Gordon James Aldridge

Background

Aldridge, Gordon James was born on October 19, 1916 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Eugene Froyard and Alicia (Jourdan) Aldridge. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1956.

Education

Bachelor, University Toronto, 1938. Diploma in social work, University Toronto, 1939. Master of Arts, University Toronto, 1948.

M. Social Work, University Toronto, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1955. Diploma in edn, University London, 1963.

Career

Caseworker, Family Agency, Toronto, 1939-1941; case supervisor, Family Agency, 1946-1950; assistant executive director, 1949-1950; Lecturer, U. Toronto, 1946-1950; associate professor social work, director, Human Relations Institute, Florida State University, 1950-1952; associate professor social work, Michigan State University, 1952-1957; professor, Michigan State University, 1957-1978; professor emeritus, Michigan State University, since 1978; director, School Social Work, 1959-1966; professor social work, Arizona State University, 1978-1986; professor emeritus, Arizona State University, since 1986.

Achievements

• Gordon James Aldridge has been listed as a noteworthy Social work educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Liberal Education and Social Work
  • Social Issues and Psychiatric Social Work Practice

Membership

Active state, national, international health and welfare organizations Served from Second lieutenant to major Canadian Army, 1941-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Council on Social Work Education, National Association Social Workers, Gerontological Society of America, International Association Gerontology, Canadian Association on Gerontology.

Connections

Married Gladys Chapman, June 21, 1941. 1 son, Ronald Gordon.

Father:

Eugene Froyard Aldridge

Mother:

Alicia (Jourdan) Aldridge

Spouse:

Gladys Chapman