Minnie E. Washington (2 of 2) Viola Muse Transcription Zariah Grant Encoding and editing Stephanie Markwith

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 USA Florida Jacksonville Jacksonville Historical Society Viola Muse Collection (1959-18) Folder 4, item 1 Discusses Washington's early life and career as a seamstress and author of "How to help home makers solve the clothing problem in the home."

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Minnie E. Washington was born in Montgomery, AlaAlabama, July 5, 1886 — . Came to Jacksonville 1910 to teach at Baptist Academy, which was situated in CampbellsCampbell's Addition, a subdivision in East Jacksonville. She remained from 1910–1918, when school moved to St. Augustine;, then engaged in Homehome Demonstrationdemonstration work for the State and Duval County nine years, from 1918–1926;. wasWas the first person to conceive idea of making skirts from crocus bags and finally branched out into wider variety, as suits for boys, girls, and women,; chair backs,; table runners,; breakfast jackets,; ^sweaters; draperies; and rugs. Is the possessor of many blue ribbons for work displayed at Statestate and Countycounty Fairsfairs in many counties through–out the state. Is the writer of a story on "How to <choice><orig>help</orig><reg>Help</reg></choice> <choice><orig>home makers</orig><reg>Homemakers</reg></choice> <choice><orig>solve</orig><reg>Solve</reg></choice> the <choice><orig>clothing</orig><reg>Clothing</reg></choice><lb/> <choice><orig>problem</orig><reg>Problem</reg></choice> in the <choice><orig>home</orig><reg>Home</reg></choice><choice><orig/><reg>.</reg></choice>;" storyStory was submitted to State Board of Public InstructionsFor Instructions in place of Instruction, see Board of Public Instructions. and accepted. She is the first person in this locality to make hard waterhardwater soap using cold water in the process;. noNo cooking is necessary.

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She is now teacher of Homehome Economicseconomics at Boylan Haven School for girls,See Boylan Haven School. Stanton High School, and the Clara White Mission, 611 W.West Ashley StStreet, under Works Progress Administration;. isIs the only authorized dietician of Red Cross in Statestate of Florida. Her home address is 2023 Illinois St.Street, Jacksonville, Fla.Florida.