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A continuously updated online collaboration between the National Association of Social Workers (NASW Press) and Oxford University Press (OUP). Building off the classic reference work, , it includes articles on key topics ranging from international issues to ethical standards. New articles and revisions to existing articles added regularly.
Encyclopedia of Women Social Reformers
NASW: Social Work Pioneers Biographies
Social Work Hall of Distinction
Notable American Women
Social Welfare History Project
Includes:
Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1600-2000
In addition to offering the Notable American Women books above this site includes primary source material. After searching for the person look for results under Author.
Trying using some of the following words combined with the name of your pioneer or a related subject.
*You may want to combine some of the above words using "or"