Finding aid for the James A. Christenson papers
Title:
James A. Christenson papers
Repository:
Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
Phone: 330-972-7285
http://www.uakron.edu/chp
Creator:
Christenson, James
Dates:
1937-1948
Quantity:
0.33 linear feet
Abstract:
 This very small collection consists of test sample sheets and written works about psychological testing.
Identification:
p15960coll10/id/1270
Location:
Box M2084
Language:
The records are in English

Scope and Content

This very small collection consists of test sample sheets and written works about psychological testing, focusing largely on interpretation of the Rorschach test and revisions of the Binet Test.

Statement of Arrangement

The James A. Christenson papers are arranged into nine folders within a single box.

Restrictions on Use

Some materials are restricted. Please contact CCHP staff for assistance.

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Restrictions on Access

Some materials are restricted. Please contact CCHP staff for assistance.

Subject Headings

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Binet-Simon Test
History of psychology
Psychologists
Psychology
Rorschach Test
Testing

Persons:

Christenson, James

Preferred Citation

Cite as: [identification of item], [folder number, box number], Archives of the History of American Psychology, The Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology - The University of Akron

Detailed Description of The Collection


Box M2084 / Folder 1
Photographs, undated


Scope and Content: Includes images of the 1909 Clark University Conference and Sigmund Freud, and the Stern Cloud Test


Box M2084 / Folder 2
Case Study Using the Rorschach and the Clinical Binet Tests, 1942, undated


Scope and Content: This folder includes correspondence between B. Klopfer and James Christenson, 1942; case study at Duke Hospital by P. Benbow and Christenson, 1942. Includes statements by doctors and evaluations from the Rorschach test (clinical interpretation) and the Binet test, clinical revision. Folder also includes "Statistics on the Rorschach test in a Psychiatric Clinic" by James Christenson, undated.
Restrictions on Access: Materials in this folder are restricted due to privacy concerns. Please contact CCHP staff for assistance.
Restrictions on Use: Materials in this folder are restricted due to privacy concerns. Please contact CCHP staff for assistance.The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.


Box M2084 / Folder 3
Manual for the Clinical Use of the Rorschach, 1950


Scope and Content: Includes "Manual for the Clinical Application and Interpretation of the Rorschach Test" by Christenson (1950) and a Synopsis of Scoring Categories
Restrictions on Access: Materials in this folder are restricted due to privacy concerns. Please contact CCHP staff for assistance.
Restrictions on Use: Materials in this folder are restricted due to privacy concerns. Please contact CCHP staff for assistance.The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.


Box M2084 / Folder 4
Clinical Revision of the Binet Test, 1941, 1948


Scope and Content: This folder includes papers written by Christenson, correspondence, scales, tables and summaries.


Box M2084 / Folder 5
Anamnesis, Patient History, undated


Scope and Content: This folder includes an outline and form for the anamnesis writeup and mental hygiene statistical summary data sheet.


Box M2084 / Folder 6
"Mental Hygiene and Psychotherapy", undated


Scope and Content: Paper written by Christenson


Box M2084 / Folder 7
Kohs Block Test, undated


Scope and Content: Includes Sets A, B, C, mixed, scoring sheet, and score distribution for the Kohs test


Box M2084 / Folder 8
Evaluation of Personality Tests, 1940




Box M2084 / Folder 9
Review of Gordon Allport, 1937-1948


Scope and Content: Includes correspondence between Gordon Allport and Christenson as well as papers written by Christenson and others of Allport's book


Box M2084 / Folder 10
Reprints by Christenson, 1941-1952