May, Rollo
Biography
Rollo Reece May (1909-1994) was a pioneer and popularizer of humanistic psychology best known for applying European existential thought to American psychotherapy. He received a master of divinity degree in 1937 and subsequently spent two years as a Congregationalist minister before deciding to return to school (Columbia University) to study clinical psychology. May was an instructor, a psychotherapist, and author of more than a dozen books. His Love and Will (1969) was highly regarded by social and political activists of the time. He received the American Psychological Association's prestigious gold medal for his distinguished career in psychology, as well as numerous other awards and honors.
From the guide to the Rollo May Papers, 1918-1995, (University of California, Santa Barbara. Library. Department of Special Collections)
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| referencedIn | Paul Tillich. Papers, 1886-1994 | Andover-Harvard Theological Library | |
| referencedIn | Frederic Spiegelberg papers, 1916-1994, 1936-1994 | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Hans Caspar Syz papers, 1911-1991 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
| referencedIn | Media Resources Center (University of Michigan) records, 1948-1987, 1948-1987 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| referencedIn | Paul Ramsey Papers, 1934-1984 and undated | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Guide to the Otto Rank Association Records, 1934-1993 | Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Rollo May Papers, 1918-1995 | University of California, Santa Barbara. Davidson Library. Department of Special Collections. | |
| referencedIn | Albert Ellis Papers, 1920-2007, [Bulk Dates: 1965-1997]. | Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Media Resources Center (University of Michigan) films and videotapes, 1930s and 1948-1986 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| referencedIn | Jean Burden Papers, 1931-1992 | Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center |
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| associatedWith | Spiegelberg, Frederic, b. 1897 | person |
| associatedWith | Syz, Hans C. | person |
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