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Author:

Agnew, Elizabeth N.

Title:

From charity to social work : Mary E. Richmond and the creation of an American profession / Elizabeth N. Agnew.

Publisher:

University of Illinois Press,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

xi, 288 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Richmond, Mary Ellen,--1861-1928.
Women social workers--United States--Biography.
Women social reformers--United States--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-278) and index.

Contents:

A craving for friendship -- Literature, the social gospel, and the work of charity -- Organized charity, friendly visiting, and the social settlements -- Families and the circle of reform -- Shaping a civic profession -- A profession in transition : social work in the great war and beyond -- Conclusion : a pioneer and her legacy.

ISBN:

9780252028755 (alk. paper)
0252028759 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2003005690

Locations:

PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)