Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Guide to the Pullman Home Economics Association Papers
1960-2009
Cage.919
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Pullman Home Economics Association
- Title
- Pullman Home Economics Association Papers
- ID
- Cage.919
- Date [inclusive]
- 1960-2009
- Extent
- 1.0 manuscript case.
- Language
- English
- Abstract
- This collection contains papers and records related to the Pullman Home Economics Association (PHEA) and the Washington State University College of Home Economics.
Preferred Citation note
[Item Description]; Pullman Home Economics Association Papers, 1960-2009; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.
Biographical/Historical note
The Washington State University College of Home Economics was founded in 1903. The Pullman Home Economics Association was formed in 1947 by a group of WSU Home Economics graduates. The organization went on to become a community club, raising money for student scholarships.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of papers and records of the Pullman Home Economics Association. It includes membership lists, newsletters, brochures, and event programs, and a poster from the association's 2009 anniversary celebration. The collection also contains a selection of material on the WSU Home Economics School, mostly concerned with its merger with the Agriculture program and the subsequent cuts in the program.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 2018-07-26
https://libraries.wsu.edu/mascTerrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open and available for research use.
Conditions Governing Use note
Copyright restrictions apply.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in two installments, in 2004 by Margery Muir, and in 2013 by Joye Dillman (MS.2006.22).
Processing Information note
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Washington State University. College of Home Economics.
Subject(s)
- Home economics
- Women
- Women--Washington (State)--Pullman--Societies and clubs
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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Pullman Home Economics Association (PHEA) programs and membership booklets 1973-1990 |
1 | 1 | ||
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PHEA projects. 1971-1988 |
1 | 2 | ||
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White House Conference on Families and related materials (newspaper clippings, etc.). 1980 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Home Economists in Homemaking, newsletters and correspondence. 1983-1984 |
1 | 4 | ||
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PHEA miscellaneous records and papers (includes membership lists and newspaper clippings). 1960-1998 |
1 | 5 | ||
|
WSU: Correspondence and newspaper clippings related to merger of Home Economics and Agriculture. 1983-1986 |
1 | 6 | ||
|
WSU: Papers related to the Home Economics programs after merger. 1986-1997 |
1 | 7 | ||
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WSU: Brochures and newsletters related to the Human Development and Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design departments. 1997-1999 |
1 | 8 | ||
|
Papers related to the Washington State Home Economics Association and WSU Home Economics programs (received in 2013). 1978-2003 |
1 | 9 | ||
|
Pullman HEA anniversary poster (cg919_anniversary_posterpt1, cg919_anniversary_posterpt2). 2009 |
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