Background
Lathrop, Julia Clifford was born in 1858 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William and Sarah Adeline (Potter) Lathrop.
Lathrop, Julia Clifford was born in 1858 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William and Sarah Adeline (Potter) Lathrop.
Rockford College, 2 years. Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, 1880. Unmarried. Has spent much time as volunteer resident of Hull House, Chicago, since 1899.
Active worker in various reform movements. Has made a special study of care of insane, better education of children, Juvenile court laws, etc. Several times visited foreign countries for observation and study of methods.
Chief Children’s Bureau, Department of Labor, Washington, District of Columbia Member.
Member Illinois State Board of Charities, 1893-1909 (intermission by resignation, 4 years). Member National League of Women Voters.