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The Epsilon Sigma Phi Delta Chapter records consist of one issue of its newsletter and two nominations for its Ruby Award: Thomas E. Buckman (1974) and Katherine Everson (circa 1983).

Abstract This collection consists of the records used by Marilyn J. Horn in "The History of Home Economics in Nevada" published in 1991 by the Nevada Home Economics Association. The history documents home economics at the University and Cooperative Extension Service; the Nevada Home Economics Association; and secondary school programs from 1900-1990. Many of the records were contributed by Patricia A. Tripple, Dean of Home Economics, 1970-1977. The records contain information on budgets, enrollment,...

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...