Meyer's Master's essay and dissertation are separately cataloged and made available through the University Archives
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Meyer's papers consist primarily of teaching files from her work at the Columbia University School of Social Work, but also include correspondence, papers, speeches, and material related to research and outside projects.
Meyer's teaching files include material related to both her own courses and the general curriculum in the School of Social Work, particularly in areas related to the social work practice sequence of courses and doctoral examinations for practice work. Her teaching files not only include her own course materials, but often also include bibliographies, course outlines, and reading lists from other professors. Meyer also kept readings and notes on subjects related to course topics filed with her teaching files. Meyer's early teaching career is not well documented in her papers; most of her files appear related to courses taught between 1976-1995. There is also no documentation of Meyer's work in the larger university community.
Meyer's papers do not extensively document her research work. The collection includes one folder of various reprints and editorials (1959-1994). In addition, there is documentation related to two other projects; "The Homeless Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill" (1989) and" Assessment in Social Work Practice" (1993).
The papers do contain material related to Meyer's work within the social work profession. Meyer was involved in outside consulting, speaking engagements, task forces, and training, and her papers include files on many of these activities. There is no coverage of her educational or professional activities prior to 1959.
The papers do not contain any material related to Meyer's personal life or interests.
This collection is arranged in three series.
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
Meyer's Master's essay and dissertation are separately cataloged and made available through the University Archives
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts and University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Carol H. Meyer Papers, Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
No additions are expected
The papers were received as a: Source of acquisition--Estate of Carol H. Meyer via the School of Social Work in. Method of acquisition--bequest of the; Date of acquisition--1998.
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Carol H. Meyer, a native of Brooklyn, was born on March 18, 1924 in New York City. Meyer received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1946 and a Master's degree in Social Work from the New York School of Social Work later the Columbia School of Social Work in 1949. She received the first Ph.D. in casework awarded by the Columbia School of Social Work in 1957.
Meyer began her career in social work as a group worker at Greenwich House in New York City. While completing her education, Meyer gained experience as a group worker, case worker, and supervisor. She also taught at the New York University School of Social Work from 1956-1959, and then served as an assistant to the New York City Welfare Commissioner as Director of Training from 1959-1962. Meyer joined Columbia University as an Associate Professor in 1962, and taught clinical and advanced social work practice. She was granted tenure in 1965, and became a full professor in 1966. She remained at the University for the rest of her career.
Meyer was an authority on child and family welfare and mental health. Her work also dealt with the eco-system perspective, or the concept that a range of factors should be considered in the creation or assessment of a social service or treatment plan. Meyer was also considered a leader in national social work education; she served on the educational board of the British Journal of Social Work and on the board of the Council on Social Work Education.
Meyer's work was widely published in professional journals on child welfare casework, psychiatric and family practice, foster care, women, and social work. She also lectured throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. She published five books: Staff Development in Public Welfare Agencies (1966), Social Work Practice: A Response to the Crisis (1970), Clinical Social Work in the Eco-Systems Perspective (1983), Social Work with the Aging (1986), and Assessment in Social Work Practice (1993). She also served as an editor for other book projects and as the editor in chief of Affilia: Journal of Women in Social Work in the early 1990s.
Meyer died of cancer on December 2, 1996, in New York City. She was survived by two sisters and a brother.
This series contains files related to curriculum and courses taught in the School of Social Work. The majority of the course files relate to courses taught between approximately 1976-1995. Meyer's course files include articles, assignments, bibliographies, course outlines, examination questions, handouts, reading lists, and Meyer's own reading materials and notes on various subjects related to course topics. Some of Meyer's files also relate to development of curriculum in the School of Social Work, particularly as related to doctoral examinations and the social work practice sequence. These files include correspondence, course outlines, examination questions, meeting notes, and memoranda.
Box 1 Folder 1
Box 1 Folder 2
(6113--The Depressed Client)
(The Context of Social Work Practice)
Box 1 Folder 3
Box 1 Folder 4
Box 1 Folder 5
Box 1 Folder 6
7115
(Clinical Social Work Practice)
Box 1 Folder 7
Box 1 Folder 8
Box 1 Folder 9-10
Box 1 Folder 11
(Social Work Practice)
Box 1 Folder 12
Box 1 Folder 13
Box 1 Folder 14
Box 2 Folder 1-2
(Dissertation Proposal and Drafts)
Box 2 Folder 3
(Includes case outline for 6921--Day Care)
Box 2 Folder 4
Box 2 Folder 5-6
(Includes course materials for 6920, 7115)
Box 2 Folder 7
(Courses 6920, 6921 on Family and Children's Services)
Box 2 Folder 8
(Child Welfare Preventative Services)
Box 2 Folder 9-11
Box 2 Folder 12
1980-1993
Box 3 Folder 1-2
1980-1993, (2 Folders)
Box 3 Folder 3
Box 3 Folder 4
Box 3 Folder 5
Box 3 Folder 6
Box 3 Folder 7
(Course Material for 6920, 7115)
Box 3 Folder 8
(Includes course material for 6601, 6602)
6601
Box 3 Folder 9
Box 3 Folder 10
Box 3 Folder 11
Box 3 Folder 12
(Includes course material for 7113)
Box 4 Folder 1
7115
Box 4 Folder 2
Box 4 Folder 3
Box 4 Folder 4
Box 4 Folder 5
Box 4 Folder 6
Box 4 Folder 7
(7115--AIDS--Death and Dying)
Box 4 Folder 8
Box 4 Folder 9
(Mostly readings and notes on depression)
Box 4 Folder 10
(Includes reading list for 7115)
Box 4 Folder 11
Box 4 Folder 12
(Includes course materials for 6112, 7102)
Box 4 Folder 13
(Includes reading lists for 7101)
Box 5 Folder 6-8
Box 5 Folder 9-11
Box 6 Folder 1-2
Box 6 Folder 3
Box 6 Folder 4
Box 6 Folder 5
Box 6 Folder 6
Box 6 Folder 7
(Case study, notes, and class assignment for 6113)
Box 6 Folder 8
Box 6 Folder 9
(Memos on the practice sequence of courses in the advanced program; the PhD requirement, etc.)
