College of Home Economics Metabolism Study Collection
Scope and Content
The collection consists of 30 images documenting the Metabolism Study conducted by the College of Home Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. In addition, the collection contains 12 duplicate images and one negative. The study involved the participants eating food that was weighed out in order to determine what amounts nitrogen was utilized by individual young girls. Study participants were required to lick their plates and bowls. The study involved measuring participants' excretionary products. Participants slept and ate at Wallace Annex during the study and participated in a variety of activities, such as costume parties. Images show participants eating and licking their bowls, relaxing in their dormitory, and participating in activities. Staff is shown weighing and preparing food and allocating urinary composites.
Dates
- Creation: 1956 - 1960
Creator
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Home Economics (1964-1982) (Organization)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the College of Home Economics Metabolism Study Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
The Metabolism Study by the College of Home Economics of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute was directed by Laura Jane Harper and was carried out from 1956 to 1960. Jean Skelton also was involved with the study.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of 30 images documenting a metabolism study conducted by the College of Home Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Directed by Laura Jane Harper, the study was concerned with determining nitrogen requirements and utilization for young girls.
Acquisition Information
The College of Home Economics Metabolism Study Collection was donated to Special Collections in 2004.
Alternative Form Available
Images of the photographs in this collection may be found here.
General Physical Description note
1 container; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the College of Home Economics Metabolism Study Collection commenced and was completed in February 2005.
Subject
- Title
- A Guide to the College of Home Economics Metabolism Study Collection, 1956-1960
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- © 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu