Author: Docherty, James.
Title: The Emily Mac: The Story of the Emily Mcpherson College 1906 - 1979.
Description: Melbourne Ormond Book & Educational Supplies, 1981. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos (including frontispiece), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear jacket (little rubbed including navy background colour), cover corners & spine ends little rubbed 314 pp. This detailed history of the Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy, known to many generations of students and staff as 'The Emily Mac’, records the development of the first institution in Victoria for the professional training of women. It covers the whole lifespan of the college. A comprehensive account of the cultural, sporting and social activities of the college, as well as its educational ones. It traces the development from a small college of domestic economy with limited aims to a fully-established college offering courses to Diploma level well in line with modern technology. This book will interest former students and staff as well as anyone interested in this area of education. (This copy: Hardcover.). ISBN: 0959968431

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