Terry Knapp Papers
Scope and Contents
Consists of course notes, correspondence, academic articles, photographs, a calendar, and a book documenting Knapp's relationship with B.F. Skinner and his research on the history of the WOI radio transmitter at UNI.
Dates
- Creation: 1941 - 2025
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Biographical / Historical
Terry J. Knapp is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada. He earned his BA in Philosophy and BS in Psychology from the University of Iowa, and MA in Speech-Communication for the University of Northern Iowa in 1970, and his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1976. He has worked at the University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, West Virginia University, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and also in commercial and educational broadcasting.
Full Extent
.417 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Bibliography
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin