Laura Gentry's Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Membership Card, 1978-1979

Summary

The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), established in 1946, encouraged students to explore the art of marketing (then called distributive education.) Local businesses employed interested students as part of the program -- students worked off-campus in the afternoons. The jobs provided students with personal and professional growth and the work experience needed for future employment.

The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), established in 1946, encouraged students to explore the art of marketing (then called distributive education.) Local businesses employed interested students as part of the program -- students worked off-campus in the afternoons. The jobs provided students with personal and professional growth and the work experience needed for future employment.

Artifact

Membership card

Subject Date

1978-1979

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.106.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Laura (Gentry) Stupperich.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 in

Width: 3.5 in

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