Josephine Yelder interview, 1993

Yelder, Josephine - Audio Oral History Interview - CSWA ❧ Interviewed by David Kuroda on September 13, 1993. An interview with Josephine Yelder as she discusses her entrance into the field of social work; interest in social action; graduate school; work with the Department of Public Social Services; work as a training consultant; "Techniques of Interviewing" film; and her family. ❧ Josephine Jordan Yelder was born in Lyons, Kansas. She grew up in Salina, Kansas. When she graduated from high school she went to Los Angeles. She graduated from UCLA as sociology major. After graduation Los Angeles County employed her as a social worker. While employed there she attended school at USC. She received a Masters Degree in Social Work and in 1975 received her Ph.D. Her study and research focused on intergenerational relationships in black families. Dr. Yelder's direct social work experiences included casework at the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services, where she was highly respected and recognized as an outstanding clinician and diagnostician in meeting the needs of African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Native Americans and other diverse population groups and clients. These activities resulted in the establishment of effective policies and procedures in the health and social care agencies throughout the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services. ❧ Josephine Yelder. Professor of Social Work. Consultant, social welfare task forces. Interviewed by David Kuroda. Dates of interview: 9-13-93. 1 cassette tape (1 duplicate tape). Length of interview: 1 hour and 38 minutes. Transcript of interview: 20 pp. CD containing interview and transcript. ❧ ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: 1. Memorandum from David Kuroda to Charlotte Langley and Ed Hummel, Oral History Committee Co-chairs, re interview. 2. Curriculum Vitae and biographical information.