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Charitable uses and trusts and foundations -- United States -- History
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The Foundations And Social Change, Helen M. Dalton
The Foundations And Social Change, Helen M. Dalton
Dissertations and Theses
This thesis provides an historical review of the role and function of the philanthropic foundation as an institution of American society, stressing in particular the foundation response to social change. The period of emphasis is World War II to the present, although earlier history is also covered in some detail.