1984 October 23

box 56, folder 9

Correspondence--Wiley, Irene to David Rigler 1984 October 15

box 84, folder 32

Correspondence--Wiley, Irene to David Rigler

Access Information

This file is open for research. Duplication is strictly prohibited.

box 56, folder 10

Hand written notes by unidentified author ca. 1984

7. Photographs ca. 1895-1993 (bulk 1970-1977)

Scope and Contents note

Included in the series are color slides, color prints, black and white prints, negative film, and contact sheets.

box 59, folder 1

Various images of Irene Wiley's family. 1895-ca.1920

Scope and Contents note

Some photos taken in Eugene, Oregon.

box 59, folder 2

Various images of Irene Wiley's family. ca. 1920-1960

Scope and Contents note

Scanned images that had been mounted in a photo album. Sheets have been removed from album.

box 59, folder 3

Genie at approximately 2 years old with brother ca. 1960

Scope and Contents note

Negatives made from film received from Genie's mother.

box 59, folder 4

Irene Wiley's family including grandmother and son Johnny 1970 December

Scope and Contents note

Color prints.

box 59, folder 5

[Wiley home?] ca. 1971

Scope and Contents note

8x10 b/w prints made from color transparencies sent by Dr. Jay Shurley.

box 59, folder 6

Various pictures of Genie ca. 1971-1975

Scope and Contents note

Color and b/w prints.

box 59, folder 7

Various montages of Genie with descriptive captions 1971-1975

Scope and Contents note

Includes photos of tantrum behavior and Larry Solow teaching Genie sign language.

box 59, folder 8

Images of Genie's drawings 1971-1976

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 59, folder 9

Language acquisition charts 1971 June-1974 November

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 59, folder 10

Genie in outdoors environments 1971 August-September; 1972 November

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 59, folder 11

Genie on carousel and at park 1971 September

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 3.

box 59, folder 12

Wooden blocks on carpeted floor 1971 September

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints.

box 59, folder 13

Genie on carousel and playing with big ball 1971 September-November

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 93.

box 59, folder 14

Genie in tub and playing with model 1971 October

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 b/w prints. From envelope labeled no. 91.

box 59, folder 15

Genie playing beside fountain playing with water ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

5 x 7 color prints.

box 59, folder 16

Genie sitting on floor with unidentified woman and looking at doll in carriage ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

Color prints.

box 59, folder 17

Genie, with head down, sitting in a chair ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. Other miscellaneous images on the film.

box 59, folder 18

Genie's room [?] with objects ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 85.

box 59, folder 19

Miscellaneous photographs ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

Color print and b/w print.

box 59, folder 20

Two images of Genie smiling ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

Color and b/w print.

box 59, folder 21

Various images of Genie ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

Color prints.

box 59, folder 22

Various images of Genie grooming, playing, exploring, and interacting with others ca. 1972

Scope and Contents note

B/w contact sheets. Negative film.

box 59, folder 23

Various images of Genie, some with Marilyn Rigler 1972

Scope and Contents note

Color and b/w prints. From envelope labeled no. 6.

box 59, folder 24

Behaviors and toilet training charts 1972-1973

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 59, folder 25

Genie, the Arcadia home, and objects 1972-1975

Scope and Contents note

5 x 7 color prints. Appear to be copies of slide images.

box 59, folder 26

Various shots of Genie 1972 January-December

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 59, folder 27

Various images include Genie in tub and Genie looking at Christmas tree 1972 February

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 75.

box 59, folder 28

Genie and the Arcadia house 1972 April, June, and December

Scope and Contents note

Color slides. Include images of her April 1972 birthday party.

box 59, folder 29

Genie playing with finger puppets 1972 June

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. Small strip of negative film. From envelope labeled no. 7.

box 59, folder 30

Play-Doh models made by Genie of her family members 1972 June

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 56.

box 59, folder 31

4th of July images 1972 July 4

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 92.

box 59, folder 32

Bathroom sink with colorful toys arrayed on top 1972 July 8

Scope and Contents note

Color prints. From envelope labeled no. 83.

box 59, folder 33

Genie outside by picnic table 1972 September

Scope and Contents note

4 x 3 b/w print.

box 59, folder 34

Genie trimming her toe nails [with Marilyn Rigler?] 1972 October

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 78.

box 59, folder 35

Genie wearing swimming mask and fins [with Marilyn Rigler?] 1972 October

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 81.

box 59, folder 36

Genie looking at cars and into toy baby carriage 1972 December

Scope and Contents note

Negative film.

box 59, folder 37

Genie's dolls 1972 December 6

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 80.

box 59, folder 38

Genie with her mother 1972 December 25

Scope and Contents note

B/w contact sheets and negative film. Film envelope labeled "Negative for CS-1." Miscellaneous images are also on the film.

box 59, folder 39

Genie at the grocery store ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 86.

box 59, folder 40

Genie outdoors at playground ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

B/w prints. Negative film. Additional images on negatives. From envelope labeled no. 69

box 59, folder 41

Genie playing with doll and exploring outside with mother? ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 84.

box 60, folder 1

Genie riding horse ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

Negative film.

box 60, folder 2

Various shots at outdoor park, including Genie riding a horse ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 106.

box 60, folder 3

Various of Genie with others and one school portrait 1973

Scope and Contents note

Color prints. From envelope labeled no. 5.

box 60, folder 4

Genie at her birthday party with Pam [?] 1973 April 8

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 b/w prints.

box 60, folder 5

Mainly headshots of Genie 1973 January

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. Negative film (includes images not found in prints). From envelope labeled no. 70.

box 60, folder 6

Genie in various environments 1973 February

Scope and Contents note

3 x 5 color prints. Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 52. Genie playing in snow at Geller cabin; at school; and with her mother.

box 60, folder 7

Various images of Genie 1973 February-April

Scope and Contents note

Color slides. Includes some images of Genie with her mother.

box 60, folder 8

Genie at the beach 1973 March

Scope and Contents note

B/w contact sheets and negative film.

box 60, folder 9

Genie at the beach with others, flying kite 1973 March

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 4.5 prints. From envelope labeled no. 103.

box 60, folder 10

Genie with her mother and at airport and on plane for Palo Alto trip 1973 May

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 4.5 prints.. From envelope labeled no. 73.

box 60, folder 11

Genie at airport and on plane for Palo Alto trip 1973 May

Scope and Contents note

B/w contact sheets and negative film.

box 60, folder 12

Various images of Genie 1973 May-August; 1973 November

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 60, folder 13

Genie alone, in school environment, and at beach. 1973 June; 1974 March

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 60, folder 14

Genie at Yosemite kayaking 1973 September 27

Scope and Contents note

3.25 x 4.5 b/w prints. Contact strips and negative film. From envelope labeled no. 82.

box 60, folder 15

Various images of Genie 1973 November-December

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 60, folder 16

Various images of children and young adults washing a car 1973 November 12

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. Film envelope was addressed to: Wiley, I. 6722 N. Golden West.

box 60, folder 17

Genie eating at McDonald's 1973 December

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 3.5 color prints. Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 1

box 60, folder 18

Various of Genie eating McDonald's, at the park, riding a horse 1973 December

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 3.5 color prints. Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 77

box 60, folder 19

Genie at Griffith Park ca. 1974

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. From envelope labeled no. 10.

box 60, folder 20

Genie experiencing a tantrum ca. 1974

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. From envelope marked no. 51.

box 60, folder 21

Genie's drawings ca. 1974

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints.

box 60, folder 22

T-scope images ca. 1974

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. Various simple images, possibly for visual stimuli of test subject.

box 60, folder 23

Genie playing with blocks and in tub ca. 1974 March

Scope and Contents note

Negative film.

box 60, folder 24

Genie at Rigler kitchen table 1974 March

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 95.

box 60, folder 25

Genie in tub and playing a tambourine [with David Rigler?] 1974 March

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. Also includes the negative film. From envelope marked no. 48.

box 60, folder 26

Genie with Larry Solow learning sign language 1974 March

Scope and Contents note

Negative film. From envelope marked no. 50.

box 60, folder 27

Genie at Griffith Park 1974 March 2

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 94.

box 60, folder 28

Genie in classroom with unidentified adults [learning sign language?] 1974 March 26-27

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 96.

box 60, folder 29

Individual shots of Genie 1974 March 27

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 72. Includes small piece of negative film.

box 60, folder 30

Various images of Genie 1974 February-April

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 60, folder 31

Genie with adults in classroom using balancing objects and outdoors exploring 1974 April

Scope and Contents note

2.5 x 3.5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 98.

box 60, folder 32

Wrapping paper and colored containers 1974 April

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 98.

box 60, folder 33

Various images of Genie 1974 April; 1974 June-July

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 60, folder 34

Genie at Salvin School 1974 May

Scope and Contents note

Color prints. Cropped images mounted on yellow index cards. From envelope marked no. 102.

box 60, folder 35

Genie's bed and various objects 1974 May 7

Scope and Contents note

Color prints. From envelope marked no. 73.

box 60, folder 36

Genie at camp with Jean [Butler?] 1974 June

Scope and Contents note

Negative film.

box 60, folder 37

Various images of Genie 1974 July, September, November; 1975 March

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 60, folder 38

Genie getting testing at San Diego Speech and Hearing 1974 October

Scope and Contents note

Color prints and negative film.

box 60, folder 39

Genie pulling on mouth 1974 October

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color print. From enveloped labeled no. 4.

box 60, folder 40

Genie at beach, playing in water and in kayak ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 b/w prints. From envelope labeled no. 2.

box 60, folder 41

Genie exercising [with Marilyn Rigler?] and at a petting zoo ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope marked no. 58.

box 60, folder 42

Genie staring at water ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color print.

box 61, folder 1

Genie with mother ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

B/w 8 x 11 print.

box 61, folder 2

Letter from Danielle [?] regarding photographs of Susan ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

Two letters to the Riglers with some information on contact sheets and photo shots.

box 61, folder 3

Miscellaneous shots several of which include Genie ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

B/w contact sheet and negative film.

box 61, folder 4

School portrait of Genie ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

Color prints, various sizes.

box 61, folder 5

Genie and various items/toys 1975 February; 1975 April

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 6

Various shots of Genie 1975 February-1975 May; 1975 November

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 7

Various images include Genie on carousel, wearing electrodes during testing, wearing her glasses, petting a horse 1975 August

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. From envelope labeled no. 57

box 61, folder 8

Genie at the Mansfield home playing with exercise equipment and with other girls 1975 December

Scope and Contents note

3.5 x 5 color prints. Also includes the negative film. From envelope marked no. 67.

box 61, folder 9

Two unidentified women sitting in wheelchairs 1975 December

Scope and Contents note

Color print and color slide.

box 61, folder 10

Genie's exam at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles 1976 February 19

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 11

Clinical testing instruments 1976 March

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 12

Signs and gestures 1976 March

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 13

Street Gestalt images 1976 March

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 14

Genie's graduation ceremony 1976 June

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 15

Genie with Riglers 1977 January

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 16

Genie with dog and with baby 1977 May

Scope and Contents note

Color slides.

box 61, folder 17

Detailed list and identification of shots 1992 December 23

box 61, folder 18

Genie with Marilyn Rigler ca. 1993

Scope and Contents note

4 x 6 color prints.

8. Research ca. 1938-1994 (bulk 1970-1977)

Scope and Contents note

Series consists of administrative paperwork related to personnel issues for research team members, correspondence and memorandums, interview notes and transcriptions, and examples of Genie's artwork. Series also contains items related to specific research issues, including material from consultants, essays and articles, related case study examples, pedagogical material, and assorted printed material. Some of these materials, due to privacy concerns, may be inaccessible to researchers. Please consult the Manuscripts Librarian in advance so that access arrangements can be made as appropriate.

Arranged in subseries A-H as follows:

8A. Administrative
8B. Correspondence
8C. Family history
8D. Genie's artwork
8E. Language, sleep and social behavior
8F. Miscellaneous
8G. Notes
8H. Testing.

