Finding Aid for the Dr. A. Jean Ayres Archive

Summary Information
Biography
Scope and Content
Administrative Information
Controlled Access Headings
Collection Inventory: Series 1. Ayres and Baker - Personal; Series 2. Correspondence; Series 3. Lectures and Speeches; Series 4. Research; Series 5. Publications; Series 6. Tests and Artifacts

Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Allan, 2004

Summary Information

Repository: USC Libraries Special Collections
Creator: Ayres, A. Jean
Title: Dr. A. Jean Ayres Archive
Collection no.: 0317
Date [inclusive]: 1943-1994
Extent: 6.5 Linear feet
General Physical Description note: about 6.5 linear feet
Physical location: Stored off-site. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact for paging information.
Language: English
Abstract: Papers, tests, and artifacts of A. Jean Ayres, groundbreaking occupational therapist. All items donated by friends, family, and coworkers.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Dr. A. Jean Ayres Archive, Collection no. 0317, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

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Biography

Anna Jean Ayres was born in 1923 in central California. She received her BA in occupational therapy in 1945, her MA in occupational therapy in 1954, and her PhD in educational psychology in 1961. All her degrees were from the University of Southern California. She was married in 1969 to Franklin Baker and died in 1989 due to complications from cancer.

Ayres' major research focused on sensory integration and the brain, and how sensory integration dysfunction affects children's learning abilities. In 1977, the Ayres Clinic was created to treat children with SI dysfunction using techniques from occupational therapy. Ayres published 54 articles, two books, and numerous tests and videos related to sensory integration dysfunction and therapy. She was a frequent lecturer and was a founder of Sensory Integration International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of sensory integration research.

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Scope and Content

The Ayres Archive consists of correspondence, lectures, notes, legal papers, newsclippings, newsletters, journal articles, publications, tests, tools, artifacts, photographs, cassette tapes, and video-tapes. The bulk of material is photocopied correspondence and lecture text.

The Archive is organized into six series: Personal Papers, Correspondence, Lectures and Speeches, Research, Publications, and Tests and Artifacts.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

USC Libraries Special Collections
2004
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu

Access

Collection is open for research. Collection is stored off-site and advance notice is required for access.

Publication Rights

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the University Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of University Archives as the owner of the physical material, and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Acquisition Information

Items in this collection were donated from a variety of sources. The bulk of items came from Brian Erwin. Where possible, the donor is noted with the item description.

Processing Information

Processed by: Jennifer Allan, July 26, 2004

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

University of Southern California. Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Department.

Genre(s)

Correspondence
Notes
Photographs
Publications
Typescripts

Personal Name(s)

Ayres, A. Jean -- Archives

Subject(s)

Learning disabilities--Treatment--Archival resources
Occupational therapy for children--Archival resources
Occupational therapy--Archival resources
Sensorimotor Integration--Archival resources

