Mary Elizabeth Walsh
Mary Elizabeth Walsh (1905-1987) pursued graduate studies in Washington, D.C. at the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS), 1927-1929, and worked on a doctorate in Sociology at The Catholic University of America (CUA) where she served as Paul Hanly Furfey's research assistant in 19...
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| Language: | English |
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The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives
1932-1985
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| Summary: | Mary Elizabeth Walsh (1905-1987) pursued graduate studies in Washington, D.C. at the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS), 1927-1929, and worked on a doctorate in Sociology at The Catholic University of America (CUA) where she served as Paul Hanly Furfey's research assistant in 1933, became an instructor in 1936, and earned her Ph.D. in 1937. Her dissertation 'Saints and Social Work' focused on methods used by recent saints in dealing with the poor. She did field work at the Il Poverello settlement house in Washington, 1937-1940, and then was in charge of her own settlement house, Fides House, from 1940 to 1958. She was appointed assistant professor at CUA in 1943, associate professor in 1947, and ordinary professor in 1962, and retired in 1971. The Walsh papers contain correspondence, both personal and professional, as well as reference and research material, calendars and address books, student notes and papers, memorabilia, financial records, and printed material. |
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| Physical Description: | 45 linear feet; 36 boxes |