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History of Social Work

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Starting Points

American Social History Since 1860

Biographical Dictionary of Social Welfare in America

Encyclopedia of Social Work

Using the Library Catalog

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Books & Library Materials

History of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States

Always a Sister: the Feminism of Lillian D. Wald

New Conscience and an Ancient Evil

by Jane Addams

Children and Youth in America: A Documentary History

Florence Kelley and the Nation's Work

From character building to social treatment : the history of the use of groups in social work

Impatient Crusader: Florence Kelley's Life Story

Jane Addams and the dream of American democracy : a life

Peace and Bread in Time of War

by Jane Addams

Social welfare : a history of the American response to need

Social Welfare in America: An Annotated Bibliography

Altruistic Imagination: A History of Social Work and Social Policy in the United States

Excellent Becomes the Permanent

by Jane Addams

heritage of American social work; readings in its philosophical and institutional development

house on Henry street

by Lillian D. Wald

Moral purposes of social work : the character and intentions of a profession

Long Road of Woman's Memory

Professionalization of Poverty

Rural Community and Social Case Work

Spirit of Youth and the City Streets

by Jane Addams

Twenty Years at Hull-House

by Jane Addams

Two Sisters for Social Justice

A Biography of Grace and Edith Abbott

Women of Valor : the Struggle Against the Great Depression

Videos, DVDs & Music

Legacies of social change [videorecording]

Websites

British History Online

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Social Work History - Boise State University

Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1600-2000

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