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Summary

Abstract:
The materials in this collection are related to Ira L. Reiss, a sociologist specializing in the study of human sexuality. This collection contains biographic information, correspondence, publications/research, lectures, and AV recordings. Reiss's total collection spans an impressive 57 years, from 1953 to 2010 and Reiss will soon be adding new material.
Extent:
8 Boxes
Language:
Undetermined .
Preferred citation:

[item], The Ira L. Reiss Collection, Library and Special Collections, The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, Indiana University, Bloomington.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Ira L. Reiss was born in New York City on December 8, 1925. He served in WW2 and then earned his Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University in 1953. He taught at Bowdoin College, William and Mary College, Bard College, and the University of Iowa and then in 1969 he came to the University of Minnesota, Sociology Department and stayed there until his retirement in 1996. At the University of Minnesota Reiss also served as the director of the university's Family Study Center. He is the author of 14 books and four monographs published from 1960 to 2006, including such titles as An Insider's View of Sexual Science Since Kinsey, Premarital Sexual Standards in America, The Social Context of Premarital Sexual Permissiveness, Journey Into Sexuality: An Exploratory Voyage, and Solving America's Sexual Crisis.

Scope and Content:

The Reiss Collection consists of eight boxes which contain archival materials, bound volumes, and publications. Some publications and writings are located in the library stacks collection, and can be accessed via KICAT. The collection is divided into six series:

  1. Vita & Bibliographical Information
  2. Correspondence
  3. Publications & Research
  4. Presentations & Lectures
  5. Audio Recordings
  6. Video Recordings

The Reiss Collection includes seven loose leaf binders containing reviews of all his books, his major talks, key letters, codebooks for his national sample, his vita, and discussions he had on Sexnet. There are also five hardbound volumes that Reiss prepared for his published papers, favorite publications, unpublished work and a 1955 rough draft of his 1960 book. The collection includes publications that occurred after these volumes were prepared. Also included are Reiss's dissertation, the data for his 1963 national sample which researched premarital sexual permissiveness attitudes, and a unique collection of 49 CDs and 36 DVDs of his professional talks and media presentations dating from 1960-2006. These audio/video discs contain appearances covering a myriad of topics from Reiss's publications on premarital, extramarital, cross cultural, HIV/AIDS, sexual ethics, and many other of his sexual science research and theory works addressed from a sociological perspective. So far, Reiss's total collection spans an impressive 57 years, from 1953 to 2010 and Reiss will soon be adding new material.

Acquisition information:
2001-09 2004-12-01 2005-01-03 2005-01-13 2005-10 2005-12-08 2007-05-30 2008-04 2009-09-04 2009-10-28 2010-02-12 2010-10
Processing information:

Finding aid completed by Kassia Perpich in January of 2005, Erin Dobias in May of 2009, Sheila Beale in December of 2009, Erin Dobias in 2010, Taylor Dean in 2013 and 2014, Garry Milius 2021 and 2022, Reviewed by Liana Zhou

Dimensions:
15" x 12.5" x 10.5"
General note:
  1. Sex Research
  2. Sex Theory
Bibliography:

Books: - An Insider's view of Sexual Science since Kinsey. Roman & Littlefield, 2006. - At the Dawn of the Sexual Revolution: Reflections on a Dialogue. AltaMira Press, 2002. Co- authored with Albert Ellis. - Solving America's Sexual Crises. Prometheus Books, 1997. This is a revised edition of Reiss's 1990 book done with Harriet M. Reiss. - An End to Shame: Shaping Our Next Sexual Revolution. Promethus Books, 1990. Done with Harriet M. Reiss. - Family Systems in America. Fourth Edition. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1988. Co-authored with Gary R. Lee. - Journey into Sexuality: An Exploratory Voyage. Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1986. - Family Systems in America. Third Edition. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1980. - Contemporary Theories About the Family: Research-Based Theories. Volume One, Co-edited with Wesley Burr, Reuben Hill, and Ivan Nye. The Free Press, Macmillan Co., 1979. - Contemporary Theories About the Family: Research-Based Theories. Volume Two, Co-edited with Wesley Burr, Reuben Hill, and Ivan Nye. The Free Press, Macmillan Co., 1979. - Family Systems in America. Second Edition. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1976. - Readings on the Family System. (Editor). Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1972. - Family Systems in America. First Edition. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. - The Social Context of Premarital Sexual Permissiveness. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1967. - Premartial Sexual Standards in America. The Free Press, 1960. Monographs: - A Guide for Researching Heterosexual Relationships. Co-authored with Robert Walsh, Mary Zey-Ferrell, William Tolone, and Ollie Pocs. Technical Report #4. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Family Study Center, 1980. - A Theoretical Analysis of Heterosexual Permissiveness. Co-authored with Brent Miller. Technical Report #2, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Family Study Center, 1974. - Editor and contributor to the special issue "The Sexual Renaissance in America," Journal of Social Issues, 22 (April, 1966). - Sociology of the Family. Extension Division of the University of Iowa, 1963. And Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin, 1965. Correspondence Course Manual.

Please also consult with KICAT for Dr. Reiss's publications and writings that are in the Library holdings.

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

Access restrictions may apply. Contact The Kinsey Institute, libknsy@indiana.edu, for further information.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

By qualified users only. Contact The Kinsey Institute, libknsy@indiana.edu, for application process.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], The Ira L. Reiss Collection, Library and Special Collections, The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, Indiana University, Bloomington.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
The Library and Special Collections
1165 East Third Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405, United States
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
812-855-7686
libknsy@iu.edu