Background
Parkin, Evelyn Hope was born on August 2, 1910 in Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Wilbur L. and Verta (Cowles) Parkin.
Parkin, Evelyn Hope was born on August 2, 1910 in Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Wilbur L. and Verta (Cowles) Parkin.
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1931; postgraduate, University of Minnesota School Social Work, 1939-1941.
Desk attendant, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1931-1939; pediatric social worker, University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, 1941-1945; supervisor social service department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1953-1975; director social service department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1952-1975; staff member, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1973-1975; emeritus staff member, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, since 1975. Secretary Mayo Clinic Credit Union, 1958-1965.
Treasurer, Young Rep.League, Rochester, 1952. Secretary Olmsted County Republican Committee, 1953-1955. Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Rochester, 1953-1954, Minnesota Heart Association, 1959-1964, American Heart Association, New York City, 1958-1962.
Secretary Minnesota Welfare Conference, 1954-1999. Member National Association of Social Workers.