Marie Dye collection on the University of Chicago, 1919-1972.
Collection Number: 6759

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Marie Dye collection on the University of Chicago, 1919-1972.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6759
Abstract:
Correspondence, reports and photographs used by Marie Dye to write a book titled, "History of the Department of Home Economics, University of Chicago" (1972).
Creator:
Dye, Marie.
Blunt, Katharine, 1876-
Roberts, Lydia J. (Lydia Jane.)
Porter, Thelma.
Quanitities:
.7 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Marie Dye received three degrees from the University of Chicago: Bachelor of Science (1914), Master of Science (1917), Doctor of Philosophy (1922). She taught at Michigan State University from 1922 to 1956.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Correspondence, reports and photographs used by Marie Dye to write a book titled, "History of the Department of Home Economics, University of Chicago" (1972).

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Marie Dye collection on the University of Chicago, #6759. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
University of Chicago. Department of Home Economics
University of Chicago. Department of Household Administration
Subjects:
Home economics -- Study and teaching -- Illinois -- Chicago.
Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1
Photograph, Dr. Marie Dye
Box 1
Correspondence and publishing materials
Box 1
History of the Department of Home Economics, University of Chicago (Home Economics Alumni Association, 1972)
3 folders.
Faculty and alumni
Box 1
Marion Talbot
Box 1
Katharine Blunt
Box 1
Lydia J. Roberts
Box 1
Evelyn G. Halliday
Box 1
Hazel Kyrk
Box 1
Margaret Reid
Box 1
Minna Schmidt
Box 1
Frances Swain
Box 1
Inga Allison
Box 1
Lita Bane
Box 1
Belle Lowe
Box 1
Louise Stanley
Box 1
Bertha Terrill
Box 1
Department of Home Economics newsletter
1935-1965
Box 1
Home Economics Alumni Association
1944-1967
Box 1
Lists of alumni of the department
Box 2
Programs of the Department of Household Administration and Home Economics
Box 2
"Application of Heat to Food Materials," laboratory outline
Box 2
Course outlines
[contains photographs]
Katharine Blunt - Chair, 1918-1929
Box 2
The Early Years, 1919-1924
Box 2
Growth of the department and problems
Box 2
The search for funds
Box 2
Letter to the president by students
1928
Box 2
Statement for the president
1925
Lydia J. Roberts - Chair, 1930-1945
Box 2
Letter from the alumni to the president
1930
Box 2
Reunion program
1933
Box 2
Letters and plans for the new organization
Box 2
Institute of Home Economics
Box 2
Plans for granting degrees
Box 2
Evaluations of plans
Box 2
Report of the Administration Policies Committee of the Department of Home Economics
1945
Box 2
The search for endowment
1930-1938
Thelma Porter, 1945-1956
Box 2
Correspondence about status
Box 2
Proposed change in the administrative status of the department of Home Economics
1948
Box 2
Letters to Dean Harrison
December 1950
Box 2
Reports
1951-1952
Box 2
Last report
1956
Box 2
Minutes of faculty meetings
1944-1956
Box 2
Correspondence about the collection
1972
Box 3
Photograph album: University of Chicago
1892-1956