Evelyn Hodges Lewis

Background

Lewis, Evelyn Hodges was born on February 1, 1907 in Logan, Utah, United States. Daughter of William N. Hodges and Clara (Nelson) Hodges.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1929; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1939.

Career

Social worker, National Woman's Relief Society, Salt Lake City, 1929-1933; supervisor Department Public Welfare, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, 1935-1938; professor social work, Utah State University, Logan, 1938-1970; professor emeritus, Utah State University, Logan, since 1970. Social worker War Relocation Authority, Topaz, Utah, 1943, Department Youth Brigham City, Utah, 1944. Adjunct Professor U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1942;director Northern Utah Mental Health Clinic, Logan, 1950-1963.

Achievements

• Evelyn Hodges Lewis has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president, president Utah Woman's Legislation Council, Salt Lake City, 1938, vice president Utah Mental Health Association, 1962-1964. Board directors Committee Juvenile Detention State Utah, 1960-1961, Committee for Aged, 1955-1960. Volunteer Young Men’s Christian Association, 1970-1989.

Interests

• Photography, hiking.

Connections

Married Theodore R. E. Lewis, June 23, 1945. 1 child, Theodore William.

Father:

William N. Hodges Hodges

Mother:

Clara (Nelson) Hodges

Spouse:

Theodore R. E. Lewis

child:

Theodore William Lewis