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Work simplification instructional materials, 1950s, 1976-1977

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 15, Series 3

Scope and Contents

The series contains publications, scripts, recordings, audiocassettes, slides, and film strips demonstrating work simplification techniques for home management activities that were used for educational purposes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1950s, 1976-1977

Creator

Access Information

The majority of this collection is open for research. One item in Series 1 is restricted in accordance with FERPA and a redacted copy is available for use.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.932 Cubic Feet (Two cubic foot boxes, three letter-size full-width manuscript boxes, one letter-size half-width manuscript box, one legal-size full-width manuscript box, and one folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The series is arranged into five sub-series based on format.
  1. Work simplification scripts
  2. Work simplification manuals and publications
  3. Work simplification scripts, receipts, and instructional materials
  4. Work simplification images
  5. Work simplification recordings

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Recordings have been migrated to a digital format and are available for research use.

Processing Information

Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and existing labels were transcribed onto new folders. Original order of materials was maintained.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
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