Bennett College has shared with us a collection that covers more than 100 years of their school activities, with a particular focus on the Home Economics program at the school and the yearly institute hosted by the school on varying topics related to Home Economics. Among the collection are institutional records, numerous booklets related to home economics research, event programs, obituaries, flyers, newsletters, and photos of faculty, students, and community members. There are also newspaper clippings and magazines that relate to happenings at Bennett related to educational enrichment and fashion.

Bennett College Home Economics Students, circa 1900.

A highlight of the collection are photographs from a political rally in support of Shirley Chisholm.

Students at rally for Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm, 1972

The African American all women college of Bennett is located in Greensboro, N.C. Bennett is filled with a rich tradition and historic legacy that will never be surpassed, we are proud to partner with them and to help preserve their heritage. To learn more about the Bennett College collections click here.

Gittens / Ward Home Economics Club Newsletter, September 17, 1988