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Portland State University

Dissertations and Theses

1978

United States -- Social conditions

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The Foundations And Social Change, Helen M. Dalton Jan 1978

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.