The Lens, the newsletter of the American Association of Social Workers, Los Angeles Chapter

Collection no.:
0462

Description:
This small collection contains 19 issues (an incomplete run) of "The Lens", the newsletter of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Association of Social Workers. The newsletters contain general information of interest to the chapter's members, including profiles of various Los Angeles social agencies and schools; brief announcements of lectures and other events of interest; essays on various social work topics; notes on activities of sister agencies; and lists of members. Beginning in 1936, the newsletter began to address more pressing concerns, such as legislation and its impact on the profession; the establishment of standards for the social work profession, etc.

Dates:
1926-1937

Extent:
0.42 Linear feet
1 box

Language(s):
English

Subject(s):
Social workers--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources

Genre(s):
Newsletters

Corporate Name(s):
American Association of Social Workers. Los Angeles Chapter. -- Archives

Conditions governing access:
Advance notice required for access.

Preferred citation:
[Box/folder# or item name], The Lens, the newsletter of the American Association of Social Workers, Los Angeles Chapter, Collection no. 0462, California Social Welfare Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Record date:
2011 May

Contact Information:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu