Lenroot, Katharine Fredrica
(1891–1982)
Lenroot, Katharine Fredrica
(1891–1982)
- Maryann SyersMaryann SyersAugsburg College, Emerita
Summary
Katharine Fredrica Lenroot (1891–1982), praised for her contributions to child welfare, juvenile delinquency, and child labor laws, worked at the U.S. Children's Bureau for 37 years. She became its chief in 1934 and represented the United States at UNICEF.
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