Robert M. Guion papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-1192

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Collection of personal papers including correspondence, office files, independent research reports, manuscripts, reminiscences, legal documents, clippings, and printed material related to career and professional activities in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Dates

Creation: 1951-2012

Extent

1.67 Cubic Feet (4 letter archives boxes and 1 half letter archives box)

Creator

Guion, Robert M (Person)

Scope and Contents

The materials within the collection span from 1951-2012 and are comprised of correspondence, office files, independent research reports, manuscripts, reminiscences, legal documents, clippings, and printed material. They cover the personal and professional life of Robert M. Guion and his involvement with the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The items trace the path of Dr. Guion’s career as an academic, researcher, and consultant. Due to his lifelong involvement in his field, the materials also allow researchers to trace the evolution of the field through the decades represented.

Biographical / Historical

Robert M. Guion (1924-2012) joined the Bowling Green State University faculty in 1952. He served a term as chair of the psychology department and was instrumental in the development of the Industrial Psychology program at the university. Following his retirement as a Distinguished University Professor, Dr. Guion continued to spend his time working to advance his field. Dr. Guion was heavily involved in professional psychology associations and related work; he edited the Journal of Applied Psychology for a five year period and served as the president of two Association for Psychological Science divisions and the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, also chairing the Board of Scientific Affairs for the former. Dr. Guion was also the author and co-author of several texts that were considered to be influential in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, some of which are still in use in the classroom.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

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