Subject Files, 1907-1987.

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Subject Files, 1907-1987.

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences subject files are arranged alphabetically and predominately document the following activities: alumni activities and the Alumni Association; College committees; the MacKay Loan Fund; scholarships; slide show of the Home Economics departments; the 75th and 100th College anniversary celebrations; College histories; MacKay Hall dedication (1926); the 1966 College accreditation; and information on the family mobility conference held at ISU (1963).

4 linear ft. (12 document boxes and 1 map case drawer)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7364280

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University. College of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Iowa State University first established coursework in "domestic economy" in 1872. The first instructor was Mary B. Welch, wife of University President, Adonijah Welch. In 1875 the Department of Domestic Economy was formed. It was among the earliest domestic economy departments in the United States. The department's name was changed in 1912 to the Department of Home Economics and in 1914 gained divisional status as the Division of Home Economics. At that time the curricula were domestic science a...

Iowa State University. Alumni Association

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The Alumni Association was officially formed on November 12, 1878, with Edgar W. Stanton (Class of 1872) as president. Officers were elected, a constitution was created, and members would meet biennially. Currently, the Alumni Association provides numerous services to the University and its alumni, including publications and events. From the description of Honors and Awards Records, 1949-[ongoing]. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 55113755 From the description of...