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Brigham Young University. Department of History

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1921-

Biography

The Department of History (est. 1921) is an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

The Department of History was established in 1921 as part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and was later transferred to College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1954), the College of Social Sciences (1965), and College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981). It is responsible for providing instruction in history, including American and world history topics.

Department chairs have included Christen Jensen (1921-1923, 1929-1948), William Snow (1924-1928), Russel B. Swensen (1949-1955), Richard D. Poll (1955-1958), Eugene E. Campbell (1958-1959, 1960-1968), De Lamar Jensen (1968-1973), Ted J. Warner (1973-1982), James B. Allen (1982-1987), Paul B. Pixton (1987-1994), Kendall W. Brown (1994-2000), Frank W. Fox (2000-2003), Neil L. York (2003-2006), Arnold H. Green (2006-2008), Shawn W. Miller (2008-2010), Donald Harreld (2010-2016), Eric Dursteler (2016-2019), and Brian Q. Cannon (2019- ).

Citation:
Gustive O. Larson papers, 1921-1978

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, June 27, 2007 (Department of History)

Brigham Young University Web site, viewed June 27, 2007 (Department of History; History Department)

BYU Organizational History, via WWW, September 10, 2022 (Dept. of History; est. 1921 in College of Arts and Sciences; later transferred to College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1954), the College of Social Sciences (1965), and College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981); provides instruction in history, including American and world history topics; department chairs have included: Christen Jensen (1921-1923, 1929-1948), William Snow (1924-1928), Russel B. Swensen (1949-1955), Richard D. Poll (1955-1958), Eugene E. Campbell (1958-1959, 1960-1968), De Lamar Jensen (1968-1973), Ted J. Warner (1973-1982), James B. Allen (1982-1987), Paul B. Pixton (1987-1994), Kendall W. Brown (1994-2000), Frank W. Fox (2000-2003), Neil L. York (2003-2006), Arnold H. Green (2006-2008), Shawn W. Miller (2008-2010), and Donald Harreld (2010- ))

Brigham Young University, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, via WWW, September 10, 2022 (Department of History chairs: Eric Dursteler (2016-2019), Brian Q. Cannon (2019- ))

Found in 117 Collections and/or Records:

George M. Addy history exams, approximately 1956-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 577 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains exams taken by George Addy (a history professor) while a student.

Dates: approximately 1956-1974

George M. Addy history exams and class notes, approximately 1956-1974

 Series
Identifier: UA 577 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains papers and notes by George Addy (a history professor) while a student.

Dates: approximately 1956-1974

George M. Addy lecture notes, approximately 1947-1949

 Series
Identifier: UA 577 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains notes from Classes History 10 (Ancient), 11(Medieval), and 12(Modern), from years 1947-1950.

Dates: approximately 1947-1949

Graduate Studies records on Department of History, 1995-2009

 Sub-Series — Carton 15: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639654], Folder: 11-12
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 29
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate programs of the Department of History from 1995 to 2009. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1995-2009

Gustive O. Larson business correspondence, 1921-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with fellow scholars, Church notables, and others. Also business records, including job application, home files, tax returns, employment contracts, Credit Union records, research grants, student rental records, Medicare records, bank statements, do-it-yourself pamphlets, investments, ration coupons.

Dates: 1921-1978

Gustive O. Larson collection addendum, 1900-1947

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains Gustive O. Larson's personal and professional papers. These include personal history, scholarly and religious writings, research files, teaching files, business records, civic and professional organization files, papers by students and other scholars, personal and business correspondence, and personal memorabilia. Includes a personal life history Larson had been preparing, other autobiographical writings relating to his personal life, church service, travel, as well as personal...
Dates: 1900-1947

Gustive O. Larson papers on civic affairs and professional organizations, 1949-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 7
Scope and Contents note Programs, conference papers, news clippings, pamphlets, flyers, correspondence, and other materials from Larson's involvement with Provo Heritage Mountain development, the Echo Canyon project, Glen Canyon Dam Project, the Democratic party, Red Cross, American Heart Association, Rotary club, United Nations, American Historical Association, Western History Association, Utah Folklore Society, Utah Westerners, Mormon History Association, Sons of the Utah Pioneers, Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts...
Dates: 1949-1978

Gustive O. Larson papers on Virginia B. Larson and other material, 1850-1939

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, articles and papers, poetry, maps, religious notes, periodicals, family and other photos, oversize maps, posters, certificates, and character sketches.

Dates: 1850-1939

Gustive O. Larson personal correspondence, 1921-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with his family while on his mission, his employers, former students, Swedish friends, Church notables, Brigham Young University administration (including Norman Anderson, Hugh B. Brown, William Rees Palmer, and Alexander Schreiner).

Dates: 1921-1978

Gustive O. Larson personal history, 1907-1979

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Life sketch and outline, handwritten and typed drafts (Beginnings, California Mission, Eastern Trip, Seminary period, The War Years, The Post-War Years, Outline Diary, chronology, etc.), family correspondence, California and Swedish mission correspondence, articles, and other papers, and memorabilia.

Dates: Other: 1907-1979