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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

Gustive O. Larson photograph albums, 1911-1947

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains three photograph albums.

Dates: 1911-1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 622, Gustive O. Larson papers / Gustive O. Larson collection addendum

Gustive O. Larson research files, 1826-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 5
Scope and Contents note Research notes from the holdings of various academic libraries, Huntington Library, etc. Files on Great Basin settlement and colonization, Nauvoo-Utah territory, contemporary Mormon issues (U.S. Land Office), the polygamy/underground period (Brigham Young serving as governor), immigration and the Perpetual Emigration Fund, Utah and Western History, Mormon history in general, the LDS Church and its dealings with Indians, U.S. federal government and dealings with Indians, Chief Walker and the...
Dates: 1826-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 622, Gustive O. Larson papers

Gustive O. Larson student papers, 1955-1971

 Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 6
Scope and Contents note Biographies of historical figures, and papers on African-Americans, Mormon splinter groups, Mormon culture, Mormon doctrine, Mormon economic issues, education, fashion, early American forts, Indians, industry, historical jubilees and celebrations, Kirtland and Zion's Camp, U.S. military, missionaries, Mormon colonization, Mormon-Gentile relations, newspapers and magazines, organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, historical places, politics and government, polygamy,...
Dates: 1955-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 622, Gustive O. Larson papers

James B. Allen papers on the history of Salt Lake City, approximately 1983

 Series — Carton 17-18, 36: Series 4
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Series contains research notes, photographs, and original manuscripts of history of Salt Lake City, Utah by James B. Allen, circa 1983.

Dates: approximately 1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

Gustive O. Larson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 622
Scope and Contents 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: 1826-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Gustive O. Larson papers

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