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Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Meyer Elkin papers
Creator:
Elkin, Meyer
Identifier/Call Number: 0495
Physical Description:
10.125 Linear Feet
9 boxes
Date (bulk): 1930s-1970s
Abstract: This collection consists of the papers of American social worker Meyer Elkin (1916-1994) related to his work with Los Angeles
families.
Language of Material:
English.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received as part of the California Social Welfare Archives.
Meyer Elkin (1916-1994) was an American social worker. He founded the Los Angeles County Conciliation Court, founded and edited
the professional journal "Conciliation Courts Review," and helped found the Association of Family Conciliation Courts. Following
his retirement in 1977, he was on the board, acted as president, and was an advisor for El Nido Family Centers in Los Angeles.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Meyer Elkin papers, Collection no. 0495, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of
Southern California.
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This collection consists of the papers of American social worker Meyer Elkin (1916-1994) related to his work with Los Angeles
families. His papers include correspondences, annual reports, speeches, directories, pamphlets, flyers for meetings, as well
as the journal articles he wrote and edited. Meyer was the founder of the Los Angeles County Conciliation Court, a founder
and editor of the journal Conciliation Courts Review, and helped found the Association of Family Conciliation Courts.
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special
Collections at specol@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Family social work -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Family services -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Social workers -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Correspondence
Editorials
Speeches
Annual reports
Journals (periodicals)
Civil court records
Financial records
Reports
Bylaws (administrative records)
Pamphlets
Directories
Elkin, Meyer -- Archives