Papers of Mary Evelyn Victoria Hunter, 1931-1963

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia State University
Johnston Memorial Library
Virginia State University
P.O. Box 9406
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959

Summary

Abstract:
Writings reports, and biography of Mrs. Mary Evelyn Victoria Hunter, the founder of the School of Home Economics at Virginia State University.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Writings on a number of isssues make up Mrs. Hunter's papers. Most of the articles address some aspect of the socio-economic conditions of the African American family during the era of segregation in Virginia. How did members of the academic community attempt to impact on the society through self help projects, and other innovative means to close the gap.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Evelyn Victoria Hunter recieved the Bachelor of Science Degree from Prairie View A & M College and was the first African American female upon whom the Master's Degree was conferred at Iowa State University where she also completed course requirements of the doctorate degree. Texas College confers upon her the honorary degree of Doctor of Law.

While in Texas, Dr. Hunter was a member of the State Federation's of Women's Clubs, the State Interracial Commission, and the board of Directors of the Texas Home for Delinquent Girls. She devised a plan for purchasing county recreation parks in various sections of Texas and organized the annual "Home Economics Week" on a State-wide basis.

In 1953, she was the recipient of the Alumni Award for outstanding achievement in school, community, and home relations at Prairie View A & M College. Her intrest in adult education resulted in her sponsering the Chesterfield County. Research Project which resulted in a extended program of adult education. Dr. Hunter has contributed articles to the Virginia State College Gazette, Journal of Negro Education, Bulletin of the Confrence of Presidents of Negro Land-Grant Colleges, the Journal of Home Economics, the Service Service Review and the Agricultural Digest.

Mary E.V. Hunter came to Virginia State College in 1931, to become Head of the Department and Professor of Home Economics. Dr.Hunter served in this department until she retired in 1955.

Physical description:
12 items