Mabel Hyde Kittredge
American home economist and social worker
About Mabel Hyde Kittredge
Lived 1867 – 1955 (aged 87). Mabel Hyde Kittredge was an American social worker and home economist.
Mabel Hyde Kittredge (September 19, 1867 – May 7, 1955) was an early 20th century American home economist and social worker who is best known as a crusader for school-lunches and an author of books on household management.
Career Kittredge advocated for school lunches and started the hot-lunch program in New York City public schools in 1901.
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American home economist and social worker
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Mabel Hyde Kittredge was born on 19 September 1867 in Boston.
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Mabel Hyde Kittredge died on 7 May 1955.
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Mabel Hyde Kittredge was a social worker and home economist.
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Mabel Hyde Kittredge was American.
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