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Brigham Young University. Department of Geography

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1955-

Administrative History

The Department of Geography was a part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences during its time of operation from 1955 to 1965. It then became a part of the newly established College of Social Sciences and remained so until 1981 when it became a part of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The Department of Geography has been under the direction of chairmen Elliot Tuttle (1955-58), Albert L. Fisher (1959-1960), Robert L. Layton (1961-1965; 1968-1981), Floyd Millet (1966-1968); Russell N. Horiuchi (1981-1989); Dale J. Stevens (1989-1995); Richard H. Jackson (1995-2001); J. Matthew Shumway (2001-present).

The Department of Geography provided instruction to those wishing to build a vast cultural education around a primary interest in geography and the understanding of the world and its problems. Courses offered included Geography in World Affairs, Geography of Climates, Industrial Geography, Urban Geography and Geography of Underdeveloped Areas.

The Department of Geography functions under the administration of a department chair under the direction of the college dean. During its existence, the department has been under the direction of the deans of and parts of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1955-1965), the College of Social Sciences (1965-1981), and part of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981- ).

Citation:
Harold B. Lee Library University Organizational History Project, website viewed Nov. 12, 2010 (History of the Department of Geography

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1036
Scope and Contents Materials document Hinckley's involvement in many different aspects of his life. The majority of these files deal with his profession as a geographer and as a professor at Brigham Young University. These professional files include correspondence, professional articles and research material, professional projects such as maps and map-making material, and class notes and material. Also documented in this collection is Hinckley's involvement and interest in other areas, including organs, music,...
Dates: 1934-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers addendum, approximately 1972-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains slides, correspondence, maps, and other materials related to Hinckley.

Dates: approximately 1972-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

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