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The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson: Tracing the Origins of Child Protection in America

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Jalongo, M.R. The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson: Tracing the Origins of Child Protection in America. Early Childhood Educ J 34, 1–4 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-006-0121-z

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