Background
Butterfield, William Henry was born on November 11, 1935 in Worland, Wyoming, United States. Adopted Son of William Harley Butterfield and Velma Irene (Enlow) Walker. Birth Father Roy Leslie Hedden
Social work and psychology educator
Butterfield, William Henry was born on November 11, 1935 in Worland, Wyoming, United States. Adopted Son of William Harley Butterfield and Velma Irene (Enlow) Walker. Birth Father Roy Leslie Hedden
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, University Nebraska, 1960. Master in Social Work, University Michigan, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1970.
From probation officer to director educational services, Maricopa County (Arizona) Juvenile Probation Department, Phoenix, 1960-1967;
assistant professor, director family health counseling, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970-1973;
assistant dean for administration, George Brown School Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1973-1977;
associate dean, George Brown School Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1977-1981;
chairman Doctor of Philosophy program, George Brown School Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1978-1983;
professor, George Brown School Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1983-1996. Consultant, lecturer University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1969-1970. Numerous research projects, since 1964.
Member National Association of Social Workers (various committees, president Missouri chapter 1985-1987), American Psychological Association, Behavioral Therapy and Research Society, Social Work Group for Study of Behavioral Methods, Sigma Xi.
Married Mary Bolner (divorced). Married Dorothy Mack, July 1, 1972 (deceased 1990). Children: Christina, Heather, Lydia.