Skip to main content

SCOUT

Special Collections Online at UT

Department of Public Welfare Design Experiment

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2380

  • Staff Only

This document is a psychophysical design experiment from the Department of Public Welfare. It is designed to test different groups of people and their perceptions of stimuli, of subliminal influence, and their unconscious perceptions.

Dates

  • undated

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This document is a psychophysical design experiment from the Department of Public Welfare. It is designed to test different groups of people and their perceptions of stimuli, of subliminal influence, and their unconscious perceptions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Tennessee's Department of Institutions and Public Welfare was organized in 1937. In 1939, they split into separate agencies. The Department of Public Welfare changed its name to the Department of Human Services in 1975. It handles child support, rehabilitation services, and adult and family services, such as welfare and TennCare programs.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Collection is property of the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480