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Dr. Lee W. Gregg, Head of Psychology and Education, 1975 Image courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University Archives

Courses in Psychology were offered through Carnegie Technical Institute's School of General Studies as early as 1925. Now part of the School of Humanities and Social Studies, Psychology is one of many areas in which Carnegie Mellon continues to build upon a history of innovation and research. The University Archives maintains a strong selection of psychology faculty collections, many of which highlight interdisciplinary projects and research.

College of Humanities and Social Science (H&SS)
33 linear feet of papers, 1913-99.
The records pertain to the Dean's Office and the departments of Economics, English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Science, and Statistics.

School of Applied Science
1 linear foot of papers, 1907-23.
These papers contain Curriculum Committee minutes, annual reports, and information from the following departments: Applied Mechanics, Applied Psychology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Design, Metallurgical & Mining Engineering, Modern Languages, and Physics.

Leonard Ferguson Collection
15 linear feet of papers, 1918-88.
This collection contains materials related to the Walter Van Dyke Bingham papers and the area of Applied Psychology.

Walter Van Dyke Bingham Collection
61 linear feet of papers, 1900-52.
Includes early examples of aptitude tests. Bingham (1880-1952) was the founder and director of CIT's Division of Applied Psychology. Approximately two thirds of the collection is on microfilm.

Lee Gregg
1 linear foot.
The collection relates to Gregg's work in the psychology department.

Herbert A. Simon Collection
Approximately 85 linear feet containing papers, audio and video tapes, and memorabilia, 1942-90's. Simon (1916-2001) was Professor of Administration and Psychology at the Graduate School of Industrial Administration from 1949-55, and he served as the R.K. Mellon Professor of Computer Science and Psychology since 1955. In 1978, Simon won the Nobel Prize for Economics.