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 3 Collections and/or Records:
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The records contain many historical documents, including 75th and 100th anniversary documents and memorabilia, annual reports, pamphlets, audio visual material, newspaper clippings, publicity, department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
Harold Hawes press release photographs
Unprocessed — Box: Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-104
Dates:
November 9, 1937
Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences Consumer and Family Sciences records, addition 03
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20160624
Dates:
1913 - 1978