8A. Administrative papers 1970-1981 (bulk 1970-1977)

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of employee status forms and job descriptions for research team members, invoices, correspondence, and miscellaneous material.

box 61, folder 19

Personnel issues for studies 1970 December 23-1972 August 8

Scope and Contents note

Memos, employee status forms, and job descriptions.

box 61, folder 20

Various material on study consultant David Freedman ca. 1971 February

Scope and Contents note

Includes CV, papers, and journal reprints.

box 61, folder 21

Correspondence--Dunlop, H.B. 1971 June 17

Scope and Contents note

To George Donnell regarding fund disbursement.

box 61, folder 22

Memo from Howard Hansen regarding new position for NIMH research contract 1971 September 1

box 61, folder 23

Invoice--Braff, Reba 1971 September 28

box 61, folder 24

Invoices--Rigler, Marilyn 1971 September 30-1975 March 21

Scope and Contents note

Invoice for research consultant services.

box 61, folder 25

Job descriptions for research assistants ca. 1972

box 61, folder 26

Note from Marina [?] regarding payment for work ca. 1972

box 61, folder 27

IRS material 1972 March-1973 December

Scope and Contents note

Includes employee statements, correspondence, and notes for Marilyn Rigler, Melanie Levin, and Caroline Carr.

box 61, folder 28

Employee status forms for Barbara Goldenberg 1972 June 13

box 61, folder 29

Employee status forms for Susan Curtiss 1972 June 13-1973 July 3

box 61, folder 30

Employee status forms for Stephen Krashen 1972 July 19; 1972 August 1

box 61, folder 31

Employee status forms from Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles 1972 September-October

box 61, folder 32

Partial list of personnel associated with research on Genie ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

Includes informal organization chart.

box 61, folder 33

Employee status forms and report of performance evaluation for Karyn Avery 1973 October 17-1974 October 22

box 61, folder 34

Invoice from Marina McIntire for consulting services 1974 October 10

box 61, folder 35

People who worked with Genie on staff or as volunteers ca. 1975

box 61, folder 36

Personnel associated with research on Genie ca. 1975

box 61, folder 37

Correspondence--Various requests for information 1975-1981

Scope and Contents note

Various letters to David Rigler.

8B. Correspondence 1970-1976

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists entirely of correspondence to and from various team members, consultants, and other pertinent external parties.

box 61, folder 38

Kent, James T. to Jean E. Matusinka, Deputy District Attorney, regarding synopsis of Genie's condition 1970 December 1

box 61, folder 39

Wursten, Helmut to Howard Hansen regarding testing 1970 December 2

box 61, folder 40

Communications with various case consultants 1971-1974

box 61, folder 41

Shurley, Jay to Howard Hansen regarding Genie's sleep testing 1971 March 30

box 61, folder 42

Kent, James T. to Susan Omansky 1971 May 17

box 61, folder 43

Freedman, David A. to David Rigler 1971 May 21

box 61, folder 44

Various incoming and outgoing correspondence 1971 July 22-1975 April 4

box 61, folder 45

Rigler, David to Sue Omansky 1971 August 7

box 61, folder 46

[Bennett], Tina to David Rigler regarding tape transcripts ca. 1972 November 25

box 62, folder 1

Braff, Reba--Speech therapy material 1972 January 13; 1972 July 12

box 62, folder 2

Hewes, Gordon to David Rigler 1972 October 5, 1974 October 27

box 62, folder 3

Brown, Warren to David Rigler ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

Description of electrophysiological study of Genie.

box 62, folder 4

Block, Jeanne 1973 December 6

Scope and Contents note

Summary letter to David Rigler regarding observations.

box 62, folder 5

Requests for information Genie's case from professional colleagues 1973 September 10; 1976 April, May

box 62, folder 6

Rigler, David to Fred Adams, Department of Public Social Services 1974 January 8

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Irene Wiley's capacity for work.

box 62, folder 7

Rigler, David to Dr. Read Tuddenham 1974 January 8

box 62, folder 8

Laine, Janice E. to the Riglers 1974 May 2

box 62, folder 9

Metcalf, David R. to David Rigler regarding EEG studies 1974 May 9

box 62, folder 10

Shattuck, Roger to David Rigler 1974 May 9

box 62, folder 11

Metcalf, David R. to David Rigler and Howard Hansen 1974 May 10

box 62, folder 12

Samar, Vincent J.--Incoming and outgoing 1974 June 5-July 7

box 62, folder 13

Dinwoodie, Marian to David Rigler 1974 June 11

box 62, folder 14

Fromkin, Victoria to David Rigler 1974 June 17

box 62, folder 15

Fromkin, Victoria to Vincent Samar 1974 June 19

box 62, folder 16

Torgoff, Irv to David Rigler 1974 June 26

box 62, folder 17

Neustein, Harry B. to David Rigler regarding approval for clinical investigation 1974 July 3

box 62, folder 18

Rigler, David to David A. Munro 1974 October 21-25

Scope and Contents note

Includes Munro's original letter.

box 62, folder 19

Borstein, Harry to Marilyn Rigler 1974 November 4

box 62, folder 20

Apthorp, James S. 1974 November 5

Scope and Contents note

Letter regarding request for occupational therapy for Genie.

box 62, folder 21

Miscellaneous correspondence 1974 August-1975 October

box 62, folder 22

Herron, E. Wayne to David Rigler. Critique of MH21191-04 1974 December 12

box 62, folder 23

Hiatt, Frederick S. to Dr. Stuart Siegel 1975 February 6

box 62, folder 24

Rigler, David to Jay Shurley 1975 March 21

box 62, folder 25

Schrier, Shirley to David Rigler 1975 March 24

box 62, folder 26

Natani, Kirmach to David Rigler 1975 April 2

Scope and Contents note

Includes attached reprint of paper.

