Guggenheimer, Elinor C., 1912-2008

Public official and civic worker, educated at Vassar and Barnard (A.B., 1934), Guggenheimer founded and directed the Day Care Council of New York (1948-1964), and the Day Care and Child Development Council of America (1958-1965). As a member of the N.Y.C. Planning Commission, she was involved in the planning and organization of the parks system, and lectured and wrote on urban recreation and park planning. Guggenheimer has also served as commissioner of the N.Y.C. Dept. of Consumer Affairs, worked in television, and been active in the women's movement.

From the description of Papers, 1959-1980 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006616