Historical Note

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Classes- magazine article, photograph 1947?

Clubs- Social Science Club, Economics Club 1936, 1940

Economics Dept.- general 1930s-70s, 1996

ECCLYCO- student group 1945-50

Courses- general 1950, 1953, 1967, 1970-71

Economics 4a, 6b- student lecture notes n.d.

Economics 21-45 1940-57

Economics 110-317 1946-80

Economics 315 1943-56

Finance study 1941

Photographs 1940s, 1950s, 1980s, 1990

Reading lists 1934, 1938-39

Time survey 1934

Department of Economics Records, 1930s-[ongoing] (bulk 1940s)

Finding Aid

Finding aid prepared by Elisha Winkler.

© 2006


Collection Overview
	Creator:	Smith College. Dept. of Economics.
	Title:	Department of Economics Records
	Dates:	1930s-[ongoing]
	Dates:	1940s
	Abstract:	This collection is in thirteen folders and contains newspaper and magazine articles, materials for prospective majors, news releases, black and white photographs, class notes, course syllabi, and mid-year and final exam questions.
	Extent:	1 box(5 linear inches)
	Language:	English
	Identification:	RG 52

Historical Note

The Economics Department at Smith College began as the Economics and Sociology Department from the 1894-95 to the 1897-98 academic year. During the 1898-99 academic year it became the Economics Department until 1900-01 when it returned to being called the Economics and Sociology Department. In 1937, the Economics and Sociology Department was separated into individual departments.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Economics Department records contain materials describing the department's courses, clubs, and activities. Types of materials include newspaper and magazine articles about certain classes and a student stock exchange project called ECCLYCO, a student's lecture notes, studies conducted by the department, course syllabi, mid-year and final exam questions, and black and white photographs of faculty and students.