box 62, folder 27

Rigler, David to Gloria Shepard 1975 June 4

box 62, folder 28

Natani, Kirmach to David Rigler 1975 June 11

box 62, folder 29

Rigler, David to Stephen Krashen 1975 October 20

box 62, folder 30

Reynolds, Cecil R. to David Rigler 1976 September 9

box 62, folder 31

Request for copies of journal articles on Genie 1976 October-1977 July

8C. Family history 1970-1972

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of information and material gathered during research that provides insight into Genie's family history and her home situation before discovery.

box 62, folder 32

Copy of original charges made against the Wileys 1970 November 10

box 62, folder 33

Transcript of Irene Wiley interviewed by Dr. Hansen 1970 November 23

box 62, folder 34

Original notes and interview material of Irene Wiley 1970 November 23-1974 December 30

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopies of family genealogical register.

box 62, folder 35

Transcriptions of interview with DPSS worker, Stephanie Heinzmann 1970 December 8

Scope and Contents note

Original audio reel to be found in Series 1.

box 62, folder 36

Hansen, Howard--Notes from interview with Irene Wiley 1971 April 2

box 62, folder 37

Knapp, Vrinda--Notes from interviews with Irene Wiley 1971 Fall

box 62, folder 38

Preliminary psychological autopsy of Clark Wiley 1971 November

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopy of note to Wiley's attorney, Lowell A. Hahn, stipulating his burial requests.

box 62, folder 39

Transcription of David Rigler's handwritten notes regarding meeting with Feezell, Hansen, and Knapp 1971 December 13

box 62, folder 40

Floor diagrams--hand drafted layout and dimensions of 6722 Golden West 1972 February 9

8D. Genie's artwork 1970-1977

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of a variety of artwork done by Genie while in the hospital and throughout her work with the research team and the Riglers. Present are drawings in pencil, crayon, marker, and paint on various types of paper. Also included are several craft projects.

box 44

Styrofoam ball carved with face ca. 1972

box 62, folder 41

List of drawings made by Genie 1970-1975

box 62, folder 42

Drawing on blue construction paper ca. 1971

box 62, folder 43

Various drawings including one of a bird 1971 October 2-1971 October 22

box 62, folder 44

Photocopies of various drawings, with notations by Marilyn Rigler 1971 October 16

box 62, folder 45

Small pencil drawing by Genie 1971 December 22

box 62, folder 46

Handmade coloring book. ca. 1972

box 62, folder 47

Drawing exercises 1972 February 9

box 62, folder 48

Various drawings including some with Genie's writing 1972 June 16; 1972 August 19

box 62, folder 49

Various drawings by Genie including after visits to circus and zoo 1972 July 29-1972 October 20

box 62, folder 50

Various drawings by Genie 1973

box 62, folder 51

Pictures of Marilyn 1973 May 29

box 62, folder 52

Self-portraits drawn by Genie 1973 May 30

box 62, folder 53

Attempts to color between lines with crayon 1973 December 17

box 62, folder 54

Drawings by Genie on yellow tablet ca. 1974

box 62, folder 55

Various drawings including of bears 1974

box 62, folder 56

Various drawings by Genie including birthday greeting to Marilyn 1974 October 8-1974 December

box 62, folder 57

Pencil drawing of a baby ca. 1975

box 62, folder 58

Drawings done with blue marker 1976 February 19

box 62, folder 59

Drawing of Mrs. Mansfield 1977 April 29

box 79, folder 4

Collages using magazine images 1972 January-December

box 79, folder 5

Craft book entitled "I want an egg for breakfast." ca. 1973

box 79, folder 6

Susan's Camp Book. Includes color photographs of Susan in various activities ca. 1974

box 79, folder 7

Various drawings including some of Genie's grandparents and mother 1974 March 5: 1974 November 12, 30

box 79, folder 8

Various drawings 1974-1975; undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopies of some drawings, in addition to original artwork.

box 80, folder 1

Various drawings with paint 1970 November 20; 1970 November 30

box 80, folder 2

Various drawings with crayon 1970 November 20-November 30

box 80, folder 3

Various drawings 1971 January 24-1971 April 12

box 80, folder 4

Various drawings including one of Tori (Rigler's dog) 1971 August 27 and August 29

box 80, folder 5

Various drawings on brown paper with crayon 1971 October 5-30

box 80, folder 6

Various drawings in crayon and pen 1972 January 23-1972 December 2

box 80, folder 7

Done on cardboard 1972 August 10-1972 October 2

box 80, folder 8

Various drawings 1973 January 6-1973 March 17

box 81, folder 2

Various drawings including one of "monster" 1970 January 23-1970 November 2

box 81, folder 3

Various drawings including object and geometric shapes 1971 January 20-1975 January 7

box 81, folder 4

Examples of Genie's printing 1971 January 29-1971 December 10

box 81, folder 5

Various drawings 1971 March 23-December 2

box 81, folder 6

Examples of Genie's printing 1972 January 30-1972 December 15

box 81, folder 7

Various drawings including some of teachers 1973 January-June

box 81, folder 8

Printing exercises 1973 January 29-1973 December

box 81, folder 9

Various including some of children 1974 January 9; 1974 November 5

box 82, folder 1

Drawings using paint 1970 November 23-ca. 1970 December 3

box 82, folder 2

Drawings using paint 1971 January, April

box 82, folder 3

Drawings using paint 1972 March 1; 1972 November-December

box 82, folder 4

Examples of printing 1972 December 11; 1973 June 15

box 82, folder 5

Human figures drawn with marker 1974 February

box 83, folder 1

Drawings done with paint at Barnsdall Park 1972 March 8

box 83, folder 2

Various drawings on oversized white paper 1972 October 24; 1972 November 14

box 83, folder 3

Various drawings 1973 January; 1973 March 29

box 83, folder 4

Various drawings on oversized paper ca. 1974

box 83, folder 5

Various drawings on oversized paper 1974 March-May

8E. Language, sleep, and social behaviors 1962-1976 (bulk 1970-1976)

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of various material related to Genie's language acquisition, sleeping patterns, and behavior including questionnaires, diagnostic material, meeting transcriptions, material on related studies and research, psychological assessments, and other miscellaneous material.

