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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-10 11:35:13 -0500.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard2008-11-07File created.2009/01/13xml document instange created by Patrick Lawlor2009-05-15xml document instance edited by Catherine N. Carson2019-05-20EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Carol H. Meyer papers Meyer, Carol H., 1924- 6761350 UA#0140 English . 6.72 linear feet 16 document boxes 1954-1995 Dr. Carol H. Meyer taught clinical and advanced social work practice in the School of Social Work (1962-1995). The papers consist primarily of her teaching files, but also include correspondence, papers, speeches, and material related to her research and projects. Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series.

 Conditions Governing Access

Meyer's Master's essay and dissertation are separately cataloged and made available through the University Archives

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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

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 Summary

Meyer's papers consist primarily of teaching files from her work at the Columbia University School of Social Work, but also include correspondence, papers, speeches, and material related to research and outside projects.

 Summary

Meyer's teaching files include material related to both her own courses and the general curriculum in the School of Social Work, particularly in areas related to the social work practice sequence of courses and doctoral examinations for practice work. Her teaching files not only include her own course materials, but often also include bibliographies, course outlines, and reading lists from other professors. Meyer also kept readings and notes on subjects related to course topics filed with her teaching files. Meyer's early teaching career is not well documented in her papers; most of her files appear related to courses taught between 1976-1995. There is also no documentation of Meyer's work in the larger university community.

 Summary

Meyer's papers do not extensively document her research work. The collection includes one folder of various reprints and editorials (1959-1994). In addition, there is documentation related to two other projects; "The Homeless Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill" (1989) and" Assessment in Social Work Practice" (1993).

 Summary

The papers do contain material related to Meyer's work within the social work profession. Meyer was involved in outside consulting, speaking engagements, task forces, and training, and her papers include files on many of these activities. There is no coverage of her educational or professional activities prior to 1959.

 Summary

The papers do not contain any material related to Meyer's personal life or interests.

 Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Carol H. Meyer Papers, Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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 Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were received as a: Source of acquisition--Estate of Carol H. Meyer via the School of Social Work in. Method of acquisition--bequest of the; Date of acquisition--1998.

 Biographical / Historical

Carol H. Meyer, a native of Brooklyn, was born on March 18, 1924 in New York City. Meyer received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1946 and a Master's degree in Social Work from the New York School of Social Work later the Columbia School of Social Work in 1949. She received the first Ph.D. in casework awarded by the Columbia School of Social Work in 1957.

 Biographical / Historical

Meyer began her career in social work as a group worker at Greenwich House in New York City. While completing her education, Meyer gained experience as a group worker, case worker, and supervisor. She also taught at the New York University School of Social Work from 1956-1959, and then served as an assistant to the New York City Welfare Commissioner as Director of Training from 1959-1962. Meyer joined Columbia University as an Associate Professor in 1962, and taught clinical and advanced social work practice. She was granted tenure in 1965, and became a full professor in 1966. She remained at the University for the rest of her career.

 Biographical / Historical

Meyer was an authority on child and family welfare and mental health. Her work also dealt with the eco-system perspective, or the concept that a range of factors should be considered in the creation or assessment of a social service or treatment plan. Meyer was also considered a leader in national social work education; she served on the educational board of the British Journal of Social Work and on the board of the Council on Social Work Education.

 Biographical / Historical

Meyer's work was widely published in professional journals on child welfare casework, psychiatric and family practice, foster care, women, and social work. She also lectured throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. She published five books: Staff Development in Public Welfare Agencies (1966), Social Work Practice: A Response to the Crisis (1970), Clinical Social Work in the Eco-Systems Perspective (1983), Social Work with the Aging (1986), and Assessment in Social Work Practice (1993). She also served as an editor for other book projects and as the editor in chief of Affilia: Journal of Women in Social Work in the early 1990s.

 Biographical / Historical

Meyer died of cancer on December 2, 1996, in New York City. She was survived by two sisters and a brother.

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This collection was processed by Catherine N. Carson.

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Finding aid wittten by Catherine N. Carson, 2008.

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No additions are expected

 Social case work -- United States Social case work -- United States -- Methodology Social service Social work education -- Curricula -- United States Social work education -- United States Correspondence Meyer, Carol H., 1924- Columbia University. School of Social Work -- Faculty Series I: Curriculum and Teaching Files1954-1995Scope and Contents

This series contains files related to curriculum and courses taught in the School of Social Work. The majority of the course files relate to courses taught between approximately 1976-1995. Meyer's course files include articles, assignments, bibliographies, course outlines, examination questions, handouts, reading lists, and Meyer's own reading materials and notes on various subjects related to course topics. Some of Meyer's files also relate to development of curriculum in the School of Social Work, particularly as related to doctoral examinations and the social work practice sequence. These files include correspondence, course outlines, examination questions, meeting notes, and memoranda.

