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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:

C44 Calmann, Susanne Laetitia, 1946-1950

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/161
Scope and Contents 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: Anne K. McMillan, Headmistress, Lochrin Nursery School, Edinburgh; H. P. Tait, Public Health Department, Edinburgh; R. Green, Senior Probation Officer, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London; Mary F. Gregor, South Bridge and James Clark Schools, Edinburgh; Secretary, Charity organisation Society, South St. Pancras...
Dates: 1946-1950
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

C45 Chakraborty, Parul, 1947-1948

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/162
Scope and Contents Dip. Social Study 1948. File contains: enrolment form, completed application form from Office of the High Commissioner For India Education Department, and forms and correspondence referring to student being first women psycho-analyst in India, and her role in charge of the Female Ward of a Mental Hospital run by the Indian Psycho-Analytical Society, Calcutta. Thesis entitled "The chanaging attitudes of Trade Unions towards employment of women workers, especially in the Textile and...
Dates: 1947-1948
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

C46 Condliffe, Margaret Gertrude, 1946-1949

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/163
Scope and Contents 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: J. W. McLean, Deputy City Social Services Officer, Edinburgh; Margaret Clark, Edinburgh Old People's Welfare Council; Mary Comber, Acting Warden, Time and Talents Settlement, Bermondsey, London; Mary F. Gregor, South Bridge and James Clark Schools, Edinburgh; M. Ward, District Secreatry, Council of Social Service,...
Dates: 1946-1949
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

C47 Crossley, Mary, 1946-1949

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/164
Scope and Contents 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: Alison M. Henderson, Headmistress, Tynecastle nursery, Edinburgh; M. D. Laidlaw, Guide Captain, 174th Guide Company, Pilton, Edinburgh; C. b.Trusler, Senior probation Officer, Probation Service, Chatham, Kent; J. Reid, City Social Services Officer, Edinburgh; M. Ward, District Secretary, Council of Social Service,...
Dates: 1946-1949
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

C49 Christie, Norma Hall Ferguson, 1947-1950

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/165
Scope and Contents Cert. Social Study 1949. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Miss H. L. McLean, Training Organiser, Scottish Association of Girls' Clubs (SAGC); Miss M. I. Weatherhead, Almoner, Social Service Department, Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary; Senior Probation Officer, Glasgow; Anne Ashley, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Alix Nicolson, District Secretary, Edinburgh Council of...
Dates: 1947-1950
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

C50 Carver, Gillian Mary, 1946-1954

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/166
Scope and Contents

Cert. Social Study 1949. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Kathleen A. Boyd, Superintendent, Cameron House Nursery School, Edinburgh; Scottish Association of Girls' Clubs; K. Brenda Tye, Secretary, Invalid Chidren's Aid Society, Kensington and Paddington Brnach, London; Evelyn Buchan, Council of Social Service, Edinburgh; Dr Barnardo's Homes, Edinburgh.

Dates: 1946-1954
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

C51 Name Withheld, 1945-1949

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/167
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence.

Dates: 1945-1949
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

C52 Clark, Mary, 1948-1949

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/168
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: enrolment form and correspondence. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Christine G. Haldane, Police Court Social Work; Guild of Service for Women, Edinburgh; M. Lawrence, Secretary, Family Welfare Association (formerly Charity Organisation Society), Hammersmith, Brentford and Chiswick Committee, London.

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

C52 Cole, Janet Wilding, 1945-1949

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/169
Scope and Contents Dip. Social Study 1949. File contains: Enrolment form, correspondence, forms relating to the terms and conditions of the post of Children's Social Worker in Lancashire County Council. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: Chief Executive Officer (Girls), Dr Barnardos Homes, Birkdale, London; Mary F. Gregor, South Bridge School, Edinburgh; A. b.Angus, Headmistress, St Leonard's Nursery School, Edinburgh; Alix Nicolson, District...
Dates: 1945-1949
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

C54 Name Withheld, 1949-1950

 File — Box SW 14
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/170
Scope and Contents

Non-graduate. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence.

Dates: 1949-1950
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