The Papers of Dr. C. Kermit Phelps are those of a native Kansan who became a leader in the field of clinical psychology.

Shelly taught psychology at the University of Kansas from 1965-1992. This collection consists of a manuscript, "The Strategies and Tactics of Happiness," various editions of Sources of Satisfaction, two Bibles, and one other book.

Raymond Wheeler was a Professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas from 1925-1947. He was known for his research on climatology and its relationship to human behavior and civilizations, as well as his work on Gestalt psychology. This collection contains material reflecting these research activities.