William Hodson papers, ca. 1910s-1943.

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William Hodson papers, ca. 1910s-1943.

Collection consists of correspondence, addresses, articles, sound recordings, and other papers relating to Hodson's professional activities in the fields of social work, child welfare and social legislation.

69 sound recordings.

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