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Who Was The Real Maria Love?

By Karen Berner Little - July 15, 2004

The real story behind the pioneering social reformer who put women and children first. The beginnings of social work in America as embodied in Buffalo's Fitch Créche.

The full content is available in the Summer 2004 Issue.

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