Georgia Psychological Association records

Descriptive Summary
Title: Georgia Psychological Association records
Creator: Georgia Psychological Association
Inclusive Dates: 1946-1975
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet (6 document boxes)
Collection Number: ms180
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The Georgia Psychological Association was founded in 1946. As of 2011, It continues to operate. The GPA represents psychology in the State of Georgia and is recognized at the national level for its activism and breadth of activity. It sponsors a variety of Continuing Education workshops culminating in the Spring Annual Meeting and publishing the "Georgia Psychologist."

Scope and Content

The collection consists of records of the Georgia Psychological Association from 1946-1975. The records include correspondence, constitutions, minutes (1948-1972), treasurer's reports (1948-1970), membership applications, member lists, committee reports (1948-1971, with gaps), and printed material. The materials document the formation of the organization and its subsequent activities including information on the licensing of psychologists in Georgia, legislation before the General Assembly, mental health problems, and ethics and standards for mental health professionals.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Georgia Psychological Association records, ms180, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Act Creating State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

 

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Charter (Reproductions)

 

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Correspondence Re Charter (Copies)

 

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Constitution, Proposed And First, 1946

 

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Constitution, Second, 1949

 

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Constitutions, 1956, 1968, 1971, 1979

 

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History of the Georgia Psychological Association, 1946-1964

 

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Law Governing Practice of Psychology in Georgia 1970. Revision Suggested., Oct 10, 1968

 

1	9	Letters, 1946 - 1948
		Letters re: organization of GPA.

 

1	10	Letters, 1950 - 1951
		Letters re: legislation and licensing.

 

1	11	Letters, 1956 - 1970
		Letters re: children, mental health, programs, etc.

 

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Letters, 1971 - 1974

 

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Minutes, Business Meetings, 1947 - 1949

 

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Minutes, Business Meetings, 1950 - 1951

 

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Minutes, Business Meetings, 1952 - 1953, 1957 - 1960

 

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Board of Directors, Minutes, 1948 - 1957

 

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Board of Directors, Minutes, 1958 - 1969

 

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Board of Directors, Minutes, 1970 - 1972

 

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Membership Applications A-F

 

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Membership Applications G-K

 

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Membership Applications L-R

 

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Membership Applications S-Z

 

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Membership Blanks (Original)

 

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Lists of Members

 

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Charter Members

 

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Directories, 1947, 1949, 1954, 1964-1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1977

 

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Certification of Psychologists, Illustrative Bill , 1948

 

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Licensing bill, Proposed Form, Preliminary Draft and Material Re Licensing

 

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Licensing Board Questionaires

 

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Licensed Psychologists, 1951

 

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Registration of Corporation, 1948, 1950, 1951

 

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Members Attending Meetings, 1950, 1955

 

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Committees and Committee Reports, 1948 - 1953, 1958, 1962, 1971

 

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Programs

 

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Publications by Members in University Center, 1950 - 1954

 

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Rosters of Applied Psychologists in Georgia, 1952 - 1967, 1968, 1970

 

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Bulletins, Vol. I nos. 3, 4, 6,1947 (Duplicates)

 

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Bulletins (Duplicates), 1948

 

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Bulletins (Duplicates), 1949

 

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Bulletins (Duplicates), 1950

 

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Bulletins (Duplicates), 1951

 

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Bulletins (Duplicates), 1952

 

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Bulletins (Duplicates), 1953

 

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Bulletins , 1955

 

3	7	Treasurer's Reports, 1948 - 1970
		No report for 1951.

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1955 - 1956, 1958

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1963 - 1964

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1965 - 1966

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1967 - 1968

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1969 - 1970

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1971 - 1972

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1973 - 1975

 

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Administrative Assistant's Reports

 

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Advisory Committee Newsletter

 

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APA Council

 

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Division of Licensed Psychologist, 1972

 

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Fellows

 

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Information Re State Board of Examiners and Examinations

 

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Letters Regarding Insurance Legislation, 1972 - 1973

 

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Memorial to Dr. James Green Sr.

 

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Memo Concerning Annual Meetings, Programs, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974

 

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Memo to Voting Members

 

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Minutes of Executive Board, 1971

 

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Monographs

 

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Newsletters, 1973

 

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Newsnotes, 1973

 

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Presidents and Dates of Administration

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1976-1978

Vol. 29 - No.3 (July 1976), No.4 (September 1976); Vol. 30 - No.1 (February 1977), No. 3 (April 1977), No. 5 (October 1977), No.6 (December 1977); Vol. 31 - No.2 (April 1978), No. 3 (September 1978), No. 4 (November 1978)

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1979-1980

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1981

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1982

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1983

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1984 - 1985

 

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Georgia Psychologist , 1986-1987

 

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Miscellaneous Papers, 1975 - 1982

 

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Box 6: Addendum from Emory (mainly organizational papers- constitution, roster, member applications, correspondence, issues of Georgia Psychologist, etc), 1951-1966