Background
Anderson, Joseph Paul was born on September 2, 1907 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of Hilary Frank and Mary Ann (Chrulska) Anderson.
social worker association executive
Anderson, Joseph Paul was born on September 2, 1907 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of Hilary Frank and Mary Ann (Chrulska) Anderson.
Bachelor of Philosophy, John Carroll U., 1930. Master of Science, Western Reserve U., 1932.
Director adult work and community organization Brashear Settlement, Pittsburgh, 1932-1934. Executive director Emergency Relief Administration, Cambria and Somerset counties, Pennsylvania, 1934-1936. Secretary group work division Health and Welfare Federation, Pittsburgh, 1936-1939, chief tenant selection and community relations Housing Authority Pittsburgh, 1939-1941.
Chief leasing and occupancy division Federal Public Housing Authority, Washington, 1941-1943. Executive secretary American Association Social Workers, 1943-1955. Executive director National Association Social Workers, New York City, from 1955.
Acting secretary general International Conference Social Work, 1947-1948. Social welfare consultant Department of State, 1948. Vice chairman coms. on program and recommendations Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth, 1950.
Advising committee on personnel and training Children’s Bureau, also Bureau Public Assistance, 1947-1955. Advising committee on international activities to Department Health, Edition and Welfare, from 1952. Director Social Work Vocational Bureau, United Community Defense Services, 1954-1955.
Member of national advising committee White House Conference on Aging, 1959.
Member of national advising committee White House Conference on Aging, 1959. Member National Council Social Work Education (secretary 1946-1951), Health and Welfare Retirement Association director), National Legal Aid Association (director) from 1953), International (United States committee), National (3d vice president 1953-1954) conferences social work.
Married Virginia Ebert, July 3, 1935. Children: Joel, David.