Delpha Wiesendanger papers, 1912-1986.

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Delpha Wiesendanger papers, 1912-1986.

The collection includes Wiesendanger's curriculum vita and employment contracts, samples of her speeches and publications, copies of reports prepared during her tenure at Cornell University, personal correspondence, materials relating to her memberships in the American Home Economics Association and Omicron Nu, and course materials. Also, condolence letters on the death of Grace M. Henderson, 1971, letters received concerning the dedication of the Grace Henderson Building, 1975, and a collection of speeches and articles by Lois Lund, a longtime friend of Delpha Wiesendanger and her companion, Grace M. Henderson.

1 cubic ft.

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Henderson, Grace M. (Grace Mildred), 1901-1971

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Dr. Grace Mildred Henderson was born in Superior, Nebraska on December 11, 1901. She was a graduate of the University of Nebraska. She received her M.S. degree at the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. degree at Ohio State University. Before coming to Penn State, she served for two years as head of the home economics department of the University of Arkansas. She was a residence teacher in adult homemaking education at Cornell University from 1938 to 1943; assistant state supervisor of home econ...

American Home Economics Association

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Florence Wilkinson Low was president of the American Home Economics Association, 1962-1964. She was also consultant on volunteer work to President Kennedy's Commission on the Status of Women. From the description of Records, 1963-1964 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007124 ...

Lund, Lois Ann

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Wiesendanger, Delpha, 1898-1986

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Delpha Wiesendanger was a professor of home management and housing at Penn State, 1946-1964. From the description of Delpha Wiesendanger papers, 1912-1986. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 35291135 ...

Omicron Nu Society

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Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....