box 63, folder 1

Activity questionnaires 1973 December 24-1974 August 1

box 63, folder 2

Automatic and propositional speech material. 1973 January

Scope and Contents note

Diana Van Lancker summary handout.

box 63, folder 3

Battison, Robin / Genie's gestural behavior 1974 April 11

box 63, folder 4

Bellugi, Ursula and Edward Klima--Correspondence and consultation report on Genie 1971 March 3; 1972 September 25

box 63, folder 5

Bellugi, Ursula and Edward Klima--Material regarding language and speech development 1968 March-1972 March; undated

Scope and Contents note

Reports, correspondence, notes, journal articles.

box 63, folder 6

Bennett, Tina Lynne / Development of attention-getting strategies in Genie ca. 1975

box 63, folder 7

Block, Jack and Jeanne Block--Transcription of meeting with David Rigler 1971

box 63, folder 8

Block, Jack and Jeanne Block--Consultation material 1971 February 5

Scope and Contents note

Includes transcription of taped meeting and consultation report.

box 63, folder 9

Block, Jeanne--Consultative site visit report 1973 December 6

box 63, folder 10

Bloom, Lois / Cognitive and linguistic aspects of early language development 1972 November 21

Scope and Contents note

Short course presented at American Speech and Hearing Association Convention in San Francisco, Calif.

box 63, folder 11

Braff, Reba--Notes on observation and conference with H. Russell Haney 1972 October 3

box 63, folder 12

Braff, Reba--Report to Crippled Children's Services 1972 July 12

box 63, folder 13

Dodd, David H. and P. David Glanzer / Environmental factors in early language acquisition 1973 September 25

Scope and Contents note

Draft version.

box 63, folder 14

Eisenson, Jon--Psychological and language evaluations of [Genie] 1973 June 12

box 63, folder 15

Frank, Sheldon M. / Children's language in free play situation 1973 October 31

Scope and Contents note

Includes cover letter to David Rigler.

box 63, folder 16

Friedlander, Bernard Z.--Publications and reports 1969-1974

box 63, folder 17

Gardner, Beatrice and R. Allen Gardner--Work on communication with chimpanzees 1969-1973

Scope and Contents note

Several articles and papers; includes references to Project Washoe.

box 63, folder 18

Genie's language development 1972 January 3-1974 March 6

Scope and Contents note

Typed synopses of sessions with Genie.

box 64, folder 1

Gestures and signs used by Genie ca. 1973

box 64, folder 2

Gestures, phrases, and sentences used by Genie 1973 March; undated

box 64, folder 3

Gestures, phrases, and words used by Genie 1971-1974

box 64, folder 4

Kirk, Samuel A.--Psychological assessment 1971 July 16

box 64, folder 5

Kirk, Samuel A.--Transcription of meeting 1971 February 2

Scope and Contents note

Attended by Dr. Winifred Kirk, Dr. Samuel Kirk, Jean Butler, and David Rigler.

box 64, folder 6

Kirk, Samuel A.--Various material regarding meeting follow-up 1971 January 2-1971 July 6

box 64, folder 7

Krashen, Stephen--Various material 1975 September 29

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence and manuscripts.

box 64, folder 8

Language acquisition by Genie ca. 1974 November

Scope and Contents note

Synopsis of words used over four-year period.

box 64, folder 9

Lowell Bouma / Is first language acquisition possible at age 39? 1974 December 19

Scope and Contents note

Copy sent to David Rigler. Includes cover letter.

box 64, folder 10

Mitchell, Gillian and Jacquelin Schacter--Preliminary notes regarding the semantic analysis of Genie's speech ca. 1972

box 64, folder 11

Natani and Shurley work on Genie's sleep psychophysiology 1975 April 2-1975 June 11

Scope and Contents note

Letters, memoranda, and journal articles.

box 64, folder 12

Natani, Kirmach / Ontogeny of Sleep Disorders 1975 May 9

box 64, folder 13

Notes and graph regarding Genie's sleep patterns ca. 1971

Scope and Contents note

Material from Dr. Jay Shurley.

box 64, folder 14

Observed behaviorisms 1974 November 20-1974 December 30

box 64, folder 15

Piagetian theory material 1976 January 30

box 64, folder 16

Shurley, Jay T.--Various material 1962-1970

Scope and Contents note

Includes extended consultation report, suggested amendment to request for approval clinical investigation, and various articles authored or co-authored by Dr. Shurley.

box 64, folder 17

Shurley, Jay T.--Various material 1970 November 19-1971 May 10

Scope and Contents note

Includes initial correspondence regarding Shurley's interest in the case.

box 64, folder 18

Tantrum behavior scales observed by Marilyn Rigler 1973 June-1975 April

box 64, folder 19

Testing notes on Genie's verbalization 1974 December 30

box 64, folder 20

Transcriptions of language comprehension testing 1971 November 29-1973 April 23

box 64, folder 21

Words said by Genie as transcribed by Tribbey Miller ca. 1973

8F. Miscellaneous 1938-1977 (bulk 1970-1977)

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of pedagogical material, documentation from a similar case study, correspondence, various reports, cards and letters from the public, and other miscellaneous material.

box 64, folder 22

Mansfield Training School: Manual Language Training Program 1972 November 30

box 64, folder 23

Blank, Marion 1975 February 3-1975 May 23

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, notes, and material on imagery, problem solving, counter factual attributes.

box 64, folder 24

Block, Jack and Jeanne H. Block / Ego Development and the Provenance of Thought: A Longitudinal Study of Ego and Cognitive Development in Young Children 1973 January

Scope and Contents note

Progress report for NIMH grant number MH 16080.

box 64, folder 25

Case study--Annabelle Barton case study clinical observations 1939 January-1940 March

Scope and Contents note

Student clinician reports on observations of speech-impaired child with similar history to Genie.

box 65, folder 1

Case study--Annabelle Barton case study clinical observations 1938 November 20-1962 July 26

Scope and Contents note

Student clinician reports on observations of speech-impaired child with similar history to Genie.

box 65, folder 2

Case study--Annabelle Barton case study microfilm 1939 January-1940 March

Scope and Contents note

1 reel.

