Hodson, William, 1891-1943
Biographical notes:
William Hodson (1891-1943) was a social welfare administrator in Minnesota and New York City. In Minnesota he was instrumental in establishing the laws that became Minnesota's children's code. He moved to New York City in 1922 and joined the Russell Sage Foundation, first as director of its Division of Child Welfare, then as director of its Dept. of Social Legislation. He was the executive director of the Welfare Council of New York City from 1924 to 1934 and was Commissioner of Welfare from 1934 to 1943. Hodson was also active in professional organizations, serving as president of the American Association of Social Workers and of the American Public Welfare Association.
From the guide to the William Hodson papers, ca. 1910s-1943, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
William Hodson (1891-1943) was a social welfare administrator in Minnesota and New York City.
In Minnesota he was instrumental in establishing the laws that became Minnesota's children's code. He moved to New York City in 1922 and joined the Russell Sage Foundation, first as director of its Division of Child Welfare, then as director of its Dept. of Social Legislation. He was the executive director of the Welfare Council of New York City from 1924 to 1934 and was Commissioner of Welfare from 1934 to 1943. Hodson was also active in professional organizations, serving as president of the American Association of Social Workers and of the American Public Welfare Association.
From the description of William Hodson papers, ca. 1910s-1943. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122378700
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Subjects:
- Child welfare
- Child welfare
- Child welfare
- Food stamps
- Food stamps
- Public welfare
- Public welfare
- Social legislation
- Social legislation
- Social legislation
- Social service
- Social service
- Social service
- Unemployment
- Unemployment
Occupations:
- Social workers
Places:
- Minneapolis (Minn.) (as recorded)
- Minnesota--Minneapolis (as recorded)
- New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- Minneapolis (Minn.) (as recorded)
