Original Papers

Kubo-Binet scale: An alternative standardized Binet-Simon scale in Japan.
SUZUKI Tomoko (Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 240-8501, Japan)

Psychologist Ryouei Kubo, PhD (1883-1942) introduced the first intelligence test, the Binet-Simon scale to Japan. He standardized the test for the Japanese where it became known as the Kubo-Binet scale. Here Kubo's life and achievements are described along with specifics about the Japanese version of the scale. Moreover, we discuss why the Kubo-Binet scale has not become as popular as other Japanese standardized tests, such as the Tanaka-Binet scale.
Key words: Binet-Simon scale, Ryouei Kubo, G. S. Hall.

Kumato Morita, a professor at Doshisha Training School (the precursor of Doshisha University) who previously studied under G. T. Ladd at Yale University (1889-1892), was one of the first Japanese to obtain a PhD in psychology in the U.S.A. At this time, the field was in its infancy in Japan such that private schools were not yet ready to accept experimental psychologists. Hence, when Morita retuned to Japan, he was unable to pursue research in his field. This contrasts with the progress made at Japan's national universities where experimental psychology had already been introduced and accepted.
Key words: Morita Kumato, Yale University, G. T. Ladd.

William James and his role in the history of psychology as depicted in textbooks.
FUJINAMI, Naomi (Graduate School of the Humanities, Senshu Univ., 214-8580, Japan)

William James is described in U.S.A., German, U.K., and Japanese textbooks that comprise the history of psychology. In U.S.A. and U.K. textbooks, James and G. S. Hall, both founders of American psychology, are provided richer descriptions than they are in German and Japanese textbooks. In addition, U.S.A. and U.K. textbooks typically grant James equal or more weight than Wundt. James is referenced most for his accomplishments in the areas of stream of consciousness thinking and the James-Lange theory and habit. Interestingly, prior to the 1970s, James's family members were generally not mentioned but after that time they suddenly appeared. In the end, it is suggested that he was widely referenced due to his personal charisma as well as the humanistic trends recently appeared in psychology.
Key words: William James, Wilhelm Wundt, G. S. Hall, history of psychology.

Reconstruction of Stumpf Collection and Barth Collection: Using bibliographical cards as resource in the main library at Kyushu University.
TAKASUNA, Miki (School of Human and Social Sciences, Tokyo International University, 350-1198, Japan)

Both the Stumpf and Barth Collections have been maintained in the main library at Kyushu University in Fukuoka. I reconstructed the Stumpf Collection by choosing corresponding bibliographical cards (2,044 cards for the Stumpf Collection and 3,922 cards for the Barth Collection) out of more than 600,000 total library cards. After analysis, it was revealed that the largest number of books and reprints Carl Stumpf owned were authored by William James, suggesting a close relationship between the two psychologists. In contrast, the largest number of books and reprints collected by Paul Barth were written by Wilhelm Wundt. The list of the entire Stumpf Collection appears at the end of this paper.
Key words: collections, Carl Stumpf, Paul Barth, Kyushu University, Kanae Sakuma.

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