Dorothy and Jerome Singer papers

Collection

Identifier: 121.6578

Staff Only

The Dorothy and Jerome Singer papers consist of material from the professional careers of noted play scholars Jerome and Dorothy Singer. The papers are comprised of research notes, reference materials, manuscripts, conference presentations, course lectures, and correspondence. The material is related to the research and publications of the Singer's, particularly on the influence of children’s television programs on child development and learning. The papers also include their consultation work, participation in conferences and lectures, and Jerome Singer's work in higher education.

The materials are housed in 14 archival boxes and are arranged in the original order.

Dates

1978-2009
Majority of material found within 1992-2007

Creator

Singer, Dorothy G. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Box 14 is restricted due to personal privacy information. It has been denoted as such in this finding aid and is separated from the unrestricted files. The remainder of the collection is open for research use by staff of The Strong and users of its library and archive.

Conditions Governing Use

Though the donor has not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Extent

10.0 Linear Feet (14 boxes)

Additional Description

Overview

This collection consists of material from the professional careers of noted play scholars Jerome and Dorothy Singer. The papers date from 1978 to 2009, with the bulk of materials dating from 1992 to 2007. The papers are comprised of research notes, reference materials, manuscripts, conference presentations, course lectures, and correspondence.

Biographical Note

Dorothy Singer (1927-2016) was a senior research scientist in the Department of Psychology at Yale University, as well as co-director of the Yale University Family Television Research and Consultation Center. She was a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Her research and publications focus on early childhood development, television effects on youth, and parent training in imaginative play. She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Teachers College at Columbia University and the Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Media Psychology from the American Psychological Association.

Jerome Singer (1924-2019) was a certified psychoanalyst through the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, he pursued a full-time practice in New York City, while also holding a series of part-time research appointments. In 1963, he was recruited as a full professor and director of the clinical psychology training program for the City University of New York. In 1972 he became the director of clinical psychology training at Yale University, where he served as a professor for over four decades, and was co-director of the Yale University Family Television Research and Consultation Center. He was a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

In addition to co-directing the Yale University Family Television Research and Consultation Center for more than 30 years, Dorothy and Jerome were married for 67 years and had three children together.