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Mary Jarrett, “Careers for Women by the Ablest Women,” 1921

Posted byLauren Anderson June 14, 2018July 20, 2018

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The mental hygiene movement has spread so rapidly that there are 10 positions for every worker….Graduates of the ‘war class’ of 1919 are receiving salaries from $1200 to $2000.

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Mary C. Jarrett, “Careers for Women by the Ablest Women. No. XXVI–Psychiatric Social Work” Jan 10, 1921, Mary C. Jarrett Papers MSS 83 Box 1, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, MA.

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Posted byLauren AndersonJune 14, 2018July 20, 2018Posted inNewsletters and NewspapersTags: 1920s, clinical social work, Gender, Mary Jarrett

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