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Social service

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the methods employed in social work, public or private. Works on tax-supported welfare activities are entered under Public welfare. Works on privately supported welfare activities are entered under Charities. Works that discuss collectively the various policies, programs, services, and facilities to meet basic human needs relating to the quality of life, such as education, health, welfare, etc. are entered under Human services.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Ana Lazar, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz

 Series
Abstract NA4421 Ana Lazar, interviewed by Barry H. Rodrigue and Sandra Wachholz, October 20, 2016, at the University of Southern Maine’s (USM) School of Social Work. Also present, Naomi Abrahams, a graduate student in the USM School of Social Work. Lazar provides a summary of her personal, educational, and professional background and how she got into Social Work and discusses her work at USM and the connection between the university’s program in social work and the development of social services in...
Dates: 2016 and 2017

Bangor-Brewer Tuberculosis and Health Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0034
Scope and Contents

Contents: records of meetings of the Board of Directors; publications of the Associations.

Dates: 1918-1976

David Finkelhoer, interviewed by Barry H. Rodrigue and Sandra Wachholz

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Abstract NA4416 David Finkelhoer, interviewed by Barry H. Rodrigue and Sandra Wachholz, February 23, 2017, at the University of Southern Maine’s (USM) School of Social Work. Finkelhoer discusses his personal and educational background and time spent as a faculty member in the Social Welfare Department at USM, 1972-1976. He discusses the impact of suppressive government actions and investigations against political liberals in the mid to late 1970s on the field of social work and the persecution of...
Dates: 2016 and 2017

Florence Young, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz

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Abstract

NA4428 Florence Young, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz, February 27, 2017. Young discusses her work with Joe Kreisler and her involvement with the sheltering movement in Portland, Maine. Young graduated from the USM School of Social Work in 1983. Young discusses her attraction to work in the realm of social justice. No transcript. Text: 11p. Recording: mfc_na4428_01. Time: 00:31:54

Dates: 2016 and 2017

James “Jim” Tierney, interviewed by Barry Rodrigue

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NA4426 James “Jim” Tierney, interviewed by Barry Rodrigue, October 30, 2016, at Brunswick, Maine. Tierney discusses how he entered the field of social work and becoming the Regional Director of the Portland, Maine office of the Department of Human Services right out of graduate school, at a time when social services programs were accelerating in growth. Recording: mfc_na4424_01A & mfc_na4424_01B. Time: 01:03:48

Dates: 2016 and 2017

Mark Swann, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz

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Abstract NA4427 Mark Swann, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz, January 30, 2017. Swan is the executive director of Preble Street (a resource center agency), talks about Joe Kreisler the 1975 founder of Preble Street; social work support; Kreisler’s role as chair of the department; Preble Street getting incorporated in 1985; how it was once called High Street Resource Center; 1993 being a big year when they moved to Preble Street from a church basement; how they help with food, shower, and shelter; the...
Dates: 2016 and 2017

Papers, Center for Grieving Children

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Abstract

NA4431 Papers related to the Center for Grieving Children compiled by researchers Sandra Wachholz and Barry Rodrique as part of their research into the history of the University of Southern Maine's School of Social Work. Documents include photocopies of newspaper articles, documents pertaining to the establishment of the Center for Grieving Children and its creators, promotional materials from the Center, and Sandra Wachholz research notes. Text: 60p. No recording.

Dates: 2016 and 2017

Penthea Burns, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz and Barry H. Rodrigue

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NA4413 Penthea Burns, interviewed by Sandra Wachholz and Barry H. Rodrigue, March 8, 2017. Burns discusses why she chose her profession, her experiences, and working with Wabanaki communities that are disadvantaged by the Social Services structures. No transcript. Recording: mfc_na4413_01A & mfc_na4413_01B. Time: 00:50:56

Dates: 2016 and 2017

Academic Affairs. Dean. College Of Business. School Of Social Work (University Of Maine) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-004-004
Content Description The records mainly contain textual information created and curated by the University of Maine School of Social Work, but there is also photographic material. The record series Administrative Records contains various material regarding the administration of the School of Social Work and University of Maine including: faculty meeting material, accreditation material, various committees, strategic planning material, and staffing information. The record series Welfare...
Dates: 1966-1998; Majority of material found within 1989-1994