Series VI. Personal papers, 1930-2010
Scope and Contents
Consists of materials from Zerka T. Moreno’s personal life, including biographical papers and audio recordings, as well as fashion drawings and design sketches from her time in London in the 1930s and sketches and watercolors from later in her life. Also includes celebratory items and awards such as certificates, diplomas, honorary memberships, as well as a customized belt buckle. Contains both personal photographs from travel as well as photographs from conferences, workshops, seminars, and similar professional settings, as well as a recorded autobiography of Zerka T. Moreno and audio recordings of memorials to J.L. Moreno. Further materials relate to her professional and personal partner J.L. Moreno’s life and his career in psychodrama and psychotherapy, including recorded interviews with J.L. Moreno, correspondence regarding a biographical film, and Hall of Fame inductions. Some records are in German and Spanish.
Dates
- Creation: 1930-2010
Language of Materials
Papers are in English,German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Israeli,Swedish, Romanian, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Czech.
Conditions Governing Access
Access to electronic records in this series is premised on the availability of a computer station, requisite software, and/or the ability of the Public Services staff to review and/or print out records of interest in advance of an on-site visit.
Extent
1.13 cubic feet (2 records center carton, 1 half letter size document box, 2 oversized boxes, 1 half legal size document box)4.7 Gigabytes (electronic records on network storage)
Arrangement
Series VI is arranged in a chronological run, followed by undated materials. A group of audio visual materials processed as part of an accrual (Acc. #2018-076) These are arranged chronologically, followed by undated materials.
Creator
- From the Collection: Moreno, Zerka T. (Zerka Toeman) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
The Center for the History of Medicine in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine is one of the world's leading resources for the study of the history of health and medicine. Our mission is to enable the history of medicine and public health to inform healthcare, the health sciences, and the societies in which they are embedded.