Clarence M. Hincks Oral History Collection

Collection

Identifier: OH 189

Abstract

A collection of interviews with Clarence Hincks and others that knew him collected by Charles Roland as part of his research for writing a biography of Hincks.

Dates

Creation: 1959-1963

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 box; 5 interviews; 12 tapes)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

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Biographical Note

Clarence Meredith Hincks (1885-1964) received his MD from the University of Toronto in 1907 and became a general practitioner. He obtained a part-time post as medical inspector for Toronto schools where he became interested in mental disability and mental health in youth. In this capacity he was the first to introduce the newly developed Binet-Simon tests for intelligence into Canada. In 1917 he met Clifford W. Beers, founder of the U.S. National Committee for Mental Hygiene, an organization dedicated to improving conditions in America's insane asylums and to promoting sound mental health. With Dr. C.K. Clark, Hincks co-founded the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene in 1918, serving first as secretary and then as general director. In 1930 he was also appointed director of the U.S. National Committee, a post he retained until 1939. He remained director of the renamed Canadian Mental Health Association until his retirement in 1952.

Collection Summary

A collection of interviews with Clarence Hincks and others that knew him collected by Charles Roland as part of his research for writing a biography of Hincks. Interview contents are largely devoted to the Hincks' life and the early history of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Interviews were conducted in Ontario, Canada on 7" open reels, recorded at speeeds ranging from 7 1/2 to 5 to 15/16 IPS/CPS.

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of interviews with Clarence Hincks and others that knew him collected by Charles Roland as part of his research for writing a biography of Hincks.