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Mary Whiton Calkins (/ ˈ k ɔː l k ɪ n z, ˈ k æ l-/; 30 March 1863 – 26 February 1930) was an American philosopher and psychologist, whose work informed theory and research of memory, dreams and the self. In 1903, Calkins was the twelfth in a listing of fifty psychologists with the most merit, chosen by her peers.
In 1898 Calkins was elected as the American Psychological Association’s first female president. She authored several books and lectured widely during her distinguished, decades-long career in psychology.
Mary Whiton Calkins was the 14th President of APA and the first woman to serve in that office. Although she earned her PhD at Harvard under William James, Calkins was refused the degree by the Harvard Corporation (who continues to refuse to grant the degree posthumously) on the grounds that Harvard did not accept women.
Apr 23, 2024 · Mary Whiton Calkins (born March 30, 1863, Hartford, Conn., U.S.—died Feb. 26, 1930, Newton, Mass.) was a philosopher, psychologist, and educator, and the first American woman to attain distinction in these fields of study.
Aug 8, 2023 · Mary Whiton Calkins was an American psychologist and the first female president of the American Psychological Association. While she completed the requirements for a doctorate degree in psychology from Harvard, the university refused to award her a degree because she was a woman.
