 E. Paul Torrance artifacts and personal papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteEllis Paul Torrance (1915-2003) was a renown American psychologist and educator. After serving in World War II he continued his work in a position with the U.S. Army as a counselor for disabled veterans. He is noted for developing the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, which test creativity using simple trials based on fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Torrance also created the Future Problem Solving Program, which has expanded internationally. He taught at the University of Minnesota and the University of Georgia, retiring in 1984, the same year that the University of Georgia established the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development. Mr. Torrance was one of the most published faculty members in UGA's history. Scope and ContentThis collection contains photographs from the 1960s to the 1990s, many mounted on cardboard; presents from students and colleagues Japan when he visited in the late 1970s; letters to Torrance and his wife from colleagues, students, and friends; paintings and artwork by professional artists and children; video of E. Paul Torrance, his classes, and his educational methodology; and awards, commendations, certificates, and degrees. Organization and ArrangementThis collection is unarranged. A container list is provided to facilitate access. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationE. Paul Torrance artifacts and personal papers, ms 3723, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in this RepositoryRelated collections in this repository: E. Paul Torrance papers, ms2344; E. Paul Torrance creativity testing collection, m2372; E. Paul Torrance thesis and dissertations, ms2378; E. Paul Torrance photographic archive, ms2606. | ||||||||||||||||||