6601--Assignment1984-198811Depression, circa198212Scope and Contents

(6113--The Depressed Client)

7113, Undated7113UndatedScope and Contents

(The Context of Social Work Practice)

Family and Children in Health13Class Notes14Assessment Outlines, 1990, Undated1990Undated157113 and 7115, 1990-1993711371151990-1993167115Scope and Contents

(Clinical Social Work Practice)

7115, 1987-199371151987-199317Loss and SeparationUndated18Course Materials199319-10Crisis TheoryUndated1118201 circa 1987-199382011987-1993Scope and Contents

(Social Work Practice)

Practice Theory112Task, 1987, Undated1987Undated113Research Notes 8201, 199382011993114Susan Kemp1990(2 Folders)21-2Scope and Contents

(Dissertation Proposal and Drafts)

Child Care, 1988-1990, Undated1988-1990Undated23Scope and Contents

(Includes case outline for 6921--Day Care)

Population Policy, 1969-1986, Undated1969-1986Undated24Child Abuse1977-199025-6Scope and Contents

(Includes course materials for 6920, 7115)

Exams1975-199027Scope and Contents

(Courses 6920, 6921 on Family and Children's Services)

Permanency/Prevention1990-199228Scope and Contents

(Child Welfare Preventative Services)

Separation/Deprivation, 1978-1983, Undated1978-1983Undated(3 Folders)29-11Foster Care1980-19932121980-1993(2 Folders)31-2Children Against Mothers197933SexualityUndated34Impact of Mental Illness on Children, 1978, 19871978198735Divorce1980s36Step Families1980-199237Scope and Contents

(Course Material for 6920, 7115)

Schizophrenia1988-199338Scope and Contents

(Includes course material for 6601, 6602)

6601Course Outlines1989-199039Ethnicity/Culture1989-1990310AgingUndated311Depression1990312Scope and Contents

(Includes course material for 7113)

Borderline Personality, circa1987417115Adolescence, 1982-1989, Undated1982-1989Undated42Children Coping with Stress (Abuse, Alcoholism)1980s43Orphan's Progress, 1965-1969, Undated1965-1969Undated44Impact of Mental Illness on Children1980s45Ethics, circa198346AIDS1980-199347Scope and Contents

(7115--AIDS--Death and Dying)

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse1982-199348Subject AreasUntitled1987-199049Scope and Contents

(Mostly readings and notes on depression)

Substance Abuse, circa1988410Scope and Contents

(Includes reading list for 7115)

Dual Diagnosis1989-1990411Advocacy1985412Scope and Contents

(Includes course materials for 6112, 7102)

Termination1992413Scope and Contents

(Includes reading lists for 7101)

Practice Theory7115, 1990-199571151990-1995(3 Folders)56-8Research and Practice Articles #82011970-1984(3 Folders)59-11Family Treatment, 1954-1981, Undated1954-1981Undated(2 Folders)61-2DSW Exams1979-1995638201 Midterm, Undated8201Undated64Practice Models, 1981-1982, Undated1981-1982Undated65Epistemology - Family Treatment66Course8201Mrs. P: A Problem Redefined197667Scope and Contents

(Case study, notes, and class assignment for 6113)

Ego Theory/Ego Psychology1982-199268Advanced Practice Memos1980-198669Scope and Contents

(Memos on the practice sequence of courses in the advanced program; the PhD requirement, etc.)

6601 and 7701, 1990-1991660177011990-1991(2 Folders)81-2Meeting for Second Year Practice Teachers199183Course 6104, 1976-1980, Undated61041976-1980Undated84Scope and Contents

(Social Work Practice 4)

Loneliness198285Scope and Contents

(Includes conference materials and Meyer's comments)

8203 Seminar in Advance Social Work Practice82038203, 1978-198482031978-198486Manpower and Practice, 1968, 1973, Undated19681973Undated87Scope and Contents

(8201)

Inter-professional Practice and Education197388Self-Help Groups, circa1982896601, 1991660119918107102 Social Work Practice, 1969-198571021969-198591-2Child Abuse and Violence1978-1992(2 Folders)93-4Untitled198195Scope and Contents

(Various materials on a course on Human Behavior and the Social Environment from Hunter College)

7102, 1985-198771021985-19879666011981-1991, Undated1981-1991Undated(4 Folders)97-9Course Binder1989-19919101989-19911017113 circa 199271131992Course Pack102Additional Articles103Social Work Practice104Classic General Papers1057101 Group Methods, 199171011991106Group Work1982, Undated1982Undated1071984, Undated1984Undated(2 Folders)111-26920 Family and Children's Services, 1992-1995, Undated69201992-1995Undated1138201, 1990-199582011990-1995114Unidentified Notebook1983115Scope and Contents

