Worthington, Edward L., 1888-1957.

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Cleveland, Ohio investment broker and civic leader who served as Welfare Director for the city of Cleveland and president of the Cleveland Boys' Bureau, an organization which assisted homeless youth during the depression of the 1930s. Worthington also served as chairman of the Farms Committee, a 1933 program to provide jobs for unemployed Clevelanders.

From the description of Papers, 1924-1934. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 23103724

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creatorOf Worthington, Edward L., 1888-1957. Papers, 1924-1934. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
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associatedWith Blossom, Dudley S., 1879-1938. person
associatedWith Boys' Clubs of America. corporateBody
associatedWith Cleveland Boys' Bureau. corporateBody
associatedWith Union League Foundation for Boys' Clubs. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ohio--Cleveland
United States
Subject
Boys
Charities
Depressions
Homeless youth
Shelters for the homeless
Social work with youth
Transient, Relief of
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Birth 1888

Death 1957

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