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Pullman Home Economics Association Papers, 1960-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pullman Home Economics Association
Title
Pullman Home Economics Association Papers
Dates
1960-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 manuscript case.)
Collection Number
Cage.919
Summary
This collection contains papers and records related to the Pullman Home Economics Association (PHEA) and the Washington State University College of Home Economics.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Content Description

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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]; Pullman Home Economics Association Papers, 1960-2009; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

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).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Pullman Home Economics Association (PHEA) programs and membership booklets
    Dates: 1973-1990
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: PHEA projects.
    Dates: 1971-1988
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: White House Conference on Families and related materials (newspaper clippings, etc.).
    Dates: 1980
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Home Economists in Homemaking, newsletters and correspondence.
    Dates: 1983-1984
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: PHEA miscellaneous records and papers (includes membership lists and newspaper clippings).
    Dates: 1960-1998
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: WSU: Correspondence and newspaper clippings related to merger of Home Economics and Agriculture.
    Dates: 1983-1986
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: WSU: Papers related to the Home Economics programs after merger.
    Dates: 1986-1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: WSU: Brochures and newsletters related to the Human Development and Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design departments.
    Dates: 1997-1999
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Papers related to the Washington State Home Economics Association and WSU Home Economics programs (received in 2013).
    Dates: 1978-2003
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Pullman HEA anniversary poster (cg919_anniversary_posterpt1, cg919_anniversary_posterpt2).
    Dates: 2009
    Container: Box Digital files, Folder

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Subject Terms

  • Home economics
  • Women--Washington (State)--Pullman--Societies and clubs

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University. College of Home Economics.
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