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Development Of An Introductory Food Manual, Frances Haydon

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Based on the need for a food manual for the introductory food course at Western Kentucky University, several .manuals from other sources were reviewed. None was found which met the need. the Food Science course, so it was decided that a manual would be developed at Western.

The purpose of the manual was to incorporate experiences which could meet the needs of any student taking the course either as an elective or as a program requirement. Since there is only one introductory course to serve all students who are interested in learning basic food preparation skills, such a manual was …

A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …

Problems Of Clothing Elementary School Age Children In Families Of Low- And Middle-Socioeconomic Status In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky: Comparisons And Recommendations, Kay Grise

Home Economics and Family Living Theses

The study was designed to determine the problems that low and middle socioeconomic status families have in clothing their elementary school-age children. Comparisons were made of the consumer buying attitudes and practices of mothers of elementary school-age children from middle-and low-socioeconomic status families in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Differences between the groups were measured on a 92- item Likert scale questionnaire on the variables-planned buying, appropriateness, conformity, labeling, faulty merchandise, care, serviceability, comfort, and versatility. One-way analysis of variance was used to determine significant differences. The middle socioeconomic group indicated a more knowledgeable attitude on all the scales. Data from personal …

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion.

• Kerrick, Sara. Hair Clips, Simple Chains Add Accent
• Sanders, Linda. Old Jeans, Remnants Provide Materials for Creative Fashions
• Ribar, Richard. Jeans, T-Shirts are Always In on the Hill
• Owen, Karen. Diets: Students Try to Get Winter Bodies in Summer Clothes
• Hepp, Jan. Eye-Catching, Comfortable Shoes Essential Part of Spring Wardrobe
• Spring and Perfume are in the Air
• Wildman, Judy. Gowns, Traditional or Contemporary, are Special Choices for Spring Brides
• Old Shirts Passe; Stylish Sleep Water Includes Teddy
• Sanders, Linda. Three-Piece Suit, “Create-A-Dress” Perfect for the Elegant Couple
• Mears, Teresa. There’s No …