Description
The collection is comprised of unpublished manuscripts written by Dr. Isabella Wiener, both handwritten and typed. There is
a bound manuscript titled "The Killer Among Us." The collection also contains items documenting Winer, including newspaper
clippings, her resume, and photographs.
Background
Isabella S. Wiener was born on January 8, 1915, in Laguna, CA, to Isaac and Jennie Karmatz. She owned and operated a pre-school
for gifted children in Los Angeles. She spent the majority of her adult life in the field of education. A career student,
she always pursued furthering her education as well. She earned a PhD. in child psychology at the age of seventy-two from
United States International University in San Diego. Isabella Wiener raised six of her children and also fostered children
in the family home. She passed away on July 24, 2011.
Restrictions
There is no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted materials is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for access.