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Karen R. Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG 345

Scope and Contents

In 1951, as part of a national nutrition survey, the Home Economics Department, with Kathleen Warnick as principal investigator, collected data from high school students in three communities, Boise, Nampa, and Coeur d'Alene. In 1983 Karen Davis of the Home Economics Research Department obtained the data from Mrs. Warnick and made an unsuccessful attempt to locate the students in order to do a follow up study.

These papers contain the original data gathered by Kathleen Warnick and her associates on the nutrition of high school students, documenting such things as meal patterns, diet histories, nutrient intake, servings of food eaten, and soup consumption, as well as several published reports using the data collected. Also included is Karen Davis' correspondence with the high schools in an attempt to locate the students, and her proposals for several grants.

All material retains the original folder headings and physical arrangement. Published material, other than that directly related to the study, was removed for review by subject librarians. Boxes 2 and 3 consist of oversize charts shelved flat.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-1983

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 linear feet

Abstract

Nutritional survey data from students at three high schools in Boise, Nampa, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, collected by Kathleen Warnick as part of a national survey of student nutrition (1951-1957). Included is information on meal patterns, diet histories, nutrient intake, servings of food eaten, and soup consumption. Also included is Karen Davis's correspondence with the high schools in an attempt to locate the students for a follow-up study (1979-1983).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Karen R. Davis donated the 1951 nutritional status report papers to the University of Idaho Library in September 1986. They were processed by Judith Nielsen in August 1991.

Title
Guide to the Karen R. Davis Papers 1951-1983
Author
Finding aid prepared by Judith Nielsen
Date
©1991
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository