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University of Edinburgh. Department of Social Work

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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:

A43 Adam, Helen Elizabeth, 1952-1960

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/31
Scope and Contents Diploma of Social Study 1953. File contains: Photograph; enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to the student's admission interview and enrolment including references from the headmistress of Esdaile School and Rev. C Alexander Dodds, minister of Golspie; reference for the post of Children's Officer, Inverness County Council. Details of practical placements can be found at the back of the file and include reports from: E Ogilvie, Almoner, The Royal Aberdeen...
Dates: 1952-1960
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

A44 Allison, Jane Ruth, 1949-1956

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/32
Scope and Contents Certificate of Social Study 1954. File contains: Enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to the student's admission interview and enrolment including references from Davies, Laing & Dick, tutors, Holland Park, London and Miss A Stockdale, headmistress of Skellfield School, Thirsk, Yorkshire; references for Psychiatric Social Work posts. Details of practical placements can be found at the back of the file and include reports from: Almoner's department, St...
Dates: 1949-1956
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

A45 Alexander, David Harold, 1951-1952

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/33
Scope and Contents Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to the student's admission interview and enrolment including references; reference for Civil Service Commission; correspondence relating to the Further Education and Training Scheme; correspondence relating to employment at ICI, Billingham. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Croydon Guild of Social Service; J Stone &Company Ltd,...
Dates: 1951-1952
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

A46 Name Withheld, 1951-1953

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/34
Scope and Contents Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to the student's admission interview and enrolment including reference from Alfred Lodge, rector of Dumfries Academy; correspondence relating to progress of studies; correspondence with Professor John Spencer regarding the possiblity of completing the course in 1972. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Marjory Durness, Duddingston Camp...
Dates: 1951-1953
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

A47 Adamson, Margaret Isobel, 1954-1957

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/35
Scope and Contents Diploma in Social Study 1955. File contains: Enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to the student's admission interview and enrolment including reference; correspondence from The Institute of Almoners to Marjorie Brown. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Almoner, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary; Asnah Brown, District Secretary, Edinburgh Council of Social Service; Phoebe Paul, Women's Voluntary Services for...
Dates: 1954-1957
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

A48 Name Withheld, 1955-1969

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/36
Scope and Contents File contains: Photograph; enrolment form; application form; correspondence and notes relating to the student's admission interview and enrolment including references from the headmistress of Sherborne School for Girls and Bernard Johnson, Dean of the Faculty of Anaesthetists; correspondence relating to withdrawal from the course due to move to Kenya; correspondence with Professor John Spencer regarding possibility of continuing studies in 1969. Details of practical placements are located at...
Dates: 1955-1969
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

B5 Bois, Beatrice Elaine, 1942-1944

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/38
Scope and Contents

Diloma in Social Stud 1929. File contains correspondence between student and Nora Milnes re: a post in the Auxiliary Territorial Services (ATS) in World War II.

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

B5 Buchan, Lady Augusta Lilian, 1934-1939

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/37
Scope and Contents

Certificate of Social Study 1936. File contains: enrolment form. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: T.Y. Finlay, Maternity and Child Welfare Officer, City of Edinburgh, Public Health Department, Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme; Grace Drysdale, Warden, Edinburgh University Settlement.

Dates: 1934-1939
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

B9 Blank, Charlotte, 1934-1937

 File — Box SW 8
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/39
Scope and Contents Certificate of Social Study 1937. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from Grace Drsydale, Edinburgh University Settlement; Catherine Towers, Canning Town Women's Settlement; Anne Ashley, Council of Social Service; K. M. Stewart, National Vigilance Association of Scotland; James Dewer and Isobel Stirling, Edinburgh University Psychological Clinic for Children and Juveniles; Margaret Kerr,...
Dates: 1934-1937
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

B10 Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1935-1937

 File — Box SW 9
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/40
Scope and Contents

Diploma in Social Study 1936. File contains: enrolment form, reference from Nora Milnes for an undocumented post, copy of student's CV. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: James Dewer and Isobel Stirling, Edinburgh University Psychological Clinic for Children and Juveniles; Anne Ashley, Council of Social Service; Miss Carey, Charity Organisation Society, Southwark.

Dates: 1935-1937
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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