Eleanor Clarke Slagle
Eleanor Clarke Slagle (October 13, 1870–September 18, 1942) was an American social worker and an early pioneer of occupational therapy.
Early life
Born in Hobart, New York, she was the only daughter of William John Clark and Emeline (Emmaline) J. (née Davenport) Clark. During her youth she went by the name Ella May Clark.[1] Her father fought as an officer in the American Civil War and may have been left partially disabled by a neck wound. In 1894, she married Robert E. Slagle.[2]
Career
There is little record of what follows, up until she began studying at the UC
Until March 1917, occupational therapy was not organized as a profession. This changed with the formation of the
Death
She died in Philipse Manor, New York and is buried at Locust Hill Cemetery in Hobart, New York.[7] [citation needed]
Honors and awards
The Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship, considered the highest academic award of the AOTA, is named in her honor.
References
- ISBN 978-0-674-62734-5.
- ^ ) Also see note 18, page 67.
- ISBN 978-0-683-30454-1.
- ^ "1921: Important Events in OT's History". www.otcentennial.org. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- S2CID 10524466.
- ^ "Important Events in Occupational Therapy in 1930s". www.otcentennial.org. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ "Burial-Activity-Report-5-1-2017" (PDF). www.hobarthistoricalsociety.org. Retrieved 2023-08-25.