Guide to the Dorothea Underwood papers
[ca. 1950-1993]

Collection Number: 4999

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:
Clark, Damon
Date completed:
July 16, 2002
EAD encoding:
Clark, Damon July 16, 2002

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

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Dorothea Underwood papers, [ca.1950-1993].
Collection Number:
4999
Creator:
Underwood, Dorothea
Quantity:
.3 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Photographs
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract
Resume, photographs, training booklets, and articles of a Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation home service administrator.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Graduate of the New York State College of Home Economics in 1948.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Resume, photographs, training booklets, and articles of a Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation home service administrator.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Underwood, Dorothea.
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.--Home Service Dept.

Subjects:
Home economics extension workers.
Rural extension.
Home economics--Study and teaching

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Dorothea Underwood papers, #4999. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
Dorothea Underwood-Resume, letter she wrote to Dean Firebaugh (1993), and articles about Home Service Careers (1950's)
Box 1 Folder 1
Booklets - Home Service
Box 1 Folder 2
Girl Scouts and 4-H Booklets concerning lighting
Box 1 Folder 3
Home Service and Lighting Dept.-Procedure Book - Niagara Mohawk Power Co.
Box 1 Folder 4
Home Service and Lighting Dept.-Procedure Book - Niagara Mohawk Power Co.
Box 1 Folder 5
Home Service and Lighting Dept.-Procedure Book - Niagara Mohawk Power Co.
Box 1 Folder 6
Home Service Demonstrations - Dialogue, Talks
Box 1 Folder 7
Home Service - Programs used by Dorothea Underwood-Niagara Mohawk Home Service Representative - 1950's
Box 1 Folder 8
Operation Dreamhouse - Home Service Dept. - Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
Box 1 Folder 9
Photographs - Home Service Demonstrations
Box 1 Folder 10
Photographs - Home Service Demonstrations
Box 1 Folder 11
Photographs - Home Service Demonstrations
Box 1 Folder 12
Home Service Training Program Booklet-Niagara Mohawk Corp. 1956
Box 1 Folder 13
Secondary School - Knowledge and Attitude Test for "American Homemaker for Tomorrow" (1960-61), Entry blank for Your "Dream Kitchen" Contest
Box 1 Folder 14