box 65, folder 3

Committee on Clinical Investigations and Publications--Various material 1970 June 6-1976 March 19

box 65, folder 4

Correspondence from unknown author regarding Genie's eye movements ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

Two extant pages.

box 65, folder 5

Freides, David / Nosology for disorders of behavior, emotion and learning based on organism--environment interaction 1973 August 30

box 65, folder 6

Garmezy, Nomran--Various material on schizophrenia and children 1966-1972

box 66, folder 1

Genie's typing 1974 April 2

box 66, folder 2

Johnston, Judith / Spatial notions and the child's use of locatives in an elicitation task 1973 April

box 66, folder 3

Kagen, Jerome--Harvard University 1973 February 14-1973 June 13

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, clippings, and paper entitled "Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Early Development."

box 66, folder 4

Knox, Susan--Play scale material 1968

box 66, folder 5

Knox, Susan--Re-evaluation of sensory integration report 1974 July 15

box 66, folder 6

Knox, Susan--Occupational therapy report 1977 August 18

box 66, folder 7

Krashen, Stephen--Note on creativity and conjugate lateral eye movement ca. 1974

box 66, folder 8

Krashen, Stephen--Papers, notes, and reports 1972

box 66, folder 9

Letters and cards sent by strangers to Genie 1970 November

Scope and Contents note

Unanswered cards and letters.

box 66, folder 10

Marshall, John--Various material 1973 October-December

Scope and Contents note

Memo concerning Genie and handwritten notes.

box 66, folder 11

Material from Asahide Research Institute for the Mentally Retarded 1963, 1970

Scope and Contents note

Material regarding special education for mentally retarded.

box 66, folder 12

Material from National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (No. Ireland) 1957 November 27; 1958 December 18

Scope and Contents note

Photocopies of letters regarding case of Kevin Halfpenny.

box 66, folder 13

Material regarding articles about Genie appearing in Mental Health Development newsletter 1974 October 1

box 66, folder 14

Material regarding using sign language with Genie 1974 May 2-1974 September 3

Scope and Contents note

Work with Marina McIntyre and Larry Solow.

box 66, folder 15

Pedagogical note by Marilyn Rigler regarding paying Genie with pennies ca. 1972

box 66, folder 16

Publication--"Mental Health Laws" 1970

Scope and Contents note

Laws for the state of California.

box 66, folder 17

Rigler, Marilyn--Draft text of working with Genie ca. 1975

Scope and Contents note

Typed and hand edited document.

box 66, folder 18

Title V ESEA Reading Project material 1970

Scope and Contents note

Remedial reading programs for institutionalized juveniles.

box 66, folder 19

Transcription--Staff meeting regarding Aphasia Institute, Stanford 1973 May 23

box 66, folder 20

Various letters and card sent by strangers to Genie with responses sent by Howard Hansen 1970 November-1971 July 6

box 67, folder 1

Various material gathered by Victoria Fromkin and Susan Curtiss 1971-1972

Scope and Contents note

Includes progress notes and observational logs.

8G. Notes ca. 1970-1994 (bulk 1970-1977)

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists mainly of observational notes of Genie and her behavior. Includes hospital nursing staff notes and research team notebooks which, in some cases, were typed and collated according to date.

box 67, folder 2

Notes by hospital staff on Genie's care 1970 July 20-1970 November 26

Scope and Contents note

Includes nursing care plan.

box 67, folder 3

Butler, Jean and nursing staff--Observational notes on Genie 1970 November

box 67, folder 4

Kent, James--Progress notes 1970 November 6-1971 July 12

box 67, folder 5

Butler, Jean and nursing staff--Observational notes on Genie 1970 December

box 67, folder 6

Butler, Jean--Notes and observations 1970 December-1971 May

box 67, folder 7

Miscellaneous manuscripts and grant application notes ca. 1971

box 67, folder 8

Miscellaneous notes ca. 1971

box 67, folder 9

Miscellaneous notes by various unidentified authors ca. 1971

box 67, folder 10

Plans for Genie ca. 1971

Scope and Contents note

Unidentified author.

box 67, folder 11

Regarding rehabilitation efforts ca. 1971

box 67, folder 12

Rigler, David--Miscellaneous notes ca. 1971

Scope and Contents note

Various handwritten pages and two notebooks on various topics.

box 67, folder 13

Rigler, David--Notes on various topics ca. 1971

box 68, folder 1

Rigler, David--Regarding Dr. Ursula Bellugi ca. 1971 April 16

box 68, folder 2

Handwritten notes regarding videotapes that have been transcribed 1971

box 68, folder 3

Nursing staff notes 1971 January

box 68, folder 4

Butler, Jean--Observational notes 1971 January-March

box 68, folder 5

Rigler, David--Notes from discussion with Peter Wolff. 1971 January 19

box 68, folder 6

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1971 January 21; 1971 February 2

box 68, folder 7

Rigler, David--Observational notes 1971 February 5; 1971 March 6; 1971 November 24

box 68, folder 8

Rigler, David and Jean Butler--Observational notes on Genie 1971 April 1, 9, 30

box 68, folder 9

Rigler, David--Observational notes on Peabody and Leiter testing 1971 April 9

box 68, folder 10

Handwritten notes on Genie's behavior 1971 April; 1971 July; undated

box 68, folder 11

Rigler, David and Jean Butler--Observational notes on Genie 1971 May

box 68, folder 12

Stenographer's note book 1971 June 4

box 68, folder 13

Rigler, David and Marilyn Rigler--Observational notes on Genie 1971 August

box 68, folder 14

Handwritten notes on Genie's behavior 1971 August-December

box 68, folder 15

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1971 September 1-1971 October 2

box 68, folder 16

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1971 October

box 68, folder 17

Rigler, Marilyn--Observational notes 1971 October 21

box 68, folder 18

Observational notes on Genie 1971 October 28-1971 November 24

box 68, folder 19

Typed notes regarding observations of Genie by various team members 1971 October 28-1973 October 8

box 68, folder 20

Typed notes regarding observations of Genie by various team members 1971 November