Box 8 Folder 1-2
Box 8 Folder 3
Box 8 Folder 4
(Social Work Practice 4)
Box 8 Folder 5
(Includes conference materials and Meyer's comments)
Box 8 Folder 6
Box 8 Folder 7
(8201)
Box 8 Folder 8
Box 8 Folder 9
Box 8 Folder 10
Box 9 Folder 1-2
Box 9 Folder 3-4
Box 9 Folder 5
(Various materials on a course on Human Behavior and the Social Environment from Hunter College)
Box 9 Folder 6
6601
Box 9 Folder 7-9
Box 9 Folder 10
1989-1991
Box 10 Folder 1
1989-1991
Box 10 Folder 2
Box 10 Folder 3
Box 10 Folder 4
Box 10 Folder 5
Box 10 Folder 6
Box 10 Folder 7
Box 11 Folder 1-2
Box 11 Folder 3
Box 11 Folder 4
Box 11 Folder 5
(Includes material on a Practice Teacher's meeting and the practice sequence of courses)
Box 11 Folder 6-7
(Includes material for 6601 and 7102, mainly on families and gender roles)
Box 11 Folder 8
Box 12 Folder 1
Box 12 Folder 2
Box 12 Folder 3
(Includes memos to practice teachers and course materials for 7101)
Box 12 Folder 6
(Includes course material for 7115)
Box 12 Folder 7
Box 12 Folder 8
Box 14 Folder 2
(Case material for 6204)
Box 14 Folder 3
Box 14 Folder 4
Box 14 Folder 5
(Course 7113)
Box 14 Folder 6
(Social Work Practice V, Course 7115)
Box 14 Folder 7
Box 14 Folder 8
(Course 7102)
Box 14 Folder 9
(7133 7135)
Box 14 Folder 10
(Course 7115)
Box 14 Folder 11
Box 14 Folder 12
Box 14 Folder 13
(Course 7710)
Box 15 Folder 1-2
6920
Box 15 Folder 8
Box 16 Folder 1
Box 16 Folder 2
Box 16 Folder 3-4
(articles, notes)
Box 16 Folder 5
(includes reading list for course 6201)
Box 16 Folder 6
Box 16 Folder 12
Series II contains a curriculum vita (1987), correspondence, and files related to Meyer's papers, presentations, speeches, and work on projects outside of Columbia University.
consists of Meyer's personal file and general professional correspondence.
Box 12 Folder 4
(Includes correspondence, curriculum vita (1987), and other material)
Box 12 Folder 5
Box 16 Folder 11
includes copies of Meyer's speeches and presentation papers.
Box 12 Folder 9
Box 12 Folder 10
1977-1988
Box 13 Folder 1-2
1977-1988, (2 Folders)
Box 13 Folder 3-5
Box 13 Folder 6-8
1981-1989, (2 Folders)
Box 14 Folder 1
1981-1989
Box 16 Folder 9
Box 16 Folder 10
consists of a set of files on task forces, reports, training sessions, and other projects involving Meyer. These files include material on Meyer's work with the New York Bureau of Child Welfare (1960-1962).
Box 7 Folder 1
Box 7 Folder 2
Box 7 Folder 3
Box 7 Folder 4
Box 7 Folder 5
Box 7 Folder 6
Box 7 Folder 7
Box 7 Folder 8
Box 7 Folder 9
Box 7 Folder 10
Box 7 Folder 11
Box 7 Folder 12
Box 7 Folder 13
Box 7 Folder 14
(Meyer's report on their doctoral program)
Box 7 Folder 15
(Task Force)
This series contains correspondence, drafts, and reprints related to articles, books, and editorials by Meyer.
Box 15 Folder 3
Box 15 Folder 4-6
Box 15 Folder 7
Box 15 Folder 8
Box 16 Folder 7
Box 16 Folder 8