University of Edinburgh. Department of Social Work
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:
C31 Currie, Anna Mary Douglas, 1944
Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form only.
C32 Cuthbert, Mary Margaret, 1944-1970
C33 Cook, Kathleen Elisabeth, 1944-1947
Cert. Social Study 1946. File contains: Enrolment form, correspondence, placement report.
C34 Name Withheld, 1945-1946
Non-graduate. File contains: enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and contain reports from: Central Hails Girls Club, Scottish Association of Girls' Clubs (SAGC); Eveline N. Balfour, High School Yards Nursery, Edinburgh.
C35 Cameron, Mary Henderson, 1945-1949
Cert. Social Study 1947. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Evelyn Buchan, Leader, Y.W.C.A, Edinburgh; F. M. Sleigh, Family Welfare Association (formerly Charity Organisation Society), Battersea branch, London; E. M. Lees, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh.
C36 Campbell, Catherine McMeekin McLeod, 1945-1948
C37 Corrie, Moira Dagny Room, 1946-1947
Cert. Social Study 1947. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Sheila M. Black, Secretary, Edinburgh Old People's Welfare Council; K. Anne Boyd, Superintendent, Cameron House Nursery, Edinburgh; M. M. O. Allen, Welfare Officer, Paton and Baldwin Ltd; D. M. Anderson, Personnel and Canteen Manageress, United Wire Works Ltd.
C38 Corbett, Dorothy Joan, 1945-1947
C42 Cockburn, Grace Margaret, 1947-1948
Cert. Social Study 1948. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: H. L. McLean, Training Organiser, Questers and North Merchiston Clubs, Scottish Association of Girls' Clubs (SAGC); Margaret C. Smellie, Organiser, Citizens' Advice Bureau, Edinburgh;
C43 Crichton, Jean Margaret, 1945-1959
Cert. Social Study 1948. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Marion b.Dunbar, Princess Elizabeth Child Garden Nursery, Edinburgh; Kathleen A. Boyd, Superintendent, Cameron House Nursery School, Edinburgh; W. Wally, Personnel manager, Clyde Paper Co. Ltd, Rutherglen; Margaret C. Smellie, Organiser, Citizens' Advice Bureau, Edinburgh.