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The Care of the Baby

Author
Frances Sage Bradley
Ebook
Publication Date
8 pages

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Published by the Department of Child-Helping of the Russell Sage Foundation in 1913, this paper offers concise advice on early child-rearing to expectant mothers.

Frances Sage Bradley was chairman for Georgia of the Committee for Public Health Education Among Women of the American Medical Association and state chairman, Publich Health Committee, Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs.

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Cover image of the book The Playground as a Factor in School Hygiene
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The Playground as a Factor in School Hygiene

Author
George E. Johnson
Ebook
Publication Date
20 pages

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A paper on practices to improve hygiene in children's environments, particularly the school playground.

George E. Johnson was superintendent of the Playground Association, Pittsburgh, PA.

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Cover image of the book The Playground as a Phase of Social Reform
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The Playground as a Phase of Social Reform

Author
Harriet Hickox Heller
Ebook
Publication Date
10 pages

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A paper on the social benefits of playgrounds, from the Playground Extention Committee of the Russell Sage Foundation.

Harriet Hickox Heller, Playground Association of America

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The Illegitimate Child: A Life Saving Problem

Author
Hastings H. Hart
Ebook
Publication Date
7 pages

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A 1911 address dedicated to the prevention of infant mortality focusing on children born outside of wedlock. 

Hastings H. Hart was director of the Department of Child-Helping of the Russell Sage Foundation.

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Cover image of the book The Illegitimate Child: It's Place in the Community
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The Illegitimate Child: It's Place in the Community

Author
Hastings H. Hart
Ebook
Publication Date
5 pages

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A paper aimed at how to best help children born out of wedlock, part of the report from the Virginia State Board of Charities and Corrections presented at teh Virginia Child Welfare Conference.

Hastings H. Hart was director of the Department of Child-Helping of the Russell Sage Foundation.

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Cover image of the book Sources of Information on Recreation
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Sources of Information on Recreation

Author
Lee F. Hanmer and Howard R. Knight
Ebook
Publication Date
27 pages

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A condensed list of early research on recreation, published by the foundation in 1915.

Lee F. Hanmer, associate director,  Department of Child Hygiene, Russell Sage Foundation. Howard R. Knight, Department of Recreation, Russell Sage Foundation.

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Cover image of the book The Doctrine of "Hands Off" in Play
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The Doctrine of "Hands Off" in Play

Author
Luther Halsey Gulick
Paperback
Publication Date
10 pages

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A report advising against a "hands off" mindset of caring for children, pubished by the Playground Association of America in 1910.

LUTHER HALSEY GULICK was president of the Playground Association of America.

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Cover image of the book An Investigation into the Growth in Height and Weight of Dependent Children
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An Investigation into the Growth in Height and Weight of Dependent Children

Author
Milton A. Gershel
Ebook
Publication Date
39 pages

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Published by the Department of Child-Helping of the Russell Sage Foundation in 1911, this paper analyzes research on height and weight in children.

MILTON A. GERSHEL was attending physician of the Hebrew Sheltering Orphan Asylum of New York City.

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Cover image of the book The Use of Research by Professional Associations in Determining Program and Policy
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The Use of Research by Professional Associations in Determining Program and Policy

Author
Esther Lucile Brown
Ebook
Publication Date
39 pages

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A 1946 report suggesting how statistical research can be applied to better understand professional education and the structure and function of professional associations.

ESTHER LUCILE BROWN was director of the Department of Studies in the Professions at the Russell Sage Foundation.

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The Need of a Play Organizer

Author
Howard Bradstreet
Ebook
Publication Date
7 pages

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A paper from the Playground Association of America calling for a play organizer position for children's play.

HOWARD BRADSTREET was a member of the Playground Association of America.

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