Mary C. Jarrett Papers 1900 - 1961 1900-1961

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Mary C. Jarrett Papers 1900 - 1961 1900-1961

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Psychiatric social worker, founder and associate director, Smith College School for Social Work, professor, social work researcher. The papers primarily document Jarrett's professional life. Material relates to the initial formulation of the theory of psychiatric social work and to its use at the Smith College School for Social Work. Includes Jarrett's research, writings, and correspondence. Also of note is material relating to Jarrett's work at the United States Public Health Service and the Welfare Council of New York City.

6 boxes; (2.8 linear ft.)

eng,

Sophia Smith Collection

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Smith College. School for Social Work

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The Smith College School for Social Work was initially established as an experiment in the summer of 1918 to prepare social workers for the impending emergencies of World War I. The School became a permanent program of the College in 1919. It was originally known as the Training School for Social Work, but by 1924 it was known by its present name. From the description of School for Social Work records, 1919-[ongoing]. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 53318688 ...

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Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946

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Jarrett, Mary C. (Mary Cromwell)

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