One album of press cuttings, printed material and photographs relating to Ruth Homan's career as a member of the London School Board; two albums of photographs of domestic science teaching in the London area.
Scrapbooks and albums of Mrs Ruth Homan
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- ReferenceGB 106 10/8
- Dates of Creationc.1890-1905
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description3 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Ruth Homan was the daughter of Sir Sydney Waterlow, (1822-1906), first baronet, Lord Mayor of London and philanthropist. She took classes at the South Kensington School of Cookery and underwent basic nursing training at St. Bartholomew 's Hospital, London. In 1873 she married Francis Wilkes Homan but was widowed in 1880. Mrs Homan was elected to serve on the London School Board in 1891. She served as Chairman of the Tower Hamlets Divisional Committee and also as Chairman of the Domestic Subjects Sub-committee. By 1902 she was also Vice-chairman of the Industrial Schools Committee. In these capacities, Mrs Homan endeavoured to promote the teaching of cookery, laundry work and homecraft. She was also active in related organisations such as the Poplar Board School Children's Boot and Clothing Help Society, of which she was treasurer, and the London Schools Dinners Association.
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Note
Description prepared by Jennifer Haynes.