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Collection Inventory

Series 1: Series 1. Ayres and Baker - Personal 1943-1994 0.5 linear ft. Scope and Contents note Personal and legal papers of Ayres and her husband, Franklin Baker, and artifacts.
	Box	Folder
Articles Mentioning Ayres 1994 Scope and Contents note Two articles mentioning Ayres. General note From Nancy Erwin through Brian Erwin.	1	1
Deaths of Ayres & Baker - Obitiuaries, Memorial Service, Etc. 1981-1989 Scope and Contents note Newspaper articles, newsletters, photocopied correspondence, a transcript of the Ayres memorial service, and other materials about the deaths of Ayres and Baker. General note From various sources.	1	2
Degrees 1946-1983 Scope and Contents note Ayres' resume and photocopies of degrees and awards received.	1	3
Legal Papers and Poetry 1943-1969 Scope and Contents note Poetry initialed "AJA," transcript of the Ayres-Baker wedding ceremony, a certified copy of Ayres' birth certificate, and a legal agreement signed by Baker.	1	4
		Box
A. Jean Ayres: The Pioneer Behind Sensory Integration Scope and Contents note VHS tape of a brief documentary on Ayres.		6
Memorial Service Recording 1989 Scope and Contents note Seven cassette tapes of the memorial service for Ayres.		6
Roll Books Scope and Contents note Two roll books for classes at USC.		9
"Fair Market Value Appraisal of Ayres Clinic" 1984 Scope and Contents note Bound appraisal of the Ayres Clinic by Philip J. Garcia. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		10
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Series 2: Series 2. Correspondence 1961-1989 2.0 linear ft. Scope and Contents note Correspondence to and from Ayres.
	Box	Folder
Photographs 1964-1989 Scope and Contents note Photographs of Ayres from workshops and seminars. Also, photographs from the Ayres memorial service and printed photographs from ZIP disk. General note Printed photos from Brian Erwin; memorial service photos from Ora Mae Crane; photos in sleeves from Antje Price. ZIP disk located in Box 6.	1	5
Correspondence to Nancy Erwin 1986-1987 Scope and Contents note Two letters from Ayres to her sister, Nancy. General note From Nancy Erwin through Brian Erwin.	1	6
Correspondence Between Donors 1989 Scope and Contents note Correspondence and memoirs from former students, co-workers, and family members. Also, a promotional poster for the Ayres Archive at USC. General note Donated by Shay McAtee, Brian Erwin, and other donors.	1	7
Correspondence with W.P.S. 1961-1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence from Ayres to the Western Psychological Society, mostly about her publications through WPS. General note Donated by the W.P.S.	1	8
Correspondence to Price, Antje 1956-1988 Scope and Contents note Correspondence to Price on various topics, including workshops, visits, international interest in sensory integration, and other topics. A more detailed list is at the front of the folder. General note Donated by Antje Price.	1	9
Correspondence - USC 1976-1984 Scope and Contents note Correspondence to departments of USC about accounting, purchases, students in Ayres' class, and other topics.	1	10
AOTF: Directions for the Future, July/August 1988 1988 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation regarding Ayres' involvement in "Directions for the Future" symposia. Also, handwritten notes by Ayres regarding the symposia.	1	11
AOTF: Library/Archives 1985 Scope and Contents note Letter from the American Occupational Therapist Association thanking Ayres for the donation of her OT-related library.	1	12
Miscel. Prof. Organizations 1963-1969 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence and brochures from various professional organizations to and from Ayres.	1	13
Correspondence, 1988 1988 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence to and from Ayres on a variety of topics, including professional activities, long-distance diagnoses, and others.	1	14
Personal Letters Received 1987 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence about success in treatment and other topics.	1	15
Correspondence, 1987 1987 Scope and Contents note Photocopied orrespondence regarding professional associations, international studies, and other topics. Also, a copy of a reference guide for review.	1	16
Correspondence, 1986 1986 Scope and Contents note Photocopied orrespondence regarding professional activities, restaurants near the Ayres Clinic, and other topics. Also, study proposals and other materials.	1	17
Correspondence, 1985 1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	1	18
Correspondence, 1984 1984 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	1	19
Correspondence, 1983 1983 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	1	20
Correspondence, 1982, 1984 1982 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	1
Correspondence, 1981 1981 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	2
Correspondence, 1980 1980 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	3
Correspondence, 1979 1979 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	4
Correspondence, 1978 1978 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	5
