Harry K. Wexler papers
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Harry K. Wexler papers
- Date
- 1988-2009 (inclusive)
- Creator
- Wexler, Harry K.
- Extent
- 0.2 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Drug addiction.
- Therapeutic communities
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 2016ms073: [identification of item], Harry K. Wexler papers, 1988-2009, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Psychologist and addiction researcher, Dr. Harry K. Wexler (1942-2016) held a PhD in psychology from Yeshiva University (1975). He practiced as a clinical psychologist for over 40 years, conducted research in addiction and therapeutic communities, and was an Assisstant Professor at NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Policy. He is known for his studies on the effectiveness of the therapeutic community as an addiction treament.
- Scope and Content
- The Harry K. Wexler papers (dated 1988-2009; 0.1 cubic feet; 2 folders) primarily contain photocopies of publications, reports, and other information related to his work and research on therapeutic communities and addiction, specifically the Stay'n Out and Serendipity therapeutic community programs.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Contents of the Collection
Harry K. Wexler publications, reports, and information on therapeutic communities and addiction, 1988-2009
Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
Contact SCRC with questions.
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