Preferred Citation
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions Governing Access
Biographical Note
Scope and Content
Acquisition
Title: Arthur Lerner collection on Poetry Therapy
Collection number: 0179
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2.29 Linear feet
4 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1953-1997
Abstract: This collection contains publications pertaining to poetry therapy collected by Arthur Lerner, as well as a small amount of
his correspondence. Lerner was one of the pioneers of the use of poetry therapy techniques as a form of psychological therapy.
creator:
Lerner, Arthur
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Arthur Lerner collection on Poetry Therapy, Collection no. 0179, Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California.
Conditions Governing Use
The collection contains published materials; researchers are reminded of the copyright restrictions imposed by publishers
on reusing their articles and parts of books. It is the responsibility of researchers to acquire permission from publishers
when reusing such materials. The copyright to unpublished materials belongs to the heirs of the writers. Permission to publish,
quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Biographical Note
Arthur Lerner (1915-1998) was a psychologist who pioneered the use of poetry therapy techniques. Poetry therapy is the process
whereby poetry is used to help psychological and psychiatric patients express themselves and to help awaken memories and feelings
in the elderly. He received two doctorates from USC and lectured at UCLA and Los Angeles City College. Lerner also founded
the Poetry Therapy Institute in Encino and organized the National Association for Poetry Therapy's certification process for
poetry therapists.
Scope and Content
This collection contains publications pertaining to poetry therapy collected by Arthur Lerner, newspaper clippings, and the
manuscript for
Life Guidance through Literature. Also included in this collection is a small amount of Lerner's correspondence.
Acquisition
The Arthur Lerner collection on Poetry Therapy was donated to USC by Arthur Lerner.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Lerner, Arthur -- Archives
American poetry--20th century--Archival resources
Authors, American--20th century--Archival resources
Bibliotherapy--Archival resources
Clippings
Correspondence
Manuscripts
Poetry--Therapeutic use--Archival resources
Psychologists--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Publications