Overview of the Collection
Historical NoteThe 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 education in home economics and other fields. The center was opened on Daly Avenue, in Missoula, Montana, but relocated several times over the years. There was a fiscal crisis in higher education in 1987, during which the Montana Board of Regents voted to eliminate the Department of Home Economics. The department ceased to exist by the summer of 1989. In the course of its activities, the Department awarded degrees to over one thousand students. Content DescriptionThe collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, writings, and other materials from The University of Montana's Department of Home Economics. The papers include the Home Economic and Home Arts Club minutes and other writings and publications related to the department. The scrapbooks contain photographs, clippings, and memorabilia from the Home Living Center and department and university-related events. The photographs depict the variety of department activities, from cooking to fashion design. The collection also contains a short video about Ellen H. Richards and a Betty lamp dedicated in memory of Dorothy Van Blaricom, who died in 1963. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula. Restrictions on Use :Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright to some materials in the collection is held by The University of Montana. Preferred Citation :[Name of document or photograph number], The University of Montana Department of Home Economics Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula. Administrative Information
Acquisition Information :
One portion of this collection was likely transferred to the Archives from the School of Education, 1997, and another from the Department of Drama/Dance, 1998. Processing Note :Two accessions (one from School of Education and one from Drama/Dance) were combined to make this collection. Only minimal reorganization of materials was done during processing. Detailed Description of the Collection
SubjectsThis collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Finding aid prepared by Jennifer
Rusk
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