Award
honorary doctorate from the University of Alabama
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Agnes Ellen Harris
1883-07-17 – 1952-12-18
Life & Legacy
Agnes Ellen Harris (July 17, 1883 – December 18, 1952) was an American educator. She worked in education in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Alabama, establishing Home Economics programs throughout the area. She was instrumental in founding "Tomato Clubs" in Florida, which were the precursor to the 4-H Youth Programs. She was one of the earliest practitioners of the field of Domestic Science and taught nutrition and health to women for fifty years. She was a charter member of the American Home Economics Association and served as a national officer in the 1920s. She was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame in 1972.
Occupation & Career
educator
Education
Valdosta State University; Oread Institute; Columbia University; Cedartown High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
honorary doctorate from the University of Alabama; Alabama Women's Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Alabama Women's Hall of Fame · honorary doctorate from the University of Alabama
Employer
Florida State University · United States Department of Agriculture · University of Alabama
Organizations & Memberships
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Education & Institutions
Cedartown High School · Columbia University · Oread Institute · Valdosta State University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Alabama Women's Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q21056402 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q21056402 — wikidata View source
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