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Brigham Young University. Department of Microbiology

 Organization

administrative history

Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, viewed April 17, 2013 (The Department of Microbiology est. 1968 abol. 2003, College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, courses on introductory microbiology, sanitation and public health, general microbiology laboratory, food microbiology, dairy microbiology, applied clinical diagnosis laboratory, epidemiology, bacterial physiology, pathogenic microbiology, immunology, industrial microbiology, virology, cell and tissue culture techniques, radioactive tracer techniques in biology, and microbial genetics, administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean, connected to a number of colleges during its history, including the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1968-1983) and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2003). Department chairmen included: Don H. Larsen (1968-1971), David M. Donaldson (1972-78), Richard D. Sagers (1979-1983), James A. North (83-89), Donald N. Wright (1989-1998), and Sauna C. Anderson (1998-2002))

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Alumni Association campus newsletter samples

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231235331]
Identifier: UA 852
Scope and Contents Contains outlines concerning department and college responses relating to possible department newsletters and reunions. Includes newsletters from the following Brigham Young University organizations: Department of Animal Science, "Roundup," 1989-1991; Department of Microbiology, "The Micro-Scope," 1990, and "Department of Microbiology Newsletter," Department of Food Science and Nutrition, "FS & N News," 1991; College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences newsletter, "Interact," 1989;...
Dates: 1981-1991

College of Biology and Agriculture records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 702
Scope and Contents

Contains records, minutes, publications, and other material from the College of Biology and Agriculture, the Benson Institute, and the departments of the College. Materials date from between 1917 and 1986, with the bulk from 1950 to 1975.

Dates: 1917-1986; Majority of material found within 1950-1975

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology administrative records, 1949-2006

 Series
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains various forms of administrative records from the department including reports, minutes, and faculty information. Dates range from 1949 to 2006.

Dates: 1949-2006

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology departmental reports, 1981-2006

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains self-study reports, annual reports, and reviews assessing the various programs within the department. Dates range from 1981 to 2006.

Dates: 1981-2006

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology faculty research materials, 1990-2005

 Sub-Series — Carton 6: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227661037], Folder: 4-7
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains information and findings from faculty research projects. Also included are materials from research conferences. Dates range from 1990 to 2005.

Dates: 1990-2005

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology general departmental records, 1953-2004

 Sub-Series — Carton 12: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233653226], Folder: 12-31
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains information regarding classes and majors within the department. In addition, contained are files on accreditation, general history, and University aims. Dates range from 1953 to 2004.

Dates: 1953-2004

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology meeting minutes, 1949-2003

 Sub-Series — Carton 9: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227661029], Folder: 1-8
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes from various groups within the department, with the bulk of the materials dating from 2001 to 2003. Also includes minutes from an organization named Beta Sigma which date from 1949 to 1958.

Dates: 1949-2003

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1189
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to and from the department, as well as reports, reviews, minutes, and other materials related to the administration and work of the department. Dates range from 1949 to 2006.

Dates: 1949-2006

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology research materials, 1983-2005

 Series
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains research finding and notes from faculty and students in the field of Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Dates range from 1983 to 2005.

Dates: 1983-2005

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology student research materials, 1983-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains notes, findings, and reports on various research projects and activities done by students at Brigham Young University and the University of Ulster in Ireland. Dates range from 1983 to 2005.

Dates: 1983-2005