Department of Home Economics records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG-13-04-01

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes records, publications, reports, and memorabilia from the Ball State University Department of Home Economics in Muncie, IN ranging from 1929 to 1985.

Dates

Creation: 1960-1991

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Department of Home Economics was founded in 1918 as one of the courses of study at the Ball State Teachers College. The department's offerings focused on health, nutrition, culinary arts, and teaching. During the 1980's the department eventually became the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences under the College of Applied Sciences and Technology.

Extent

1.2 Cubic Feet (6 Boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged in the following series:

Series 1: Correspondence and records

Series 2: Newsletters and publications

Series 3: Accredidation records

Series 4: Home Management House records