Joseph S. Jacob doctoral cap and gown, 1940, 2000s

Summary

Creator:

Thomas, Roger K., Dr.

Date:

1940, 2000s

Extent:

1.75 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Joseph S. Jacob doctoral cap and gown, UA01-013, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection (1940-2000s) consists of Joseph S. Jacob's doctoral cap and gown along with documentation of his dissertation, vita and career. In 1940, Jacob was the second Ph.D student to graduate from the University of Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph S. Jacob was born September 13, 1915 in Belton, Texas and grew up in Americus, Georgia. He received his BA, M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (1940) from the University of Georgia, thus becoming the second Ph.D. graduate from UGA. In 1945, he became a medical doctor upon graduation from Emory University of Atlanta. Jacob underwent psychoanalytic training in the 1950s and was a psychoanalyst in private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan for over 40 years.

Related

Other descriptive data:

RG 2-1-1

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Graduate students -- Georgia.
Academic costume

Names:

University of Georgia -- Alumni and alumnae
Jacob, Joseph S.

Preferred citation:

Joseph S. Jacob doctoral cap and gown, UA01-013, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.