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The year 1952-53 was one of grief and sorrow for our Association. On December 4, 1952, Dr. Karen Horney, the founder and leader of our Association, passed away, which was a severe blow to all of us. The members rallied from the impact of this unexpected loss and with a steadfast spirit of cooperation continued the work to which our organization is dedicated. Only a few weeks later, on February 26, 1953, Dr. Muriel Ivimey's death created another serious gap in the ranks of our membership.
A Memorial Meeting to honor Dr. Horney was held in Hosack Hall of the New York Academy of Medicine on April 22, 1953, when we also paid homage to the memory of Dr. Ivimey. The Memorial Lecture was given by the president of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. D. Ewen Cameron. Eulogies were delivered by Drs. Paul Lussheimer, Elizabeth Kilpatrick, Harold Kelman and Harry Gershman.
In spite of the great losses sustained, the Association carried on with its program. The lectures at the Academy of Medicine were devoted to clinical and theoretical subjects. The Interval Meetings were devoted almost exclusively to clinical subjects; the participation of the members and the candidates of the Institute in lively discussions of the presentations was most gratifying.
Members of the Association gave lectures in various State Hospitals and other institutions, as well as before scientific bodies. Some of our members gave lectures and seminars for ACAAP; Dr. Alexander Martin and Dr. Norman Kelman participated in the ACAAP symposium devoted to educational problems.
The Association has, as before, shown interest in the development of the Karen Horney Foundation. No decision has yet been made as to the way the Foundation is to be helped toward its ultimate goal of a low-cost clinic.
For the Journal, a new staff for the 1953 issue was appointed to fill the vacancies. The cooperation between our Association and the American Institute for Psychoanalysis and its Candidates Association was most satisfacto