The University of Montana. Department of Home Economics records 1921-1988

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The University of Montana. Department of Home Economics records 1921-1988

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The collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, writings, and other materials from The University of Montana's Department of Home Economics, 1921-1988.

2.75 linear feet

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University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381369

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State University of Montana (Missoula). Dept. of Home Economics.

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University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.)

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Montana State University (Missoula). Dept. of Home Economics.

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University of Montana (Missoula, Mont. : 1965-1994). Home Living Center

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Montana State University (Missoula). Home Living Center

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The University of Montana. Department of Home Economics

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The Department of Home Economics was started in 1913. The department’s objective was to give training in the economic and scientific administration of the household. The department was first located in the Natural Science Building with Mary Elizabeth Edwards as the chair and sole instructor. In 1938, the Home Living Center was established. This center made the department eligible for reimbursement under the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917, which provided for secondary school vocational edu...