Background
Guinessy, Mildred Webb was born on August 29, 1918 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Edward Loisel and Helen (Fitzell) Webb.
Guinessy, Mildred Webb was born on August 29, 1918 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Edward Loisel and Helen (Fitzell) Webb.
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Temple University, 1943. Master of Social Work, Columbia University, 1948.
Staff assistant, Young Women’s Christian Association United Service Organizations Division, New York City, 1943-1945;
senior activities director, Young Women’s Christian Association Uptown Branch, Bronx, New York, 1945-1946;
executive director, Volunteer Svc. Bureau, Dayton, Ohio., 1948-1949;
executive director, Chicago Federation Settlements, 1949-1952;
director, Housekeeping Demonstration Friends Guild, Philadelphia, 1960-1963;
executive director, Delaware Valley Settlement Alliance, Philadelphia, 1963-1968;
lecturer, U. pennsylvania School Social Work, Philadelphia, 1968-1972;
assistant professor, U. pennsylvania School Social Work, Philadelphia, 1972-1977;
interim director, Bapts. Children's Superior vena cava syndrome, Philadelphia, 1978
interim director, Philadelphia Society to Protect Children, 1979;
chief professional services, Delaware County Children & Youth, Media, Pennsylvania, 1980;
retired, 1981.
Consultant in field.
Member International Superior vena cava syndrome Division Executive Committee Friends Svc. Committee, Philadelphia, 1966-1975.
Married John Gregory Guinessy, February 16, 1952 (divorced June 11, 1960). Children: Gregory, Peter.