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Author Beiswinger, George L., 1924-

Title One to one : the story of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters movement in America / by George L. Beiswinger ; with a foreword by Gerald R. Ford.

Publication Info. Philadelphia : Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, [1985]
©1985

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Location Call No. Status
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.795 B423O    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xiii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents The beginnings (1902-1917) -- Between the wars : a potpourri of activity (191801944) -- The first federation : toward greater professionalism (1917-1937) -- A new federation : big brothers of America (1945-1957) -- A federal charter and rapid growth for big brothers (1958-1970) -- A big sister federation and big brothers/big sisters of America (1971-present) -- Modern leaders of the national movement (1945-present) -- Today's agencies -- One-to-one friendship : selected cased -- Big brothers/big sisters of America today.
Bibliography Includes bibliographies and index.
Subject Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America -- History.
Big Brothers of America -- History.
Children of single parents -- Services for -- United States -- History.
Children and adults -- United States -- History.
Friendship in children.
Added Title Big Sisters movement in America.
ISBN 0961382007: $15.95
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