http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/ft6q2nb44m No online items Virginia Satir Collection Processed by David C. Gartrell Department of Special Collections Davidson Library University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Phone: (805) 893-3062 Fax: (805) 893-5749 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/special-collections/ © 2002-2012 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Virginia Satir Collection HPA Mss 45 1 Guide to the Virginia Satir Collection, 1916-1993 [bulk dates 1970s-1980s] Collection number: HPA Mss 45 Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara Contact Information: Department of Special Collections Davidson Library University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Phone: (805) 893-3062 Fax: (805) 893-5749 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/special-collections/ Processed by: David C. Gartrell Date Completed: 01 May 2002 Latest revision: D. Tambo, June 3, 2011; D. Gartrell, 4 Nov. 2012. Encoded by: David C. Gartrell; A. Demeter © 2002-2012 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: Virginia Satir Collection Dates: 1916-1993 Bulk Dates: 1970s-1980s Collection Number: HPA Mss 45 Creator: Satir, Virginia Extent: ca. 100 linear feet (142 document boxes, 1 carton, 1 oversize box, ca. 565 audiocassettes, ca. 249 open reel audiotapes, ca. 850 videotapes). Repository: University of California, Santa Barbara. Library. Department of Special Collections Santa Barbara, California 93106-9010 Physical Location: SRLF (Boxes 1-141); Annex 2 (Boxes 142-144 and Audiovisual). Abstract: Extensive collection of personal and professional manuscript materials, organizational records, and audiovisual materials from noted family therapist Virginia Satir. Language: English, German, Swedish, Spanish, French Access Restrictions Collection is stored off-site; advance notice required for retrieval. Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained. Preferred Citation Virginia Satir Collection. HPA Mss 45. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara. Virginia Satir Collection HPA Mss 45 2 Acquisition Information Donated by Virginia Satir, ca. 1987 and by the Avanta Network, 1991; additions 1994. Biography Virginia Satir (26 June 1916 - 10 Sept. 1988) was best known as an innovator in the field of family therapy, to which she applied a humanistic approach. Satir began her career as a teacher, counselor, and principal in the Illinois public school system, receiving her masters degree in social services administration in 1948. In 1959 she moved her private practice to California and co-founded the Mental Research Institute. Her professional experience includes leading family therapy workshops, seminars and workshops for institutions, and work with the Avanta Network, which she founded in 1977 as an outlet for the training of other professionals. The following websites have additional information about Virginia Satir: Avanta: http://www.avanta.net/ Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Satir Scope and Content of Collection Arrangement The Collection contains the following series: Series 1: Works by Satir. Books, articles, contributions to books, forewords, interviews with Satir, reviews, scripts of workshops, speeches/papers, television and radio appearances. Boxes 1-9. Series 2: Works about Satir. Bibliography, articles, applications of Satir's work, tributes, and other. Boxes 9-14. Series 3: Biographical/Personal. Boxes 14-20. Series 4: Correspondence. Personal. Boxes 21-24. Professional. Boxes 25-29. Organizations - Primary. Boxes 30-35. Organizations - Secondary. Boxes 35-38. Subject. Boxes 39-40. Geographical. Boxes 41-47. Series 5: Organization Files. Pre-Anterra. Boxes 48-49. Anterra Correspondence. Box 50. Geographical. Boxes 50-51. Organizations. Boxes 51-55. Administration. Boxes 55-56. Subjects. Boxes 56-58. Humana. Boxes 58-59. Avanta Correspondence. Boxes 59-63. Financial. Boxes 63-65. Invitations. Boxes 66-68. Meetings. Boxes 69-71. Requests. Box 71. Resources. Box 72. Workshops. Boxes 73-76. Writings. Boxes 77-80. Beautiful People Correspondence. Boxes 80-85. General. Boxes 86-87. IHLRN [International Human Learning Resources Network]. Box 87. Virginia Satir Collection HPA Mss 45 3 Peoplemaking. Boxes 87-88. Series 6: Programs. U.S. General. Boxes 88-101. International. Boxes 102-105. Self-Esteem. Boxes 105-110. Monthlong Workshops. Boxes 110-111. Manitou Programs, Inc. Boxes 111-112. Process Community [P.C] Workshops. Boxes 112-121. Publicity / Brochures. Box 122. Series 7: Resources. General. Boxes 123-129. Correspondence. Boxes 129-132. Series 8: Photographs. General. Mainly color snapshots, including workshops, conferences, and other gatherings, as well as holiday cards and other photos sent by friends and associates. Few with names or places. Arranged chronologically. Boxes 133-139. Avanta Meetings and Workshops. Includes some Process Community [P.C.]