Field Psych Trust collection
Scope and Contents note
The Field Psych Trust collection is composed of 22 dissertations by funded researchers.
Dates
- 1961-2006
Creator
- Combs, Arthur W. (Arthur Wright), 1912-1999 (Person)
- Field Psych Trust (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open to all users.
Conditions Governing Use note
As stipulated by U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical/Historical note
The Field Psych Trust collection was donated in 2006 and contains doctoral dissertations collected by Arthur W. Combs. They outline the relationship of perceptual psychological theory to effectiveness in the helping professions, such as teaching. According to Anne C. Richards, “The Trust honors the professional life and contributions of Dr. Arthur W. Combs who was a psychologist/educator who spent his professional career establishing, refining, researching, and implementing a theoretical position known as Perceptual (Field) Psychology”. The organization provided funding to encourage graduate student research within the field.
Extent
2.42 Linear feet (3 boxes)
Language
English
Overview
Doctoral dissertations, funded by Field Psych Trust, an organization founded by Arthur W. Combs, that examine the relationship of perceptual psychology theory to effectiveness in the helping professions.
Arrangement note
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated by Anne C. Richards, a former student of Arthur W. Combs and trustee of the Field Psych Trust, in 2006.
Processing Information note
Processed by Allison Perrigo, July 2019.
- Title
- Guide to Field Psych Trust collection MS-0012
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Allison Perrigo
- Date
- July 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States
special@westga.edu