Background
Ball, Edith Louise was born on September 4, 1905 in New York City. Daughter of John Clarence and Katharine Rebecca (Kuhner) Ball.
Ball, Edith Louise was born on September 4, 1905 in New York City. Daughter of John Clarence and Katharine Rebecca (Kuhner) Ball.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1926; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1927; Doctor of Education, New York University, 1953.
Assistant professor, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1927-1929;
director physical education for women, U. Maryland., College Park, 1930-1931;
director physical education and recreation, School of Nursing/Western Reserve, Cleveland, 1931-1937;
supervisor education war services, World Pet Association, various states including, Maryland., District of Columbia, 1937-1943;
employee counselor, War Department, Washington, 1943;
director recreation, Office of Residence Halls, Washington, 1943-1947;
executive director, Stuyvesant Neighborhood House, New York City, 1947-1950;
assistant professor to professor, New York University, New York City, 1950-1973;
professor emeritus, New York University, New York City, 1973-1996. Lecturer George Washington University, Washington, 1973-1975. Adjunct Professor Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1969.
Consultant Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York,1962-1973, United Hospital Fund, New York, 1960-1964. Vice-chairman National Accreditation Council, Washington, 1970-1977. Chairman Parks and Recreation Department Therapeutic Recreation Council, 1988-1996.
President Neighborhood House, New York City, 1949-1955. Board directors American Youth Hostels, New York City, 1965-1972. Member American Foundation for Blind, New York City, 1961-1972, Youth Division of Protestant Welfare Agencies, New York City, 1949-1996.
Member New York State Recreation Society, Arizona Recreation Society, National Recreation and Park Association, Alliance for Health, American Association of University Professors, National Wildlife Federation, Wilderness Society, Therapeutic Recreation Society.
