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University of Edinburgh. Department of Social Work

 Organization

Biography

The Edinburgh School of Social Study and Training was established in 1918. Based in university buildings at 16 Chamber Street, the school delivered three courses: Social Ethics; Social Economics; Personal and Public Hygiene. In 1922 a University Diploma replaced the School Diploma and in 1928 the School was fully transferred to the University becoming the Department of Social Study and Training. Nora Milnes who had been Director of the School continued in her post until she was succeeded by Marjorie Brown in 1951, who herself retired in 1964. During this time the department began offering Certificates in Psychiatric Social Work, Medical Social Work and Child Care, enabling students to specialise in a particular field. The Department became known as the Department of Social Administration on the appointment of John Spencer as Chair in 1967, having had Dr Molly Gregor and Megan Brown as Directors in the interim period. A generic Diploma in Social Work was offered from 1970 replacing all previous Certificates and Diplomas. A Masters in Social Work has been offered since 1990.

Found in 1032 Collections and/or Records:

A22 Atkinson, Irmin, 1942-1949

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/11
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course; details of practical placements including reports from The National Vigilance Association and Manchester &Salford Council of Social Service; christmas card and letter to Nora Milnes from Washington DC; correspondence relating to applications for probation and mental health courses.

Dates: 1942-1949
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A23 Adam, Elsie Norah, 1941-1943

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/12
Scope and Contents

Certificate in Social Study 1943. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course.

Dates: 1941-1943
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A24 Name Withheld, 1943

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/13
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course; letter from student explaining withdrawal from course in order to study medicine.

Dates: 1943
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A25 Armstrong, Joyce, 1942-1944

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/14
Scope and Contents Certificate of Social Study 1944. File contains: Enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course; correspondence and reference relating to application for almoner posts; letter to Nora Milines from Joyce with details of her almoning career since graduating. Details of practical placements can be found at the back of the file and include reports from: Canongate CSS, National Assistance Board, Charity Organisation Society in Lewisham, and the...
Dates: 1942-1944
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A26 Anderson, Anna Jean, 1944-1945

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/15
Scope and Contents

Diploma in Social Study 1945. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course; placement details including a report from Edinburgh Council of Social Service and note recording that this student was one of those who assisted with investigation into employment of juveniles in Edinburgh 1943-45; letter giving details of training for personnel management in Dunlop Tyre factory Birmingham in 1945.

Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A27 Arnott, Margaret Drummond, 1944-1945

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/16
Scope and Contents Diploma in Social Study 1946. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course; placement details including a report from Edinburgh Council of Social Service and note recording that this student was one of those who assisted with investigation into employment of juveniles in Edinburgh 1943-45; correspondence relating to job applications and typed reference from the Director of Studies. Margaret succesfully applied for the post of Labour Officer at...
Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A28 Anderson, Margaret Ogilvie, 1945-1948

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/17
Scope and Contents Certificate of Social Study 1947. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course including references; correspondence relating to progress in studies and applications for further studies. Placement details include reports from: Helen Chalmers, Almoner, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary; Evelyn Buchan, Club Leader, Tollcross YWCA; E Wilcock, Pilton YWCA; E M Lees, Edinburgh Council of Social Services; F M Sleigh, Family Welfare Association (formerly Charity...
Dates: 1945-1948
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A29 Austerlitz, Eva Leonie, 1946-1948

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/18
Scope and Contents Certificate of Social Study in 1948. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course including a reference from Dudley High School; correspondence with the Scottish Education Department regarding the Further Education and Training Scheme; correspondence regarding progress with studies and almoner training; particulars for post of Visiting Officer, Children's Department, County of Essex. Placement details include reports from: Lochrin Nursery...
Dates: 1946-1948
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A30 Arklie, Eileen Agnes Stuart, 1948-1949

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/19
Scope and Contents Diploma of Social Study 1949. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course including a reference Helen Chalmers, head almoner, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary; correspondence regarding tuition fees; correspondence regarding job applications. Placement details include reports from: Aberdeen Association of Social Service; Helen Chalmers, head almoner, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary; Dorothy Hardy, City of Aberdeen Probation Area; Royston YWCA; Bonnington Road...
Dates: 1948-1949
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

A31 Andrews, Pamela Ruby, 1947-1951

 File — Box SW 7
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/20
Scope and Contents

Certificate of Social Study 1950. File contains: Enrolment form; correspondence and notes relating to admission to the course including references; correspondence relating to funding and tuition fees.

Dates: 1947-1951
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study

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