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Sylvester papers SFCP.MSS.006
SFCP.MSS.006  
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Description
The Sylvester papers include work done by Sylvester both in the realm of child psychology and without, primarily dedicated to patient files from fifteen years of child therapy practice and manuscripts both written by and collected by Sylvester. Smaller sections of child psychology include notes, case discussions, business finances, and work with the Child Analysis Committee. Also collected are records from Sylvester's work with the Mt. Zion nursery school, California State Personnel Board, Marin Health Services and teaching material from her time as an educator. Personal items included correspondence, both personal and professional, biographical material, therapy toys used in practice and and small collection of photos, slides and negatives.
Background
Emmy Sylvester was born in Vienna on August 4th, 1910. Her father worked as a civil engineer for the Austrian government as a bridge builder who died during her early adult years. She attended the University of Vienna and received her Ph.D. in psychology in 1932. As a psychologist she worked with Charlotte Buhler on, among other things, an early study of infant sleep patterns. She continued to study medicine, receiving her medical degree in 1937 before interning at the Children's Hospital in Vienna in 1937.
Extent
12.0 Linear feet 18 cartons
Restrictions
Subject to copyright restrictions.
Availability
For use by researchers and students of psychoanalysis subject to archive rules and regulations.