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Brigham Young University. Department of Youth Leadership

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1958 - 1981

Administrative History

The Department of Youth Leadership (1958-1981) was an academic unit at Brigham Young University.

Formerly the Department of Scouting Education, the Department of Youth Leadership was organized in 1958 within the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. The department provided instruction related to the scouting program to prepare students for possible professional careers in youth leadership for the Boy Scouts of America and similar organizations. Courses offered included Boy Scout Leadership, Scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and National Camp School. In 1960, the Department was placed within the College of Physical Education. Chairmen include Royal B. Stone (1958-1960) and Thane Packer (1960-1981).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Department of Youth Leadership administrative records, 1950-1981

 Series
Identifier: UA 1181 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains memorandums, reports, programs, pamphlets, and other materials produced or received by the department. Includes information on curriculum, department leadership, and student programs. Materials date from between 1950 and 1981.

Dates: 1950-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1181, Department of Youth Leadership records

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