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 2 Collections and/or Records:
College of Health and Human Sciences records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 15
Scope and Contents
The College of Health and Human Sciences records document the historical background of the college; included are many historical documents, including 75th and 100th anniversary documents and memorabilia. Also included are annual reports, pamphlets, audio visual material; with a focus on work simplification practices or interviews involving key individuals from the college’s history, newspaper clippings, publicity, department brochures and pamphlets, newsletters and miscellaneous material. ...
Dates:
1875 - 2019
Harold Hawes press release photographs
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-104
Dates:
November 9, 1937