Scope and Contents note

Also includes transcription of David Rigler interview with Irene Wiley.

box 68, folder 21

Rigler, David--French Pictorial Test of Intelligence with Genie. 1971 November 3

box 68, folder 22

Rigler, Marilyn--Observational notes 1971 November 20-25

Scope and Contents note

Typed log of Genie's behavior.

box 68, folder 23

Rigler, David--Stenographer's notebook ca. 1971 November 27

box 69, folder 1

Various transcriptions and observations 1971 November-1973 March

box 69, folder 2

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1971 December

box 69, folder 3

Rigler, Marilyn--Observational notes 1971 December 8-31

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten log of Genie's behavior.

box 69, folder 4

Assorted observational notes on Genie 1971-1972

box 69, folder 5

Rigler, Marilyn--Past working papers/rough drafts 1971-1972

box 69, folder 6

Elkind, David--Notes ca. 1972

box 69, folder 7

Rigler, Marilyn--Miscellaneous notes ca. 1972

box 69, folder 8

Rigler, David--Handwritten notes ca. 1972

box 69, folder 9

Rigler, Marilyn--Transcriptions from dictation 1972 January

box 69, folder 10

Rigler, Marilyn--Observational notes 1972 January 1-12

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten log of Genie's behavior.

box 69, folder 11

Wiley, Irene--Letters to the Rigler's describing Genie visits and behavior 1972 January 25-1975 March 21

box 70, folder 1

Typed notes 1972 February

box 70, folder 2

Typed notes 1972 March

box 70, folder 3

Handwritten notes on Genie's behavior 1972 March-September

box 70, folder 4

Typed notes 1972 April

box 70, folder 5

Typed notes 1972 May

box 70, folder 6

Rigler, Marilyn--Notebooks 1972 May 3-1973 February 8

box 70, folder 7

Typed notes 1972 June

box 70, folder 8

A visit with [Genie] 1972 June 15

Scope and Contents note

Unidentified author.

box 70, folder 9

Typed notes 1972 July

box 70, folder 10

Various authors--Notebooks logging Genie's behavior 1972 July; 1972 September

Scope and Contents note

Also includes a loose-leaf picture drawn by Genie.

box 71, folder 1

Rigler, Marilyn--Notebooks 1972 July 6-1974 January 20

Scope and Contents note

Six composition notebooks.

box 71, folder 2

Curtiss, Susan--Session with Genie 1972 July 17

box 71, folder 3

Typed notes 1972 August

box 71, folder 4

Rigler, David and Marilyn Rigler--Miscellaneous notes 1972 September

box 71, folder 5

Typed notes 1972 September

box 71, folder 6

Various authors--Notebooks logging Genie's behavior 1972 September 14-1973 March 23

box 71, folder 7

Material from Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles meeting 1972 September 23-24

box 71, folder 8

Typed notes 1972 October

box 71, folder 9

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1972 November

box 71, folder 10

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1972 December

box 71, folder 11

Curtiss, Susan--Progress notes 1972 December 26

box 72, folder 1

Assorted handwritten notes ca. 1973

box 72, folder 2

Genie's communication techniques ca. 1973

box 72, folder 3

Notes regarding Genie's left and right hemisphere functions ca. 1973

box 72, folder 4

Rigler, David--Regarding recognition testing ca. 1973

box 72, folder 5

Rigler, Marilyn--Synopsis regarding Genie's growth and socialization ca. 1973

box 72, folder 6

Various hand written notes ca. 1973

box 72, folder 7

Rigler, David--Miscellaneous notes 1973

box 72, folder 8

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 January

box 72, folder 9

Rigler, David--Miscellaneous notes 1973 January 4; 1973 June 4, 18; undated

box 72, folder 10

Meeting minutes prepared by Victoria Fromkin 1973 January 12

box 72, folder 11

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 February

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopy of record form of Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

box 72, folder 12

Rigler, Marilyn--Notebooks 1973 February 8-1973 March 21

box 72, folder 13

Rigler, Marilyn--Notes and progress reports 1973 February 22; 1974 May-October

box 72, folder 14

Rigler, David--Observations and interactions with Genie 1973 February 23; 1975 January-February

box 72, folder 15

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 March

box 72, folder 16

Various authors--Notebooks logging Genie's behavior 1973 March 1-1973 August 1

box 72, folder 17

Transcription of exchange between Marilyn Rigler and Genie 1973 March 21

box 72, folder 18

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 April

box 73, folder 1

Handwritten notes on Genie's behavior 1973 May

box 73, folder 2

Typed notes from various authors 1973 May

box 73, folder 3

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 June

box 73, folder 4

Hearn, Sharon--Original notes 1973 June 19-1974 June 22

box 73, folder 5

Hearn, Sharon--Notes and workbooks 1973 June 19-1974 June 26

Scope and Contents note

Includes drawings by Genie.

box 73, folder 6

Hearn, Sharon--Handwritten notes regarding sessions with Genie 1973 June 25, 27, 29

box 73, folder 7

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 July

box 73, folder 8

Observation Notes--Unknown author 1973 July 9-1974 October 1

Scope and Contents note

Photocopies of typed notes.

box 73, folder 9

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 August

box 73, folder 10

Various authors--Notebooks logging Genie's behavior 1973 August 3-1974 March 15

box 73, folder 11

Various authors--Notebooks logging Genie's behavior 1973 August 3-1975 April 8

box 74, folder 1

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 September

box 74, folder 2

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 October

box 74, folder 3

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 November

box 74, folder 4

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1973 December

box 74, folder 5

Braff, Reba--Notebook logging Genie's behavior 1973 December 26-1974 January 31

box 74, folder 6

Rigler, David and Marilyn Rigler--Miscellaneous notes ca. 1974

box 74, folder 7

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 January

box 74, folder 8

Rigler, Marilyn--Notebooks 1974 January 21-1974 November 30

box 74, folder 9

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 February

Scope and Contents note

File also included progress report card from Sophia T. Salvin School dated February 1, 1974.

