Hoyt, Elizabeth E. (Elizabeth Ellis), 1893-1980

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From the guide to the Elizabeth E. Hoyt Composition Book, 1838-1843, (Special Collections Research Center)

Elizabeth Ellis Hoyt was born in Augusta, Maine, January 27, 1893, and died in Ames, Iowa, November 22, 1980. Education: A.B., Boston University, 1913; A.M., Radcliffe College, 1924; Ph. D. Radcliffe, 1925. Profession: University professor. Appointments held: Researcher, National Industrial Conference Board, New York, 1917-1921; Instructor, Wellesley College 1921-1923; Associate Professor, 1925-1927, Professor, 1927-1980, Iowa State University. Publications: Primitive trade (1926); The comsumption of wealth (1928); Consumption in our society (1950); The income of society (1950); American income and its use (1954); Choice and destiny of nations (1969); and 100 or more professional articles. Developed forerunner to Consumer Price Index as researcher with National Industrial Conference Board. Fulbright (1950) led to development of African libraries.

From the description of Papers, 1907-1980. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 15804151

Student at University of Maine.

From the description of Folklore paper, 1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70950865