Background
Chalkley, Gladys Branegan was born on June 23, 1891 in Disko, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Robert and Sophrona (Lukens) Branegan.
college administrator home economics educator
Chalkley, Gladys Branegan was born on June 23, 1891 in Disko, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Robert and Sophrona (Lukens) Branegan.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1913. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1920. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1929.
Doctor of Science, Montana State College, 1957.
Teacher Niobrara (Nebraska) Grade Schools, 1909-1910, Madison (Wisconsin) High School, 1913-1915, Platteville (Wisconsin) State Normal School, 1915-1917, State College for Women, Denton, Texas, 1917-1919. Home management specialist Montana Extension Service, 1920-1921. State supervisor home economics, Montana, 1920-1922.
Head home economics department Montana State College, 1921-1931, dean, 1931-1945, on leave as visiting professor home economics Hunter College, New York City, 1944-1945. Director School Home Economics Ohio State University, 1945-1955, then professor emeritus. Visiting professor Southern Illinois University, 1960-1961.
Consultant, lecturer home economics.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Home Economic Association (national president 1940-1942), National Council Family Relations (Ohio president), National Education Association, MOnt. Education Association, American Dietetics Association, Child Study Association, American Association of University Women (president Montana division 1928-1930), National Council Women, League Women Voters, Near East College Association, Foreign Policy Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mortar Board, Omicron Nu, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Charles A. Chalkley, December 18, 1954 (deceased November 1958).