Paterson, Donald G. (Donald Gildersleeve), 1892-1961

The University of Minnesota Department of Psychology papers cover the period 1924-1951. The papers include information on the Department’s relationship with the University of Minnesota, as well as material on various national psychological institutions and organizations and routine operations at the University of Minnesota. Richard M. Elliott was chairman of the Department from 1919-1951 and many of Elliott’s activities are mentioned.

The collection consists of the professional papers of Donald G. Paterson, professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota.

The collection consists of the papers of Richard M. Elliott, professor and chairman of the Psychology Department at the University of Minnesota (1919-1956). The papers contain Elliott's personal and professional correspondence, lecture notes, history of the Psychology Department and work with the Appleton Century Crofts publishing company. The papers also contain information on Mathilde Rice Elliott.