George R. Thomas papers, 1956-2009
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Thomas, George Roger, 1935-
- Date:
- 1956-2009
- Extent:
- 2.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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George R. Thomas papers, UA17-007, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of research and planning materials for systems and institutions that he developed, such as a large range of materials referring to the Competencey-Oriented Behavior Rating System (COBRS) for children and materials detailing his work organizing and working with the Regional Institute of Social Welfare Research (RISWR). Many documents from his academic career can also be found ranging from his time as a graduate student to peer-reviewed articles he authored.
- Biographical / historical:
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George Thomas was an academic in the discipline of social work, specializing in the areas of social welfare and domestic abuse of adolescents. From 1970 to 1976 he was employed by the University of Georgia as an Assistant and later Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. During his time at UGA he founded and directed the Regional Institute of Social Welfare Research (RISWR) and served as the Director of the Region IV Child Abuse and Neglect Resource Center. He also contributed to the research and development of the Competencey-Oriented Behavior Rating System (COBRS) for children. He held a Ph.D, an M.S.W. and a B.A. from the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison, Tulane University, and Illinois Wesleyan University respectively.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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George R. Thomas papers, UA17-007, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.