Tag Archives: North Carolina

Flemmie Kittrell, Pioneer in Nutrition

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Lynn

Born in North Carolina, Flemmie Kittrell (1904-1980) has an inspiring story.  Read about her long career here.  She was eighth child of share croppers and had to earn her own money for her education.  After getting a BS at Hampton … Continue reading →

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Mini Skirts and the Older Woman

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Lynn

The British designer Mary Quant is often given credit for inventing the mini skirt, that iconic clothing item of the 1960s.  Where did her ideas come from?  In her interesting book on women designers, Women of Fashion, historian Valerie Steele … Continue reading →

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Christmas Party, 1947

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Lynn

  What did you wear to your work related holiday party? I see a sharp generational divide among these Home Demonstration workers in North Carolina. The older set wears suits and dresses, two even in hats, while younger women are … Continue reading →

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