Child care
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Merrill-Palmer Institute: Dr. J. William Rioux Records
Collection
Identifier: UR002119
Abstract
J. William Rioux was the president of the Merrill-Palmer Institute from 1967-1973, prior
to which he worked for the U.S. Department of Education. He was a native of Detroit
and received his Ed. D. at Wayne State University. During his time at Merrill-Palmer he
worked to diversify the student body, establish a graduate degree program, work with
urban youth, and bring more students into the program. He also emphasized
dissemination and publication of research by Merrill-Palmer faculty and...
Dates:
1960 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1973
Merrill-Palmer Institute Records
Collection
Identifier: UR002127
Abstract
The Merrill-Palmer Institute was founded in 1920 by an endowment from Lizzie Merrill Palmer. Throughout its 61years of independent operation, the Institute was greatly respected and internationally known as one of the top institutions for education, training and research in Child Development. Merrill-Palmer staff conducted and published studies on families and children, operated a nursery school, children’s camps and clubs, offered marriage and family counseling, and performed community service...
Dates:
1920 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1973