Brigham Young University. Department of Home Economics
Dates
- Existence: 1984 - 1990
Administrative History
The Department of Home Economics (1984-1990) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University. The department was responsible for preparing students for professional education and for the enrichment of home life as well.
The Department of Home Economics was established in 1984 in a reorganization of the earlier Department of Home Economics Education. It was administered by the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. In 1990 it was again renamed as the Department of Family Sciences.
The department chair was Carol Ellsworth (1984-1990).
Citation:
Brigham Young University annual catalog, 1984: p. 127 (Dept. of Home Economics was in College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Carol Ellsworth, Chair)Brigham Young University annual catalog, 1990: p. 158 (Dept. of Home Economics became part of the Department of Family Sciences)
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence Files, 1965-1989
Contains faculty meeting minutes, department and program reviews, and department activities, correspondence, and reports documenting the activities of Brigham Young University's Department of Home Economics.
Department of Home Economics records
Contains faculty meeting minutes, department and program reviews, and department activities, correspondence, and reports documenting the activities of Brigham Young University's Department of Home Economics.
Department Records, 1954-1988
Contains faculty meeting minutes, department and program reviews, and department activities, correspondence, and reports documenting the activities of Brigham Young University's Department of Home Economics.
Department Reports, 1957-1989
Contains faculty meeting minutes, department and program reviews, and department activities, correspondence, and reports documenting the activities of Brigham Young University's Department of Home Economics.
Ethel Lee Jewell Horner journal
Account of her activities as a family living consultant, residing in Rogers Hall, part of Heritage Halls (female student housing), on the BYU campus. Includes information on students, equipment, and expenses.
Matilda Woodbury Ruesch class notes
Contains notes from the Brigham Young University camp cookery class. Includes recipes and instructions.