Guide to the Ella M. Cushman Papers,
1927-1940.

Collection Number: 23-18-1725

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
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Compiled by:
M. Heggestad
Date completed:
May 2004
EAD encoding:
Martin Heggestad, May 2004

© 2004 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Ella M. Cushman papers, 1927-1940.
Collection Number:
23-18-1725
Creator:
Ella M. (Ella Mary) Cushman, 1886-1967.
Quantity:
??
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, publications, and other material.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Correspondence of Ella M. Cushman, and material related to the Federal Housing Administration, 1935; "Farm House Survey," 1927-1940; and "Kitchen Arrangement," 1937.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Ella M. Cushman was a Professor of Home Economics at Cornell University from 1936-1954 and was instrumental in developing the Extension program in home management for Cornell. Cornell University M.S. 1928.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Correspondence of Ella M. Cushman, and material related to the Federal Housing Administration, 1935; "Farm House Survey," 1927-1940; and "Kitchen Arrangement," 1937.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Cushman, Ella M. (Ella Mary), 1886-1967.
Cornell University--Faculty.
United States.Federal Housing Administration.

Subjects:
College teachers.
Home economists.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Ella M. Cushman papers, #23-18-1725. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1927-1928
"Limitations of Scientific Management in Household Work," "A Week at Mrs. Gilbreth's"
 Box 1 Folder 1
1930-1940
Farm House Surveys
 Box 1 Folder 2
1935
Federal Housing Administration - Correspondence
 Box 1 Folder 3-4
1937
Kitchen Arrangement - Correspondence
 Box 1 Folder 5