Brigham Young University. Department of Family and Local History Studies
Dates
- Existence: 1978 - 1985
Biography
The Department of Family and Local History Studies was a research and teaching institute at Brigham Young University. It was formed in 1978 from the Institute of Genealogical Research in the College of Social Sciences. The department taught classes on genealogical research and prepared students to conduct family history work. In 1985, it became the Center for Family and Community History.
Citation:
Family history & genealogical research syllabus, 1979, c1980 (a.e.) t.p. (Brigham Young University, Department of Family and Local History Studies)Daily Universe, December 5, 1986, p. 5 (Dr. G. Wesley Johnson, director of the Center for Family and Community History)
Daily Universe, August 10, 1978 (Ben Bloxham, Director of Family and Local History Studies)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Center for Family & Community History administrative records, 1973-1990
Contains administrative records, mostly created by G. Wesley Johnson, including notes, lists, clippings, reports, and other records, particularly dealing with the opening of the Center for Family & Community History and the development of the family history curriculum. Dated 1973 to 1990.
Center for Family & Community History project records, 1866-1989, bulk: 1960-1989
Contains project records from the Center for Family & Community History and its predecessor, the Department of Family and Local History Studies. Includes materials on conducting oral histories, project records on various religions found in the Provo and Orem areas of Utah, and Mormon Outmigration Leadership History Project records. Materials dated 1866 to 1989 (bulk of materials created between 1960 and 1989).
Center for Family & Community History project records on churches of Provo, 1866-1987, bulk: 1960-1987
Contains project records on various religions found in the Provo and Orem areas of Utah, and how they began in Utah. Includes clippings, notes, drafts, photographs and negatives, typed historical essays, and other material. Dated 1965 to 1987.
Center for Family & Community History records
Center for Family & Community History scrapbooks, 1980-1990
Contains a scrapbook on the Center for Family & Community History. Includes clippings, fliers, schedules, brochures, and programs. Dated 1980 to 1990.