Background
Bedford, Scott Elias William was born on March 7, 1876 in Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of Winfield Scott and Jennie (Wilmore) Bedford.
Bedford, Scott Elias William was born on March 7, 1876 in Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of Winfield Scott and Jennie (Wilmore) Bedford.
Bachelor of Arts, Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, 1902, Master of Arts, 1903. Fellow in sociology, University of Chicago, 1908-1911. (Doctor of Humane Letters, University of Vermont, 1911).
Professor history, Baker University, 1902-1905, also principal academic same university. Professor sociology, Miami (O.) University, 1908-1911. Assistant professor sociology, 1911-1916, associate professor since 1916, University of Chicago.
Now research secretary United Charities of Chicago.
Associate editor American Journal Sociology since 1911. Managing editor publications of America Sociological Society, 1912-1920.
Specialist in general education, War Plans Division, War Department, 1919-1920. Assistant consultant, 2d Corps Area, War Department, 1920-1921.
Member American Sociological Society (secretary-treasurer, 1912-1920), American Civic Association, American Economics Association, American Statistical Association, National Conference Social Work, National Housing Association, National Municipal League. Clubs: City (Chicago).
Married Gussie Mae Taggart, of White City, Kansas, June 8, 1905.