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Purdue University. School of Home Economics

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1926 - 1976

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 2 Collections and/or Records:

College of Education Records on Home Economics Education

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 31
Abstract The collection includes programs, conference proceedings, correspondence, and papers documenting the changes in Home Economics education at Purdue, as well as changes in how Home Economics student teachers were evaluated.
Dates: 1931-1981; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1979; Other: Date acquired: 08/07/2016
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / College of Education Records on Home Economics Education

College of Health and Human Sciences records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 15
Abstract The records contain many historical documents, including 75th and 100th anniversary documents and memorabilia, annual reports, pamphlets, audio visual material, newspaper clippings, publicity, department brochures, newsletters and miscellaneous material.
Dates: 1875-2009
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / College of Health and Human Sciences records