Lillien Jane Martin
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| Born | June 7, 1851 |
| Died | March 26, 1943 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Göttingen |
| Alma mater | Vassar College |
| Occupation | Psychologist |
| Notable work | Salvaging Old Age (1930) Sweeping the Cobwebs (1933) |
| Awards | Honorary doctorate University of Bonn |
Lillien Jane Martin (1851–1943) was an American psychologist. She published over twelve books.[1] Martin experienced ageism and sexism as an early woman in psychology.[2]
Early life and education
Lillien Jane Martin obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College and taught as a high school science teacher. She then studied at the University of Göttingen from 1894 until 1898.[1]
Professional career
She started teaching psychology at Stanford University in 1899. She was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Bonn in 1913.[1] Historically, The University of Bonn had declined to admit her because she was a woman.[2] After leaving Stanford in 1916, she became a consulting psychologist and psychopathologist. She was the head of a mental health clinic in San Francisco, California.[1] This mental health clinic was the first in the world for elderly people and non-handicap children.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Lillien Jane Martin (1851-1943)". SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5879]. Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ a b c "Today In Science History". Today In Science. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
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