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A home for every child : the Washington Children's Home Society in the Progressive Era / Patricia Susan Hart.
| Author/creator | Hart, Patricia Susan |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Seattle : Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest in association with University of Washington Press, ©2010. |
| Description | xvi, 285 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Emil and Kathleen Sick series in western history and biography ; 17 Emil and Kathleen Sick lecture-book series in western history and biography 17. ^A59299 |
| Contents | Introduction: Taking a chance on the Pacific Northwest -- Seeking alternatives to institutional care -- Child relinquishment : the last best hope -- Sorted, boarded, and reformed : coming into the care of WCHS -- Completing God's plan and competing desires : negotiating adoptive parenthood -- Biology, botany, and belonging -- Traveling children : placement, re-placement, and return -- Conclusion: A home for every child : the elusive promise. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010018411 |
| ISBN | 9780295990644 (pbk. : alk. paper) : |
| ISBN | 0295990643 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV875.56.W2 H37 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |