Descriptive Summary
Iscoe, Ira
Ira Iscoe Papers
1966-1984
Materials are written in English.
94-047; 2001-139; 2003-141; 2011-143
2 ft., 11 in.
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,The
University of Texas at Austin
Audiotapes, videotapes, academic
papers, and research concerning the Charles Whitman case and various UT Committees
comprise the Ira Iscoe Papers, 1966-1984, 2005, documenting speeches, interviews,
seminars and case studies relating to Iscoe’s work in the field of psychology.
Biographical Note
Professor Ira Iscoe was born on February 1, 1921 in New York City. Educated at Sir
George Williams College, he received his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of
California at Los Angeles. Iscoe joined the University of Texas Psychology faculty
in 1951 and was instrumental in developing the Clinical Training Psychology Program
and its accreditation by the American Psychology Association. While at UT, he served
on numerous committees, including the committee appointed by Governor John B.
Connally to investigate the Charles Whitman catastrophe and the UT Sutherland
Committee of 1966-67, which made broad recommendations concerning counseling
throughout the University of Texas System. Iscoe received several awards for his
work in psychology and mental health, was active as a pro bono consultant to a
number of community and state agencies, and served as a mentor to younger
faculty.
Scope and Contents
Audiotapes, videotapes, academic papers, and research concerning the Charles Whitman
case and various UT Committees comprise the Ira Iscoe Papers, 1966-1984, 2005,
documenting speeches, interviews, seminars and case studies relating to Iscoe’s work
in the field of psychology. A portion of this collection focuses on the research
conducted on Charles Whitman, the Governor’s Committee, and the UT Sutherland
Committee recommendations. Also included are newspapers clippings and files relating
to the investigations surrounding Charles Whitman’s shootings from the UT Tower on
August 1, 1966.
Access Restrictions
Use of audio materials by appointment only; please contact sound archivist for more
information. Use of video materials by appointment only; please contact repository
for more information.
Preferred Citation
Iscoe (Ira) Papers, 1966-1984, 2005, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,
University of Texas at Austin.
Subjects (Persons)
Iscoe, Ira -- Archives.
Whitman, Charles Joseph, 1941-1966
Subjects (Organizations)
University of Texas at Austin. Dept. of Psychology --
History.
University of Texas at Austin -- History -- 20th
century.
Subjects
Mass murder -- Texas -- Austin -- Case studies.
Places
Austin (Tex.) -- History -- 20th
century.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by archives staff.
Subsequent revisions were made by Evan Usler, May 2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
2.325/R72
7-inch reel to reel tapes
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Radio Broadcast - Longhorn Radio Network
1972
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"The Human Condition" program 44 " The concept of
competence" Speaker Dr. Ira Iscoe
October 10, 1972 - November 5, 1972
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Governor's Committee on Aging [9 reels]
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August 4, 1980 [3 reels]
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August 5, 1980 [4 reels]
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August 7, 1980 [2 reels]
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Conference on Research on Primary Prevention [8
reels]
1982
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February 25, 1982 [5 reels]
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February 26, 1982 [3 reels]
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Conferences [9 reels] 1983
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Vowel production study, stress, context, rate - Speaker
R. Diehl [1 reel], March 23,
1983
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Speaker Keith Kluender [1 reel],
May 9, 1983
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Speaker Keith Kluender [1 reel],
May 10, 1983
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Speaker Keith Kluender [1 reel],
May 12, 1983
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Speaker Paul Sorenson [1 reel],
May 12, 1983
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Reel One / Side One:
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Introductions by Ira Iscoe of Planning Committee and
Charles Speilberger and Wayne H. Holtzman. Seymour Sarason
by Emory Cowan
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Introduction of persons who will be charged with
responsibilities by Charles Spielberger.
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Introduction of Seymour Sarason by Emory Cowan.
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Dr. Sarason – Beginning of talk which is continued
on Reel Two.
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Reel Two / Side One:
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Continuation of Seymour Sarason “Mr. Everyman”.
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Introduction of John Glidewell Phd. by Faye Goldberg
Phd.
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Glidewell with critique of conference models and
question and answer.
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Reel Three / Side One:
Wednesday April 30
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Model 2 Community mental health and clinical
community.
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Model 3 Community development.
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Model 4 Intervention ad preventive models. (Break).
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Model 5 Social change model, also introduction of
day’s plan to group.
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Emory Cowen starting afternoon session.
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Speakers of part 1
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1. “Entry Level Issues” Steven Danish
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2. Dave Stenmark
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3. “Wizzard of Oz” Julian Rappaport
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4. Introduction of Jack Chinsky
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Reel Four:
May 30
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Continuation of Jack Chinsky
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Model 6 Social ecology and environment.
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Model 7 Applied social and urban psychology models.
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Presentation of award to: Question and Answer
Session.
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Taped Interview
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"How do you feel," Conversation with Dr. Ira Iscoe; VO:
14:10, MO: 10:25
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Community Psychology
2 reels
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Unidentified Reels
5 reels
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Reel 1
KK - Rapid - Rabid; EP - Plight - Polite, Brain - Train;
Prayed - Parade; Plode - Palode; Plote - Palote; Fast, Medium,
Slow
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Reel 2
Anderson (4th) S.G. - Anderson (3rd) Good role
playing
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Reel 3
blank
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Reel 4
no notations
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Reel 5
no notations
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Audio Cassettes [42 tapes],
1984
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Mental Health Seminars with Ira Iscoe [31 tapes],
1984
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Mental Health Seminar [3 tapes],
September 10, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [3 tapes],
September 17, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [3 tapes],
September 24, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [2 tapes],
October 8, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [2 tapes]
October 23, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [2 tapes]
October 29, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [2 tapes],
November 12, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [2 tapes],
November 19, 1984
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Mental Health Seminar [2 tapes],
December 3, 1984
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Primary Prevention, Parts 1-8, 13, 15 [5 tapes]
2.325/R72
Panel Discussion on Adoption issues [6 tapes],
ca. 1984-1985
3W105
U-matic color videocassettes [4 tapes],
1976-1979
3W105
“People and Ideas” #702 – Dr. Ira Iscoe - Recorded September
16, 1976 – Dubbed November 11, 1976 - Program Time 29:49
3W105
Ira Iscoe’s speech to the General Assembly – Texas
Rehabilitation Commission Annual Convention, Houston, Texas,
July 10, 1978
3W105
"Interdisciplinary Case Conference" Committee for Gerontology
- Student Assessments
April 30, 1979
3W105
"Social Work Practice" The general systems
framework
3K435
Charles J. Whitman case research,
1966-1967
3K435
Report of pathologic studies requested by Governor John B.
Connally for the investigation of the Whitman case,
1966
3K435
"The Charles J. Whitman catastrophe, Austin, Texas -
Recommendations made by the Governors committee and consultants to
the Governor, Follow up study,
1966-1967
3K435
"General and medical background for the Whitman case"
requested by Governor John B. Connally,
1966
3K435
"Press conference, report to the Governor, medical aspects,
Charles J. Whitman catastrophe,"
September 8, 1966
3K435
Austin American
Statesman
August 9, 1966
3K435
Files relating to the investigations surrounding Charles
Whitman's shootings from the UT Tower,
1966
3K435
Journals:
Division of Community Psychology Newsletter
The Community Psychologist
Gerentology Newsletter
3K436
Written works:
“Requiem for Austin” rough draft,
1982
“The University in the Community,”
1980
“Some Early Activities in the Community and the University,”
2005
3K436
Two photographs, 1964, undated