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Purdue University. School of Home Economics

 Organization

Historical Information

The Department of Household Economics began in 1905 within the School of Science. In 1926, the Department expanded and was established as the School of Home Economics. The School transitioned to the College of Consumer and Family Sciences in 1976, a move that significantly increased enrollment by male students.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Hawes press release photographs

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-104
Dates: November 9, 1937
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Helen Purinton photograph album

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 49
Identifier: 2022-033
Dates: September 16, 1940 - October 9, 1940
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences Consumer and Family Sciences records, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20160624
Dates: 1913 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections