Background
Allen, Clara Miller was born on August 11, 1906 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Lewis Henry and Clara (Jones) Allen.
social worker association executive
Allen, Clara Miller was born on August 11, 1906 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Lewis Henry and Clara (Jones) Allen.
AB, Adelphi College, 1927. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1934. Certified in social work, Bryn Mawr College, 1945.
Director women's and girls' division Young Men’s Christian Association, Flushing, New York, 1929-1935. Director junior camp Young Women’s Christian Association, New York City, 1935-1937. Guidance and group work secretary Kensington Young Women’s Christian Association, Philadelphia, 1935-1937, executive director, 1937-1942.
Director Play Center, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1942-1943. State consultant child care State Department Education, Hartford, Connecticut, 1943-1945. Director national training school Girl Scouts United States of America, New York City, 1945-1953, advisor training division, 1954-1959.
Executive director Social Work Vocational Bureau, 1959-1968.