Correspondence, 1977 1977 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	6
Correspondence, 1977-1979 1977-1979 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	7
Correspondence, January - December, 1976 1976 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	2	8
Correspondence, 1976 - Workshops 1976 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence to and from Ayres regarding workshops, seminars, and lectures.	2	9
Correspondence - Workshops 1975 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence to and from Ayres regarding possible workshops, seminars, and lectures.	2	10
Correspondence - General 1975 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	3	1
Correspondence 1974 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	3	2
Correspondence - Workshops 1974 Scope and Contents note Photocopied correspondence to and from Ayres regarding possible workshops, seminars, and lectures.	3	3
Correspondence 1973 Scope and Contents note Photocopied personal and professional correspondence to and from Ayres.	3	4
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Series 3: Series 3. Lectures and Speeches 1964-1985 1.0 linear ft. Scope and Contents note Includes lectures given to USC students, notes for class lectures, speeches given at workshops and conventions, and cassette tapes of Ayres' speeches.
	Box	Folder
Dyspraxia, 1985 & Developmental Dyspraxia - References Scope and Contents note Two photocopied lists of references on dyspraxia and developmental dyspraxia.	3	5
Dyspraxia Lecture Outline 1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopied lecture outline, with notes.	3	6
Dyspraxia, 1985 1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten lecture titled "Dyspraxia '85."	3	7
Lecture to Undergraduates Scope and Contents note Handwritten lecture notes for lecture to USC undergraduates.	3	8
Apraxia Notes: In Lecture, Already Used 1:2 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten lecture notes.	3	9
Apraxia Notes: In Lecture, Already Used 2:2 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten lecture notes.	3	10
USC - Student Names Scope and Contents note Lists of therapists who studied with Ayres at the Ayres Clinic, both through USC and without USC sponsorship.	3	11
Dyspraxia, 1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopied lecture outline and lecture notes, and an agreement between Sensory Integration International and Ayres regarding publication of her lecture "Developmental Dyspraxia and Adult-Onset Apraxia.	3	12
Autism Lecure, December 1978 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten notes for lecture and lecture text.	4	1
Dyspraxia, 1981 1981 Scope and Contents note Photocopies of typed outline and handwritten notes and text for "Aspects of the Somatomotor Adaptive Response and Praxis."	4	2
Vestibular Notes Written Up Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten notes.	4	3
Lectures/Speeches Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten notes and lecture text. General note Blank pages are interleaved between sections too large for a paperclip.	4	4-5
Duplicate Lecture Notes, Miscellaneous 1975-1982 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten notes and lecture text. General note Blank pages are interleaved between sections too large for a paperclip.	4	6
Vestibular System - Rev. (Old Lecture Notes) 1982 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten notes and lecture text.	4	7
Measurement Issues in O.T. - USC, 1980 1980 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten lecture text.	4	8
USC Students 1987 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten lecture text, given to USC Occupational Therapy students.	4	9
Vestibular Nystagmatic Notes Scope and Contents note Photocopies of typed and handwritten notes.	4	10
USC Lectures 1980-1983 Scope and Contents note Photocopies of handwritten notes and lecture text. Also, "The Organization of the Brain," from Scientific American.	5	1
Limbic System Scope and Contents note Photocopy of handwritten lecture outline and text.	5	2
Laterization - Notes for Lecture Prep 1972 Scope and Contents note Photocopy of handwritten lecture notes.	5	3
Reading Notes 1977 & Ahead of Here Scope and Contents note Photocopies of handwritten notes. General note Blank pages are interleaved between sections too large for a paperclip.	5	4
Dyspraxia 1985 Lecture 1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopied typed text and handwritten notes and lecture text.	5	5
		Box
Cassettes Scope and Contents note Cassette tapes of Ayres' speeches and lectures, 16 in total. General note Donated by Inez Lawson.		6
Class Notes by A. Price Course of Perceptual-Motor Dysfunction taught by A. Jean Ayres at USC, Summer 1964 Scope and Contents note Notes taken by Antje Price from Ayres' lectures. General note Donated by Antje Price.		10
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Series 4: Series 4. Research 1975-1985 0.5 linear ft. Scope and Contents note Materials created for and during the praxis study with Zoe Mailloux.
	Box	Folder
Apraxia Study, General 1982 Scope and Contents note Score sheet variables & description and score sheets.	5	6
Apraxia Manuscript 1982-1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopies of test sheets, notes, correspondence, and test results.	5	7
