Lillian D. Wald
Lillian D. Wald was a pioneering nurse, humanitarian, and author. She is best known for founding the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and for her contributions to public health and social reform.
Books
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1. The House on Henry Street
The Enduring Life of a Lower East Side Settlement House
"The House on Henry Street" is a memoir by a prominent social worker and public health advocate, detailing her experiences and work in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early 20th century. The book chronicles her establishment of a settlement house in the area, which provided a range of services including healthcare, education, and employment assistance to the community. The narrative offers a poignant insight into the struggles and resilience of the immigrant population during this period, and the author's pioneering role in public health nursing and social reform.
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