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Elma Cole collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: sw0322

Scope and Contents

The Elma Cole collection includes correspondence, reports, academic and conference papers, position statements, notes, printed materials and other documents related to social work unions, welfare rights and welfare reform, funding of social services, and activism in the social work profession.

Dates

  • 1958-1972

Biographical / Historical

Elma Phillipson Cole received a MA degree in social work from the University of Chicago. In her early career, she worked for the White House Conference on Children and Youth. She joined the staff of the National Social Welfare Assembly in 1957 and worked there until her retirement. Her committee and professional associations included National Conference on Social Welfare, National Association of Social Workers, and International Council on Social Welfare.

Extent

6 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Title
Elma Cole collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Linnea M Anderson
Date
June 27, 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Social Welfare History Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-624-6394