Constance Josephine Bonslagel (August 14, 1885 – May 21, 1950) was the Arkansas home demonstration agent for over 30 years, working under the auspices of the United States Department of Agriculture.
[1] She was an advocate of the Arkansas home demonstration clubs including writing letters and articles to report on achievements.
Her fund-raising activities continued into the 1950s, specifically through the 4H Club to provide housing for women who wanted to attend the University of Arkansas.
[1] Outside of her work as a home demonstration agent, Bonslagel was a member of the Women’s Committee of the Council of Defense during World War I.
Bonslagel served on many committees including serving as president of the Arkansas Home Economics Association, vice president of the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers, and chairman of the Home Economics Division of the Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs.