Foreword 
THIS thesis has been prepared under the direction of Dr. 
Edna G. Henry in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master 
of Arts in the Social Service Department of Indiana Uni- 
versity. 
This opportunity is taken to express appreciation to Dr. 
John H. Oliver, Dr. Edna G. Henry, Miss M. Catherine 
Murray, the medical and surgical staff of the Robert W. Long 
Hospital for their generous and valuable assistance. 
HELEN HARE. 
Indiana University, June, 1919. 
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