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Mary Elmina White Papers, 1950-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- White, Mary Elmina
- Title
- Mary Elmina White Papers
- Dates
- 1950-1952 (inclusive)19501952
- Quantity
- .5 feet of linear shelf space , (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 120 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of letters received by White, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and a certificate honoring her 33 year service at Washington State University upon her retirement in 1950.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mary Elmina White (circa 1888- ) earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Washington State College in 1909 and completed her graduate study at Columbia, 1926-1927. White then became the Assistant Director for Home Economics at the University of Hawaii in 1929-1930.
She later served Washington State College for 33 years, retiring in 1950, where she was the Assistant Director in Home Economics for the Washington State College Extension Service. In 1960 the WSU Home Economics Building was named White Hall in recognition of her.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of letters received by White, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and a certificate honoring her 33 year service at Washington State University upon her retirement in 1950.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
Mary Elmina White Papers, 1950-1952
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1962 by Mary Elmina White.
Bibliography
Von Bargen, Marilue. Assistant to Associate Dean and Director, Academic Programs. "College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences College History -- Focusing on History of Graduate Education 1893-2002." cahnrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cahnrs-history.pdf
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence | undated |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence | 1950 March-1950 November |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence | 1950 December-1952 July |
| 1 | 4 | Photographs, newspaper clippings, certificate of service, skits and script for banquet | 1950-1952 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural extension work -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources
- Home economists -- Archives
Personal Names
- White, Mary Elmina -- ca. 1888-
Corporate Names
- Washington State University -- Faculty -- Archives
Morgan Clendenning
2013
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