Lenroot, Katharine F. (Katharine Fredrica), 1891-1982

The McDermaids are residents of Rockford, Illinois. Clarence is the son of Daniel and Minnie McDermaid and is a college student. Minnie McDermaid passes away between Jan 1954 and Dec 1959 Katharine Frederica Lenroot (1891-1982) was a child welfare leader and served as the third Chief of the United States Children's Bureau from 1934-1951 after an appointment by President Roosevelt. She is the daughter of Wisconsin senator Irvine She was Emma Lundberg's assistant at the Wisconsin Industrial Commission. Emma Octavia Lundberg (1881-1954) wrote Our Concern - Every Child and had a long career in social work. In 1914, she became the first Director of the Social Services Division of the United States Children's Bureau. Emma and Katharine resided together in Hartdale, New York from 1951 to 1954.

Biographical Information on Katharine F. Lenroot found at: http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_4079022 Biographical information on Emma O. Lundberg found at: http://cliobeta.cul.columbia.edu:7018/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=4079053

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