(Includes material on a Practice Teacher's meeting and the practice sequence of courses)

Untitled1980-1985116-7Scope and Contents

(Includes material for 6601 and 7102, mainly on families and gender roles)

7115 Clinical Social Work Practice, circa 199071151990118Adoption, 1970s, 1980s1970s1980s121Schools122Groups1986-1991123Scope and Contents

(Includes memos to practice teachers and course materials for 7101)

School MaterialPractice Sequence1988-1990126Scope and Contents

(Includes course material for 7115)

Doctoral Examination in Advanced Practice1983-1992127Fields of Practice1989128Howard Case1972142Scope and Contents

(Case material for 6204)

Social Work Practice SequencePractice Outlines--MSW/DSW, 1970, 1986-198919701986-1989143Clinical Practice DSW/MSW--Curriculum Proposals1983-1987144Social Work Practice IIIUndated145Scope and Contents

(Course 7113)

Fields of PracticeUndated146Scope and Contents

(Social Work Practice V, Course 7115)

Human Behavior and Social Environment (HBSE)Undated147Social Work Practice II, 1991, Undated1991Undated148Scope and Contents

(Course 7102)

Practice, Programming and Supervision (PPS), 1991, Undated1991Undated149Scope and Contents

(7133 7135)

Social Work Practice Sequence, circa19911410Scope and Contents

(Course 7115)

Foundations (Social Work Practice I and Practice, Programming and Supervision I), 1990-1992, Undated1990-1992Undated1411Field Work Curriculum19911412Issues of Diversity, Educational Methods19921413Scope and Contents

(Course 7710)

School--Practice CHM--Special Memos/Reports1971-1987(2 Folders)151-26920Placement, 1992-1995, Undated1992-1995Undated1586920 Family and Children Services, 199569201995(2 Folders)161Untitled162Domestic Violence163-4Scope and Contents

(articles, notes)

Classification Problem/Treatment165Scope and Contents

(includes reading list for course 6201)

6920 Course Pack, 1995 Fall69201995166Columbia University School of Social Work Curriculum, Degree, and Fellowship Papers1985, undated1612Series II: Professional Activities1960-1990Scope and Contents

Series II contains a curriculum vita (1987), correspondence, and files related to Meyer's papers, presentations, speeches, and work on projects outside of Columbia University.

Subseries II.1: General1967-1988Scope and Contents

consists of Meyer's personal file and general professional correspondence.

Personal1967-1987124Scope and Contents

(Includes correspondence, curriculum vita (1987), and other material)

Professional Correspondence, circa1968-1988125Articles and Notes1984, undated1611Subseries II.2: Papers and Speeches1968-1990Scope and Contents

includes copies of Meyer's speeches and presentation papers.

Speeches1968-1970129CHM Speeches--CUSSW1977-198812101977-1988(2 Folders)131-2CHM Speeches1972-1989133-5Papers (CHM)1981-1989(2 Folders)136-81981-1989141New Jersey School of Social Work1974169Papers and Speeches, 1972, 1987-199019721987-19901610Subseries II.3: Projects1960-1986Scope and Contents

consists of a set of files on task forces, reports, training sessions, and other projects involving Meyer. These files include material on Meyer's work with the New York Bureau of Child Welfare (1960-1962).

New Jersey DCY Training197471National Association of Social Workers (NASW) CHAT Child Welfare,1985-198672Louise Wise Services1974-197573Bureau of Child Welfare--New York City196074Bureau of Child Welfare--New York City--Reports on Training Program,196275Child Welfare--U.S. Children's Bureau, circa1966-196876Temple University Hospital Consultation1974 May77Community Action for Legal Services, Inc. (CALS)197778New Jersey Department of Youth and Family Services (NY-DYFS)1974-197579Harlem Hospital Consultation1967 June-July710Educational Methods Institute--CUSSW1963711Burnout, circa1980712Preservation Workshop University of Georgia1978713Wilfrid Laurier University1986714Scope and Contents

(Meyer's report on their doctoral program)

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)--Specialization1976-1977715Scope and Contents

(Task Force)

Series III: Publications and Related Files1959-1994Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, drafts, and reprints related to articles, books, and editorials by Meyer.

Assessment in Social Work Practice, circa1993Chapter VI Graphics153Chapters(3 Folders)154-6Untitled, 1991, Undated1991Undated157Correspondence and Book Reviews1993-1994158The Homeless Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill1989167Editorials and Reprints1959-1994168