School of Domestic Arts and Sciences of Chicago

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Originally a philanthropic institution founded by wealthy Chicago clubwomen to professionalize domestic labor. Northwestern University acquired the school in 1943 and it became the foundation of NU's Home Economics Department (1943-1973).

From the description of Records of the School of Domectic Arts and Sciences of Chicago, 1899-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122465272

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Active 1899

Active 1972

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