Neva Boyd
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Neva Leona Boyd (February 25, 1876 in Sanborn, Iowa – November 21, 1963 in Chicago) was an American sociologist. She founded the Recreational Training School at the Hull House in Chicago. The school taught a one-year educational program in group games, gymnastics, dancing, dramatic arts, play theory, and social problems. She was on the faculty of Northwestern University from 1927 to 1941.
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Neva Leona Boyd | |
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Born | February 25, 1876 |
Died | November 21, 1963 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Sociologist |
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Alma mater | Chicago Kindergarten Institute now National Louis University |
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Institutions | Hull House City of Chicago Park Commission Northwestern University University of Chicago |
Main interests | Recreational Therapy |
Notable works | Handbook of Recreational Games |
Influenced | Viola Spolin William C. Menninger |
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