Leindorff, Agnes (1901-1986)

Agnes Leindorff

Like many other members of the home economics faculty, Agnes Leindorff received her training here at UW--she earned a BS in Home Economics and Education in 1926, a BA in Art Education in 1932, and a MS in Related Arts in 1939. In 1940 she was appointed instructor in the Related Art Department, and then continued on to become a full professor as well as Chair of the Related Art Department from 1951 almost until her retirement in 1967. She helped initiate the National Art in Home Economics Conference in 1961 and created a course for young men on home planning for light building and commerce.