Mary E. Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 11, 1879 |
| Died | June 11, 1968 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, author and clubwoman |
| Parent(s) | Dr. W. O. Sweeny and Margaret Prewitt Sweeny |
Mary E. Sweeney (October 11, 1879 – June 11, 1968) was a home economics professional who was head of the home economics section of the United States Food Administration during World War I. Sweeney was President of American Home Economics Association.[1][2]
Born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 11, 1879, to Dr. W. O. Sweeney and Margaret Prewitt Sweeney, Mary E. Sweeney attended Transylvania University, where she received her bachelor's degree in 1899. She earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky, and another master's degree in 1912 from Columbia University.[3]