Subseries B. General, 1975-2006 (#3.13-9.2, E.1)
Scope and Contents
Subseries B, General, 1975-2006 (#3.13-9.2, E.1) includes clippings re: Caplan; files on conferences in which Caplan participated; and files related to Caplan's pursuit to have delusional dominating personality disorder (DDPD) recognized and listed as a legitimate disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Caplan's work to block several proposed diagnoses (premenstrual dysphoric disorder, self-defeating personality disorder, and paraphalic racism) from becoming incorporated into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is documented in her work files, which include petitions, letters from professionals and the general public, and supporting research. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within. Caplan's original folder titles are in quotes.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-2006
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Before using the collection, researchers must sign a special permission form until January 1, 2080. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
3.55 linear feet ((8 + 1/2 file boxes) plus 43 audiotapes, 33 videotapes, 4 CDs, 1 DVD, 1 archived web site)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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