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Helen Thompson Papers
Helen Thompson Papers
Collection is primarily Thompson's professional correspondence, 1927-1942 (arranged chronologically) from her time at Yale before entering private practice. Also includes some biographical information.
Helen Thompson, PhD, was a research associate with Arnold Gesell at the Gesell Institute of Child Development and Yale University. She was also in private practice 1939-1963.
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Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.
- Dates
- Creation: 1927-1942
- Extent
- 0.84 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
- Related Names
- Thompson, Helen, 1897-
- Gesell, Arnold, 1880-1961
- Language of Materials
- English
- Language of Materials
- English
Series 1: Personal
Correspondence relating to Arnold Gesell
Curriculum vita, reprints, and miscellaneous items
1927
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1928
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1929
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- Creation: 1929
January - May, 1930
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June - December, 1930
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January - May, 1931
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June - December, 1931
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January - May, 1932
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June - December, 1932
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January - May, 1933
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June - December, 1933
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January - May, 1934
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June - December, 1934
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January - May, 1935
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June - December, 1935
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January - May, 1936
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June - December, 1936
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January - June, 1937
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July - December, 1937
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January - June, 1938
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July - December, 1938
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January - June, 1939
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July - December, 1939
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1940
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- Creation: 1940
January - June, 1941
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- Creation: January - June, 1941
July - December, 1941
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- Creation: July - December, 1941
January - June, 1942
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- Creation: January - June, 1942
July - December, 1942
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- Creation: July - December, 1942
Citation
Cite Item
Thompson, Helen. Helen Thompson Papers. 1927-1942. Located in: Modern Manuscripts Collection, History of Medicine Division, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD; MS C 280e.
Cite Item Description
Thompson, Helen. Helen Thompson Papers. 1927-1942. Located in: Modern Manuscripts Collection, History of Medicine Division, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD; MS C 280e. https://findingaids.nlm.nih.gov/repositories/4/resources/737 Accessed August 13, 2025.