Purdue University. Department of Household Economics
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1905 - 1926
- Usage: 1905 - 1926
- Usage: 1905 - 1926
Historical Information
The Department of Household Economics was established in 1905 within the School of Science to provide additional educational opportunities for female students. In 1926, the Department expanded and was established as the School of Home Economics.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Bertha Kate Gaddis diaries
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-047
Dates:
1906-1937, 1945-1946
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The records contain many historical documents, including 75th and 100th anniversary documents and memorabilia, annual reports, pamphlets, audio visual material, newspaper clippings, publicity, department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