Brigham Young University. Department of Political Science (1921-1979)
Dates
- Existence: 1921 - 1979
Administrative History
The Department of Political Science (1921-1979) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Political Science was established in 1921 as part of the Department of History and Political Science. It was initially associated with the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Commerce and Business Administration. The department was responsible for student instruction in the areas of political theory, politics, public administration, comparative government, and international law and relations. In 1954 the department was moved to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, then in 1966 to the College of Social Sciences. The department was reorganized in 1979 and renamed the Department of Government.
Department chairs in political science included chairs, Christen Jensen (1921-1923, and 1936-1948), Thomas C. Romney (1924-1928), Russel B. Swensen (1950-1954), Russel B. Swensen (1954-1955), Richard D. Poll (1955-1957), Stewart L. Grow (1957-1961), Mark W. Cannon (1961-1964), Jesse W. Reeder (1964-1966), John T. Bernhard (1966-1968), Edwin B. Morrell (1968-1970), and Ray C. Hillam (1970-1979).
Citation:
Brigham Young University, 1976: vol. 2 p. 281 (Political Science Department; Department of Political Science; part of College of Arts and Sciences) vol. 2 p. 707 (1954 moved to David O. McKay building) vol. 3 p. 33 (moved to Maeser Building in mid-1960s) vol. 3 p. 120 (part of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Social Sciences)Organizational History Project website, via WWW, May 27, 2014 (Department of Political Science; est. 1921 in split of earlier Department of History and Political Science; initially associated with College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Commerce and Business Administration; moved to College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1954; moved to College of Social Science, 1966; renamed Department of Government in 1979; provided instruction in political theory, politics, public administration, comparative government, and international law and relations; chairs, Christen Jensen (1921-1923, and 1936-1948), Thomas C. Romney (1924-1928), Russel B. Swensen (1950-1954), Russel B. Swensen (1954-1955), Richard D. Poll (1955-1957), Stewart L. Grow (1957-1961), Mark W. Cannon (1961-1964), Jesse W. Reeder (1964-1966), John T. Bernhard (1966-1968), Edwin B. Morrell (1968-1970), and Ray C. Hillam (1970-1979))
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Political Science correspondence and meeting minutes, 1969-2007
Materials document that administrative activities of the Department of Political Science. They include correspondences, memos, and faculty meeting minutes about classes, faculty, and department expenses. Dates range from 1969 to 2007.
Department of Political Science records
Consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, student papers, student files, syllabi, self-studies, and reports of the Department of Political Science about political science classes ans research, and administartive activities with the Department of Political Science from 1969 to 2007.
Department of Political Science records
Contains correspondence, curriculum studies, graduate student records, policy documents, and other materials produced by the department. Materials date from between 1955 and 1979.
Department of Political Science reports, 1974-2006
Materials document the various activities of the faculty of the Department of Political Science. They include reports generated by faculty members, exit polls from political surveys, and other related materials. Dates range from 1974 to 2006.
Department of Political Science student papers, 1972-1983
Contains papers written by students in a variety of political science classes. Topics covered include the Supreme Court, the Treaty of Versailles, justice, political violence, morality, school prayer, and public policy. Dates range from 1972 to 1983.
Graduate Studies records on Department of Political Science, 1975-2003
Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Political Science from 1975 to 2003. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.
Martin B. Hickman professional papers, 1960-1989
Handouts, notes, lecture material, exams, placards and awards, class rolls, and other materials used in political science courses. Includes photocopies of laws, judicial practices, state constitutions, and other information pertaining to political science. Drafts of and a copy of Hickman's biography of David M. Kennedy. Letters and other materials from Martin's time at BYU Jerusalem. Materials dated 1960-1989.
Noel B. Reynolds correspondence, 1981-1997
Contains personal and professional correspondence of by Noel B. Reynolds. Subjects include the Wilbur Foundation, the Earhart Foundation, departmental dialogue, an evangelical symposium, as well as correspondence between the creator's friends and collegues, dated 1981-1997.
Noel B. Reynolds faculty course materials, 1978-2011
Contains faculty course materials from Reynold's time as a political science faculty member at Brigham Young University. Course materials include political science as well as religion courses, 1978-2011.
Ray C. Hillam class papers, 1958-1993
Syllabi, course outlines and schedules, class lists and grades, tests, quizzes, and lecture notes created or collected by Ray Cole Hillam while a political science faculty member at Brigham Young University for the primary classes he taught. Dated 1958 to 1993.