Myra Fox (1936-2011) Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of three series.
Series I, Administrative files, 1968-1993, undated (bulk, 1971-1979), contains subject files collected by Myra Fox in her work as a Child Life Specialist. This series is comprised of committee meeting minutes, correspondence, guidelines, evaluation scales and reports to the administration.
Series II, Article reprints, 1956-1979 (bulk, 1970-1980), is a reference collection amassed by Fox in her work. Material in this series predominantly focuses on the psychology of the hospitalized child and his/her family.
Series III, Objects, undated, contains a pair of Swift Bed Spec Model No.791 prism glasses in a carrying case used for play therapy on Division 29. The outer box is labelled “Property of the Children’s Activities Service – Return to Miss Fox – Ext.2971, Room 3105.” The glasses case is marked: “Playroom Div. 27” on one side and “Playroom Div. 39 / These glasses belong to the Div. 39 Playroom – Miss Fox” on the opposite side.
Dates
- 1956-1994
Access
The collection is unrestricted.
Use and Copyright
Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should be discussed with the hospital archivist.
Biographical Note
Myra Fox was a pioneer in the field of Child Life Specialists. She began her career at Children’s Hospital in 1964 as a “Play Lady” and eventually founded the Department of Child Life Services, where she was Director until her retirement in 2008. Fox was featured on NBC Nightly News for her work as a Child Life Specialist. Her work inspired a character in the book Curious George Goes to the Hospital.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (1 records carton)
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition
This collection was transferred to the archives from Myra Fox’s office before she retired in 2008.
- Title
- MYRA FOX (1936-2011)
- Subtitle
- Papers, 1956-1994.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sheila R. Spalding
- Date
- March 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- March 2017: Updated by Rebecca M. Fullerton, Archivist
Repository Details
Part of the Boston Children’s Hospital Archives Repository
300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Boston MA 02115 United States
(617) 355-5286
archives@childrens.harvard.edu