Abstract The first courses in home economics at the University of Nevada were offered in 1901, and were taught within the structure of the College of Agriculture. In 1917, the Smith-Hughes Act, a federal law that provided financial assistance for home economics education was passed and the Nevada legislature appropriated money for a new agriculture building, including facilities for home economics and studies in nutrition, household equipment and child development. The collection include...

Abstract The School of Home Economics offered programs in child development and family life, clothing and textiles, food and nutrition, home economics education and community service, and shelter and environment. The collection contains records related to the incorporation of the School of Home Economics into the College of Human and Community Sciences, including proposals, reports, correspondence, committee minutes, curriculum outlines, alumni material, consultant material and other planning...

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History of Home Economics at the University of Nevada. By Mildred L. Swift, 1957.

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Bylaws, 1980, 1987.

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Flyers, brochures.

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Graduate Program Review, 1984.

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Newsletter, 1961-1977.

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Home-Maker's Short Course.