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Brigham Young University. Department of Geology

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1968 - 2006

Administrative History

The Department of Geology (1968-2006) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

The Department of Geology was formed in 1968 in a reorganization of the earlier Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Science in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. The department offered bachelor degrees in earth science, geology, and geological engineering. In 1973 the department was transferred to the newly formed College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. In 2006 the department was renamed as the Department of Geological Sciences.

Department chairs included Lehi F. Hintze (1968-1970), J. Keith Rigby (1970-1973), W. Revell Phillips (1973-1975), Morris S. Petersen (1975-1983), Wade E. Miller (1983-1991), Dana T. Griffin (1991-1997), Bart J. Kowallis (1997-2003), and Jeffrey D. Keith (2003-2006).

Citation:
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, Utah. Research studies. Geology series

BYU Organizational History Project, December 12, 2012 (Department of Geology 1968-2006; College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, 1968-1973; College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, 1973-2006; previously Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Science; chairs: Lehi F. Hintze (1968-1970); W. Revell Phillips (1973-1975); Morris S. Petersen (1975-1983); Dana T. Griffin (1991-1997); Bart J. Kowallis (1997-2003); and Jeffrey D. Keith (2003-2006); science, geology, and geological engineering degrees; renamed Department of Geological Sciences in 2006)

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

A memoir of service / Willis H. Brimhall

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233646139]
Identifier: UA 5444
Scope and Contents

Autobiography written by Brimhall on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Brigham Young University Department of Geology. It discusses Willis' early life, his educational experiences and work at Brigham Young University. It also includes a compact disk with the autobiography on it.

Dates: 2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / A memoir of service / Willis H. Brimhall

Oral history interview with Harold J. Bissell

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 131
Scope and Contents

Interview by Arthur Chapman with Harold J. Bissell, who recounts his education at BYU and Iowa, and his teaching experiences and thoughts about BYU.

Dates: 1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Harold J. Bissell

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