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Identifier

Accession 791

Inclusive Dates

1937-1993

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

7,500 pieces, 3.75 linear feet

Language

English;

Historical Note

The South Carolina Extension Homemakers Council was organized to promote the study of Home Economics and the work of home economics in the state. The council was originally known as the South Carolina Council of Farm Women which was organized at Winthrop in June, 1921. The name was changed to South Carolina Home Demonstration Council in 1957 and to South Carolina Extension Homemakers Council in 1966. The name was changed again in 1992 when it became the South Carolina Association for Family and Community Education was adopted in 1992, and finally became the South Carolina Family and Community Leaders in 1995.

Scope and Content Note

The South Carolina Extension Homemakers Council Records consists of memoranda, minutes and reports, correspondence, photographs, yearbooks, and other material concerning the South Carolina Extension Homemakers Council (now known as the South Carolina Association for Family and Community Education). The South Carolina Extension Homemakers Council (SCEHC) was organized to promote the study of Home Economics and the work of home economics in the state. The council was originally known as the South Carolina Council of Farm Women which was organized at Winthrop in June 1921.

Provenance

The most recent deposit of records of the SCEHC was received by the Archives on February 8, 1994 from Bernace M. Cochran.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

South Carolina Extension Homemaker's Council Records - Accession 791

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