Born: 1885, United States
Died: 1974
Country most active: United States
Also known as: Eva Whiting
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Considered a pioneer in social work, Eva Whiting White (ca.1885-1974) was the first woman to graduate from the Boston School for Social Work (later part of Simmons College). As Head Worker of the Elizabeth Peabody Settlement House (1909-1944), she expanded classes to include woodworking, radio broadcasting, debate, and dramatics. When a new, larger building was built in 1911, a professional theater was added. Leonard Nimoy and Ruth Roman both began acting there. White also served as Dean of Simmons College School of Social Work.