Dame Evelyn Emily Marion Fox
(1874-1955), Mental health worker; Vice-President of National Association for Mental Health; specialist in epilepsySitter in 5 portraits
Born in Switzerland, Fox’s pioneering schemes transformed the legal, social and educational systems and services for mental health. After obtaining a second-class honours in modern history from Somerville College Oxford in 1898, Fox trained at the Women’s University Settlement in Southwark, London, where she focused her work on families with special educational needs. The Mental Deficiency Act of 1913 acted as a springboard for Fox to implement her research and practice by founding the National Association for Mental Health. Many of the pioneering programmes became fundamental aspects of the National Health Service, including community care and professional mental health workers. In recognition of her contributions, Fox was appointed CBE in 1937 and DBE in 1947.
by Elliott & Fry
bromide print, 1947
NPG x89274
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 8 August 1947
NPG x92684
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 8 August 1947
NPG x92685
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 8 August 1947
NPG x92686
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 8 August 1947
NPG x92687
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