. Boxes 140-141. Satir, Virginia. Includes portraits, individual and group shots. Mainly b/w; a few color prints and slides. Box 142. Miscellany. Box 142. Photograph Albums. Box 143. Oversize. Photos of Avanta members, ca. 1984 and 1986 Israel photograph album. Box 144. Series 9: Audio and Visual Materials. Sound Recordings Audio cassettes Open Reel Microcassettes Video Recordings 16mm film 1/2" Open Reel Video 8 Beta VHS 3/4" (U-Matic) 1" videotape - reels See individual series for more detailed information on content, extent, and arrangement. Commonly used acronyms in the guide: PC = Process Community POT = Thank you letters / letters of appreciation VS = Virginia Satir Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Satir, Virginia -- Archives. Family psychotherapy. Series 1. Works by Satir Virginia Satir Collection HPA Mss 45 4 Series 1. Works by Satir Books Books Box 1: 1 Conjoint Family Therapy, update, 1982 Box 1: 2 Conjoint Family Therapy (2) Box 1: 3-4 [ Conjoint Family Therapy?] Box 1: 5 Conjoint Family Therapy - outlines Box 1: 6 Grid Styles and Communication Stances (unpublished) Box 1: 7 Helping Families to Change - Correspondence, 1976-1977 Box 1: 8 One Parent Families (aborted) Box 1: 9 Peoplemaking Box 1: 10 Peoplemaking - Correspondence, 1976-1978 Box 2: 1 Theory & Practice of Family Therapy, MS, U.S. Bandler and Grinden Box 2: 2 The Third Birth - notes on Preface Box 2: 3 The Third Birth - notes on, 1980-1983 Box 2: 4 The Third Birth - outline for, April 7, 1980 Box 2: 5 The Third Birth - bibliography cards Box 2: 6-9 The Third Birth - Resource Material for Box 2: 10-12 The Third Birth - notes for, 1977-1980 Box 3: 1 The Third Birth - notes for, 1988 Box 3: 2 The Third Birth - notes for, ca. 1980-1989 Box 3: 3-5 The Third Birth - notes for Box 3: 6 Your Many Faces, 1978 Box 3: 7 Reviews of Virginia Satir's Books Box 3: 8 Science and Behavior Books Box 3: 9 Translations Articles Additional Note Alphabetical, by title. Box 3: 10 Assertive/Leveling Communication and Empathy in Adolescent Drug Abuse Prevention, 1986 Box 3: 11 The Core of the Therapist [correspondence only], 1983 Box 3: 12 Experiencing a Family Box 3: 13 The Family as a Treatment Unit, 1965 Box 3: 14 Family Life Education: A Perspective on the Educator, 1975 Box 3: 15 Family Systems and Approaches, 1966 Box 3: 16 Fyra Nyckelord Socionomen [Swedish], 1976 Box 3: 17 The Growing Edge of Myself, 1974 Box 3: 18 Growing Up First Rate Box 3: 19 A Healthy System in an Organization Box 3: 20 Hugging, 1981 Box 3: 21 Interaction and Structure in Psychotherapy for Married Couples Box 4: 1 Love, Understanding, Communication Are Vital Elements of Family Health, 1979 Box 4: 2 The Meaning of Divorce Box 4: 3 My Use of Self as a Family Therapist, 1972 Box 4: 4 Networking: A Viable Model for the New Age, 1981 Box 4: 5 Schizophrenia and Family Therapy Box 4: 6 Self Esteem in the Work Place Box 4: 7 The Structured Interview, 1965 Box 4: 8 The Therapist Story, 1987 Box 4: 9 Therapy Through the Family - A New Dimension Box 4: 10 Today's Priorities in Mental Health: Knowing and Doing, 1978 Box 4: 11 Tuning In to Each Other Box 4: 12 Using the Family Unit for Change, 1978 Box 4: 13 What's a Therapist? Box 4: 14 What's in the Pot, 1982 Virginia Satir Collection HPA Mss 45 5 Series 1. Works by Satir Articles Box 4: 15 Whole Child Catalogue (statement), 1978 Box 4: 16 Your Family Life Chronology, 1975 Box 4: 17 Notes and drafts [untitled article], 1965 Contributions to Books Additional Note Alphabetical, by title. Box 4: 18 The Art of Co-Therapy (Chapter Nine) - Vivian Nelson and William Roller, 1986 Box 4: 19 Basic Approaches to Group Psychotherapy and Group Counseling (3rd edition) - George M. Gazda, ed. Box 4: 20 Conjoint Family Therapy, 1980 Box 4: 21 Counseling with Families - Arthur Horne and Merle Ohlsen, 1981-1982 Box 4: 22 Defining Psychotherapy: Evolving - The Milton Erikson Foundation Inc. Box 4: 23 Evolving Models for Family Change - Charles Fishman and Bernice Roseman, eds., 1986 Box 4: 24 Fritz Perls - Jack Gaines, 1978 Box 4: 25 Gottesfeld, 1977 Box 4: 26 Marriage as a Human-Actualizing Contract, 1970 Box 4: 27 Reshaping Your Marriage - Augsburger, Don Box 4: 28 Single Parent Families - Solly Dramen Box 5: 1 Step by Step, Preface/Chapter 1, 1982-1983 Box 5: 2 Therapist Making - Therapist Becoming - Mary Jo Bulbrook, 1980 Box 5: 3 "Therapist's Use of Self" (Chapter Six) - [author unknown] Box 5: 4 Today's Priorities for Mental Health ["Using the Family Unit for Change"] - Mary Jo Bulbrook, 1978 Forewords, etc.