Diagnoses and Ethnic Group Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten diagnoses and notes.	5	8
Procedures: Normals, Means, and Standard Deviations, 9/1984 1983-1984 Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten instructions and notes. Photocopied test sheets and results.	5	9
Tests, New - Praxis Study Scope and Contents note Photocopies of test results, tests, and notes.	5	10
SI Dys: Test Score Constellations, Draft 2 Scope and Contents note Photocopied typed results, hand-drawn graphs, and results.	5	11
SI Dys: Test Score Constellations, Draft 1 1985 Scope and Contents note Photocopies of handwritten notes and typed final report.	5	12
SI Dys: Test Score Constellations, Carbons & Yellows Scope and Contents note Photocopies of pages from a typed report and handwritten notes.	5	13
Dyspraxia Lecture Scope and Contents note Photocopied handwritten lecture text.	5	14
"Adaptive Behavior as a Therapuetic Process" 1979 Scope and Contents note Photocopy of handwritten text with note to "Erma" at the top.	5	15
Script for Adaptive Response Tape Scope and Contents note Photocopy of handwritten script.	5	16
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Series 5: Series 5. Publications 1954-2002 1.0 linear ft. Scope and Contents note Published works of Ayres, including translations of "Sensory Integration and the Child."
		Box
"A Neurophysiological Approach to Learning Disabilities in Children" Scope and Contents note Brief monograph by Ayres.		10
"Bausteine der kindlichen Entwicklung" 2002 Scope and Contents note German translation of "Sensory Integration and the Child."		10
"Developmental Dyspraxia and Adult-Onset Apraxia" 1985 Scope and Contents note Published lecture for Sensory Integration International. Two copies. General note Donated by Brian Erwin and Antje Price.		10
"Dijete I Sensorna Integracija" 2002 Scope and Contents note Croatian translation of "Sensory Integration and the Child."		10
"Kun Lapsi El Opi Leikkimaan" 1983 Scope and Contents note Finnish translation of "sensory Integration and the Child."		10
"La Integracion Sensorial y El Nino" 1998 Scope and Contents note Spanish translation of "Sensory Integration and the Child."		10
"Love, Jean: Hope for Children With Dysfunctional Sensory Integration" Draft Scope and Contents note Draft copy of "Love, Jean," written after Ayres' death.		10
"Love, Jean: Inspiration for Families Living With Dysfunction of Sensory Integration" 2004 Scope and Contents note Published book of correspondence between Ayres and her nephew, Philip Erwin, with commentary by Zoe Mailloux.		10
"Perceptual-Motor Dysfunction in Children" 1964 Scope and Contents note Monograph from lecture in Ohio. General note Donated by Antje Price.		10
"Proprioceptive Facilitatoin of the Upper Extemities in Occupational Therapy: A Thesis" 1954 Scope and Contents note Bound copy of Ayres' master's thesis, original held in the USC library.		10
"Sanseintegration has born" 1984 Scope and Contents note Danish translation of "Sensory Integration and the Child."		10
"Sensory Integration and the Child" 1979 Scope and Contents note Ayres' original book about sensory integration. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		10
"Six Perspectives on Theory for the Practice of Occupational Therapy" 1988 Scope and Contents note Inscribed copy of a book that discusses Ayres' theories. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		10
"The Development of Sensory Integrative Theory and Practice: A Collection of the Works of A. Jean Ayres" 1974 Scope and Contents note Compilation of writings by Ayres. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		10
"The Effect of Sensory Integrative Therapy on Learning Disabled Children" 1976 Scope and Contents note Final report of a research project.		10
Ayres Published Articles Scope and Contents note Two folders of printed articles.		10
Black Three-Ring Binder, unlabeled Scope and Contents note Notes, possibly on a draft of an article or report.		10
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Series 6: Series 6. Tests and Artifacts undated 1.25 linear ft. Scope and Contents note Includes paper tests in notebooks, objects used in testing, and artifacts..
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Tests, Tools and Artifacts Scope and Contents note Two small notebooks, one labeled "Book One," of tests; eight boxes of psychological tests, including one made by Ayres, the "Stick Test," color form blocks, and others. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		7
Tests, Tools, and Artifacts Scope and Contents note Two medium size notebooks with tests; set of notecards printed from paintings by Ayres; dissection kit; notecards for tests; spiral-bound tests; Ayres glasses; and wooden shapes for test. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		8
Test, Tools, and Artifacts Scope and Contents note Multiple large-sized tests; a black and red yo-yo; six wood-and-wire tools; wooden shapes in a tobacco bag; two blindfolds; a handkerchief; and a leather bag with miscellaneous papers inside. General note Donated by Brian Erwin.		9
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