Guide to the Marie Dye Collection On The University Of Chicago,
1919-1972.

Collection Number: 6759

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:
Sarah Keen
Date completed:
June 2007
EAD encoding:
Sarah Keen, October 2007

© 2007 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Marie Dye collection on the University of Chicago, 1919-1972.
Collection Number:
6759
Creator:
Marie. Dye
Quantity:
.7 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, reports, photographs.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
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).

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).
SUBJECTS

Names:
Dye, Marie.
Blunt, Katharine, 1876-
Porter, Thelma.
Roberts, Lydia J.(Lydia Jane).
University of Chicago.Dept. of Home Economics.
University of Chicago.Dept. of Household Administration.

Subjects:
Home economics--Study and teaching--Illinois--Chicago.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Marie Dye collection on the University of Chicago, #6759. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
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)
Box 1
3 folders
Faculty and alumni
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
1935-1965
Department of Home Economics newsletter
 Box 1
1944-1967
Home Economics Alumni Association
 Box 1
Lists of alumni of the department
 Box 1
Programs of the Department of Household Administration and Home Economics
 Box 2
"Application of Heat to Food Materials," laboratory outline
 Box 2
Course outlines
Box 2
Katharine Blunt - Chair, 1918-1929
The Early Years, 1919-1924
 Box 2
Growth of the department and problems
 Box 2
The search for funds
 Box 2
1928
Letter to the president by students
 Box 2
circa 1925
Statement for the president
 Box 2
Lydia J. Roberts - Chair, 1930-1945
1930
Letter from the alumni to the president
 Box 2
1933
Reunion program
 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
1945
Report of the Administration Policies Committee of the Department of Home Economics
 Box 2
1930-1938
The search for endowment
 Box 2
Thelma Porter, 1945-1956
Correspondence about status
 Box 2
1948
Proposed change in the administrative status of the department of Home Economics
 Box 2
December 1950
Letters to Dean Harrison
 Box 2
1951-1952
Reports
 Box 2
1956
Last report
 Box 2
1944-1956
Minutes of faculty meetings
 Box 2
1972
Correspondence about the collection
Box 2
1892-1956
Photograph album: University of Chicago
Box 3