Children’s Services Board, 1929-1973

The Richard Allaman collection consists of various personal items and papers which belonged to and were donated by Richard Allaman himself. The collection is made up of correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial records, photographs, and numerous publications. The collection provides insight not only into the personal life of Richard Allaman, but also serves as a good study of the change in the role of the social worker over a fifty year time period.

Series 1, Ormsby Village 1951-1954, contains financial records, daily records, personnel practices, publications, and photos relating to the Louisville and Jefferson County Children's Home.

Series 2, Shawen Acres 1946-1970, contains case notes, personnel practices, daily routines, and photos pertaining to the Montgomery County Children's Home.

Series 3, Montgomery County Child Welfare Board 1929-1983, contains budget reports, personnel records, staff notes, case material, and notes from various board projects.

Series 4, Ohio Welfare Conference 1891-1969, contains a history of the organization spanning the dates 1891-1965, and conference programs from 1947-1969.

Series 5, National Probation and Parole Association 1947-1954, contains correspondence, programs, and conference material.

Series 6, Child Welfare League of America 1945-1968, contains articles published by Richard Allaman for the CWLA, correspondence, and CWLA reports.

Series 7, Published Works 1945-1960, contains various articles and speeches written by Richard Allaman.

Series 8, Professional Associations 1943-1965, contains correspondence, programs, and publications from the numerous professional groups with which Allaman was associated.

Series 9, Miscellaneous 1943-1966, contains correspondence, class projects, awards, and other items of a more personal nature.