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Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences

 Organization

Administrative History

The College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1954) administered over various liberal education departments at Brigham Young University.

The College of Arts and Sciences, previously known as the School of Arts and Sciences, was established in 1921 to provide a broad liberal education for students. The college also provided specialized studies in engineering, medicine, law, religion, politics, and social leadership. In 1925, some of its departments were transferred into the newly-established College of Fine Arts. The College of Arts and Sciences continued to operate until 1954 when it split into three separate colleges: the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, and the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Between 1921 and 1954 the deans of the college were Martin P. Henderson, Carl F. Eyring, and George H. Hansen.

Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, May 4, 2012: College of Arts and Sciences (liberal education departments, 1921-1954, previously School of Arts and Sciences, specialized studies engineering, medicine, law, religion, politics, social leadership, 1925 departments transferred to College Fine Arts, 1954 split into College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, and the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, deans Martin P. Hendersen, Carl F. Eyring, George H. Hansen)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Department of Communications records, 1938-1998

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1215 Series 4
Scope and Contents note Contains various records relating to the Department of Communications, including press handouts and news clippings from the Washington Post, Denver Post, and Daily Universe. Also contains various publications, including Comm World, a journal published by the Department of Communications at Brigham Young University. Includes various records relating to the general management of the department, including records on accreditation, enrollment, and employment. Also includes self-studies,...
Dates: 1938-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1215, Department of Communications records

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