Home Economics Club Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 35.5

Title

Home Economics Club Records

Creator

Home Economics Club, South Dakota State University

Dates

1923-1979

Extent

1.67 linear feet (2 boxes)

Language

English

Repository

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Access note

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Preferred Citation

Name of item . Home Economics Club Records. UA 35.5. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The Home Economics Club was made up of students interested in professional Home Economics and in homemaking. The collection is composed of newsletters, handbooks, a scrapbook, and secretary books from the beginning of the club to 1956.

Historical Note

The Home Economics Club was made up of students interested in professional Home Economics and in homemaking. The club is organized with their own constitution and affiliated through the State Home Economics Association and the American Home Economics Association, now known as the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Its main purpose is to establish friendships among the faculty and students of the College of Home Economics and to promote professional attitudes and interests. The club plans and carries out activities to promote the program of work and the club. Members plan programs that strive to develop their skills and increased their knowledge, widen their cultural interests, and give experience both professionally and socially to benefit the community, school and nation.

Contents Note

This collection is composed of secretary books from the beginning of the club to 1956. The secretary books contain minutes of meetings and the constitution of the club. Also included are scrapbooks, general information, newsletters, handbooks and some material from the American Home Economics Association.

Key Words

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

South Dakota State University -- Home Economics Club

Student activities

Students -- Societies, etc.

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Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.

South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.

Copyright note

Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.

Arranged and Described by

Crystal J. Gamradt, 1998 December 21, additions made 2008 October 10.