Erik Erikson By gurleen_20 Jun 15, 1902 Birth Aug 29, 1936 Joined Harvard Staff In 1936, Erikson joined the staff at Harvard University May 16, 1950 Childhood and Society Erikson wrote Childhood and Society . Jan 12, 1966 Erikson Institute The Institute was founded in 1966 Jun 18, 1970 Retired May 12, 1994 Death