Margaret Rood papers, 1955-1984

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Summary

Creators:
Rood, Margaret
Abstract:
The Margaret Rood papers consist of photographs, letters, clippings, ephemera and realia, created and collected by Margaret Rood, and which document her achievements as an occupational therapist. Margaret Rood (1909-1984) was born in Marinette, Wisconsin. She received her Bachelor's Degree and certificate in occupational therapy from Downer College in Milwaukee in 1933, and her Master's Degree and certificate in physical therapy from Stanford in 1953. In 1943, she started the Occupational Therapy program at USC, and served as its director until 1952. Rood is remembered for the development of the Rood Approach, which concentrates on sensorimotor intervention.
Extent:
0.42 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Margaret Rood papers, Collection no. 5304, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The Margaret Rood papers consist of photographs, letters, clippings, ephemera and realia, created and collected by Margaret Rood, and which document her achievements as an occupational therapist.

Biographical / historical:

Margaret Rood (1909-1984) was born in Marinette, Wisconsin, the youngest of three children. She received her Bachelor's Degree and certificate in occupational therapy from Downer College in Milwaukee in 1933. She received her Master's Degree and certificate in physical therapy from Stanford in 1953. In 1943, she started the Occupational Therapy program at USC, and served as its director until 1952. Rood is remembered for the development of the Rood Approach, which concentrates on sensorimotor intervention.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Donna Jessee, August 24, 2015.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Margaret Rood papers, Collection no. 5304, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-2587
specol@usc.edu
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