Frederica Daly papers

Frederica ( Freddy) Daly was a licensed psychologist and educator with over 30 years of teaching, training, counseling, clinical, and administrative experience. Daly specialized in adolescents, veterans, substance abusers, and families in treatment facilities, hospitals, and universities.

Frederica Selone Young was born on February 14, 1925 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel Young and Geneva Sharper. She graduated from the District's Dunbar High School in 1942. Attending Howard University, she studied psychology and earned her bachelor's degree in 1947. She earned her master's of science from Howard University in 1948. In 1952, she matriculated into Cornell University's psychology department, where she earned her doctorate in 1956. She became a licensed psychologist in 1958.

Daly's career as a mental health professional spanned a variety of associations, professional settings, and programs. She worked for George Junior Republic as a Director of Social Services and Empire State College as an Associate Professor. Daly also held other positions in and around Washington, D.C. and New York that involved research, teaching, professional training, and counseling. In 1979, Daly began teaching at the University of New Mexico as an Assistant Professor. She later joined the Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico as Coordinator of the Alcohol Dependence Program and Clinical Psychologist.

Over the course of her professional career, Daly gave numerous lectures. Her work appeared in several publications including Freedomways. A large body of her research dealt with issues of race, gender, and culture.

An international traveler, Daly visited numerous places such as India and South America. In her private life, Daly has practiced numerous arts and crafts. Her personal interests include journaling, poetry, and painting.

Over the course of her life, Frederica has had several last names, including Jefferson, Rice, Martineau, Young, and, lastly, Daly.