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Brigham Young University. Department of Political Science (1921-1979)

 Organization

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 20 Collections and/or Records:

Graduate Studies records on Department of Political Science, 1975-2003

 Sub-Series — Carton 15: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639654], Folder: 7-10
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 44
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Political Science from 1975 to 2003. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1975-2003

Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2206
Scope and Contents Contents includes handouts, notes, lecture material, exams, 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. Includes drafts of his biography of David M. Kennedy. Personal papers include correspondence, poetry, yearbooks, and other memorabilia. Collection also contains personal photographs and some matching negatives. Most of the materials are of...
Dates: 1925-2015

Christen Jensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 96
Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, reports, memoranda, minutes, and examinations concerning Brigham Young University transfer credits, awards, faculty meetings, graduate school, Franklin S. Harris, Ernest L. Wilkinson, history, political science, and public administration.

Dates: 1903-1961

Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman personal papers, 1925-2015

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2206 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal papers of Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman. Includes correspondence and memorabilia regarding both professional life at Brigham Young University and family circles. Yearbooks, letters, poetry, articles, cards, scholarly material, and mementos of various family members make up most of the content. Dated 1900-2015.

Dates: 1925-2015

Martin B. Hickman professional papers, 1960-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2206 Series 1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1960-1989

Noel B. Reynolds correspondence, 1981-1997

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233248001], Folder: 1-16
Identifier: MSS 7935 Series 1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1981-1997

Noel B. Reynolds faculty course materials, 1978-2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7935 Series 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1978-2011

Ray C. Hillam class papers, 1958-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1643 Series 2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1958-1993

Ray C. Hillam faculty papers, approximately 1955-2008

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1643 Series 1
Scope and Contents

General papers, correspondence, memos, articles, and ephemera created or collected by Ray Cole Hillam while a political science faculty member at Brigham Young University. Date of production not identified.

Dates: approximately 1955-2008

Robert H. Slover papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3068
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, course materials, research materials, and professional papers.

Dates: 1965-1980