Guide to the Dorothy M. Proud Papers,
1938-1985

Collection Number: 23-15-2186

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
M. Warren
Date completed:
January 1985
EAD encoding:
Martin Heggestad, June 2003
Date modified:
RMC Staff, December 2012

© 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Dorothy M. Proud papers, 1938-1985.
Collection Number:
23-15-2186
Creator:
Dorothy M. Proud
Quantity:
.8 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence and other papers.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Papers relating to the design of a multi-purpose three-compartment sink for use in community kitchens and nursing homes. Also papers pertaining to a course survey done in the Department of Institution Management, and correspondence about establishing the Dorothy Proud Lectureship in nutrition.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Professor of Institution Management.
Dorothy Proud received her B.A. from the Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and her M.A. in administrative dietetics at the University of Minnesota in 1930. She worked at Western University Hospital's Department of Dietetics as the assistant director of the department and director of the dietetic internship program before joining the faculty of the College of Home Economics in 1942 as an extension specialist in Institution Management. She was appointed assistant professor in 1946 and associate professor in 1949.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Papers relating to the design of a multi-purpose three-compartment sink for use in community kitchens and nursing homes. Also papers pertaining to a course survey done in the Department of Institution Management, and correspondence about establishing the Dorothy Proud Lectureship in nutrition.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Proud, Dorothy M.
Cornell University. College of Home Economics. Department of Institution Management.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Dorothy M. Proud papers, #23-15-2186. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1929, 1939-1940
Thesis and term paper
 Box 1 Folder 1
1938-1942
Personal correspondence
 Box 1 Folder 2
1942-1949
Proud, 1948-1949
 Box 1 Folder 3
1950-1952
Sabbatic, 1951
 Box 1 Folder 4
1954-1956
Proud - personal, 1956
 Box 1 Folder 5
1957
School lunch - design criteria
 Box 1 Folder 6
1958-1959
Proud - University of Wisconsin
 Box 1 Folder 7
1957-1959
Wisconsin appointment
 Box 1 Folder 8
1964
Work simplification - Tues. & Thurs., 9-11, Spring, 1964, Kathryn Meekers, Rm. G20
Box 1 Folder 9
1964
Sabbatic leave ideas
 Box 1 Folder 10
1964-1966
Sabbatic
 Box 1 Folder 11
1967
American Dietetic Assoc., 50th Annual Mtg.
 Box 1 Folder 12
1966
Material re: survey in the Department of Institution Management
Box 1 Folder 13
1967
"Special Sinks"
 Box 1 Folder 14
1967
Equipment Design and Handicap, prepared by Rose C. Steidl
Box 1 Folder 15
1967
Dohrman - Mr. E.E. Ritchie
 Box 2 Folder 1
1968-1969
Commercially available sinks with list prices, dimensions of H.H. Sink studies
Box 2 Folder 2
1968-1969
Sink
 Box 2 Folder 3
1969
Drawing and letter
 Box 2 Folder 4
1969
Project S898 - The Design of a Multipurpose 3 Compartment Sink ...
Box 2 Folder 5
Project S898
 Box 2 Folder 6
A Multi-Purpose, 3 Compartment Institutional Sink
Box 2 Folder 7
1969
Memos re: #898 funds and handbook
 Box 2 Folder 8
1969
Recent correspondence: Merrifield, Galloway
 Box 2 Folder 8
1969
Article for Fall bulletin of NYS Diabetic Association
Box 2 Folder 9
1969
Letter from E. Carey about sink
 Box 2 Folder 9
1969
Faucet information, and statement of need for Chicago Faucet catalog
Box 2 Folder 9
Appointments
 Box 2 Folder 10
Retirement
 Box 2 Folder 11
Training and employment history
 Box 2 Folder 12
Community buildings - food service equipment
 Box 2 Folder 13
Mailing lists
 Box 2 Folder 14