box 74, folder 10

Notes on Genie's money counting skills 1974 February 22

box 74, folder 11

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 March

box 74, folder 12

Rigler, Marilyn--Observation matrix of Genie's behavior 1974 March 6

box 75, folder 1

Typed notes from various authors 1974 April

box 75, folder 2

Typed notes from various authors 1974 May

box 75, folder 3

Observational notes--Unknown author 1974 May 13-June 6

box 75, folder 4

Rigler, Marilyn--Notebooks 1974 May 17-1975 May 16

box 75, folder 5

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 June

box 75, folder 6

Various authors--Notebooks logging Genie's behavior 1974 June 8-1976 June 12

box 75, folder 7

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 July

box 75, folder 8

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 August

box 75, folder 9

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 September

box 76, folder 1

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 October

box 76, folder 2

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 November

box 76, folder 3

Typed collation of notes from various authors 1974 November-December

Scope and Contents note

Includes December notes from Irene Wiley.

box 76, folder 4

Genie's response to live music and other noted behavior ca. 1975

box 76, folder 5

Rigler, David--various handwritten notes ca. 1975-1993

box 76, folder 6

Owens, Larry--Notes on Genie's reading 1975 January 14

box 76, folder 7

Rigler, Marilyn--Notebooks 1975 May 17-1976 April 18

Scope and Contents note

One composition notebook. Also includes inserted document entitled, "Lincoln School 1975."

box 76, folder 8

Rigler, Marilyn--Notes from meeting with Bob Jacobs 1976 January 23

box 76, folder 9

Curtiss, Susan--Typed narrative of observations 1976 January 29

box 76, folder 10

Rigler, Marilyn--Observational notes 1976 October 9; 1977 July 8-29

box 76, folder 11

Rigler, David--Various handwritten notes by David Rigler ca. 1977

box 76, folder 12

Miscellaneous observational note about visit with Genie 1977 January 2

box 76, folder 13

Rigler, David--Session notes 1977 September 15

box 76, folder 14

Miscellaneous handwritten notes ca. 1994 March

8H. Testing 1969-1975

Scope and Contents note

Subseries consists of material on various diagnostics including Q-sort and Playtest. Also includes Genie's results on tests administered.

box 76, folder 15

Block, Jeanne--Test material 1969 November-1973 October

box 76, folder 16

Test score summaries 1970-1973

box 76, folder 17

Summary of various tests and evaluations conducted on Genie 1970-1975

box 76, folder 18

Preschool attainment record 1970 November 6

box 76, folder 19

Various tests--Notes 1970 November 6-1972 September 10

box 76, folder 20

Anton Brenner Developmental Gestalt Test of School Readiness ca. 1971

box 76, folder 21

Block, Jeanne and Jack Block--California child Q-sort ca. 1971

box 77, folder 1

Q-sort material ca. 1971

box 77, folder 2

Pictures used for testing 1971

box 77, folder 3

Test results from various diagnostics 1971

Scope and Contents note

Includes copies of Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, WISC record form, preschool attainment record among others.

box 77, folder 4

List of diagnostics administered to Genie 1971-1973

Scope and Contents note

Lists which team member administered the test.

box 77, folder 5

Material and notes on Genie's drawing, painting, printing, and typing 1971-1975

box 77, folder 6

Results of various diagnostics 1971 February 2-1971 October 27

Scope and Contents note

Includes intelligence, psycholinguistic, and vocabulary tests.

box 77, folder 7

Cognitive evaluation--Correspondence and schedule of tests 1971 May 24

Scope and Contents note

From David Elkind, University of Rochester.

box 77, folder 8

Games used with Genie ca. 1971 November 30

Scope and Contents note

Brief notes on Lotto Game, Puzzle No. 1, Puzzle No. 2

box 77, folder 9

Material on comprehension tests ca. 1972

box 77, folder 10

T-scope testing material ca. 1972

box 77, folder 11

Results of various diagnostics 1972 January 23-1972 October 17

box 77, folder 12

Frostig visual perception exercises 1972 February 28; 1972 March 5

box 77, folder 13

Dichotic listening with Genie 1972 March 27-1973 June 3

box 77, folder 14

Dichotic listening at the Childrens Hospital audiometry studio 1972 May 10

box 77, folder 15

Writing/identification exercise [by Genie] 1972 May 17

box 77, folder 16

Kagan's matching familiar faces and figures ca. 1973

Scope and Contents note

Directions and other material.

box 77, folder 17

Words and symbols--Note cards ca. 1973

box 78, folder 1

Block, Jeanne and Jack Block--California child Q-sort 1973

box 78, folder 2

Colors--Miscellaneous testing material 1973

box 78, folder 3

Psychological and physical test results for Genie 1973 January 27-1973 November 9; undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes auditory, verbal, and motor function results. Also includes pencils drawings by Genie.

box 78, folder 4

Test results from various diagnostics 1973 May 8-9

box 78, folder 5

UCLA Phonetics Lab test results 1973 June 3

box 78, folder 6

Cratty, Bryant--Perceptual-motor abilities summary 1973 June 5

box 78, folder 7

Tachistoscope study material 1973 October 23

box 78, folder 8

Psychological evaluation of Genie by Cecile Falk 1974 February 5-14

box 78, folder 9

Piaget-type procedures material from Read Tuddenham 1974 May 14

box 78, folder 10

Instructions and Genie's results for "Playing with Parachute" 1974 July 15

box 78, folder 11

Playtest--Memorandum from Bernard [?] 1974 July 30

box 78, folder 12

Playtest--Overview of therapist-controlled mini-computer system 1974 August 22

box 78, folder 13

Playtest--Notebook entries 1974 October 13-22; 1977 May 8

box 78, folder 14

Material sent by Andrea Thompson from University of California Santa Barbara 1974 October 14

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Bobby Klatzky material.

box 78, folder 15

Results of various diagnostics and evaluations administered to Genie 1975 January-April; 1976 January 31

box 78, folder 16

Recognition activity--notes 1975 April 17

box 78, folder 17

Results of language test administered by L. Solow in sign only 1975 June

box 78, folder 18

Colors, objects, numbers, letters 1975 June 26