Background
Ballard, Russell Ward was born on November 25, 1893 in Donnellson, Illinois, United States. Son of Elbert Suveyor and Mary (Lee) Ballard.
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Russell Ward Ballard
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Philosophy Chicago, 1922, postgraduate, 1922-1924.
Career
Teacher, 1921-1924; director community recreation, 1924-1925. Principal elementary school, 1925-1936. County director public welfare, 1936-1941.
Superintendent Illinois State Training School for Delinquent Boys, 1941-1943.
Director Hull House, 1943-1962. Participant-time teacher Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1962-1970.
Director community relations Midway Technology Institute, Chicago, 1965-1970. Board of directors Kobe College, Operation ABLE.
Achievements
Membership
Served as captain, infantry United States Army, 1917-1918. Member National Federation Settlements, National Conference Social Welfare, United States Association of United Nations, Japan-American Society (director), National Association Social Workers. Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Sigma.
Connections
Married Ethel Horn, September 1, 1921. Children: John Horn, William Lee.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Thomas and Eleanor Wright Achievement award Chicago Commision on Human Rights, 1960. Jane Addams medal National Federation Settlements, 1962. Distinguished Service award University Illinois Alumni Association, 1979.Recipient Thomas and Eleanor Wright Achievement award Chicago Commision on Human Rights, 1960. Jane Addams medal National Federation Settlements, 1962. Distinguished Service award University Illinois Alumni Association, 1979.