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Brigham Young University. Department of History

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1921-

Biography

The Department of History (est. 1921) is an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

The Department of History was established in 1921 as part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and was later transferred to College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1954), the College of Social Sciences (1965), and College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981). It is responsible for providing instruction in history, including American and world history topics.

Department chairs have included Christen Jensen (1921-1923, 1929-1948), William Snow (1924-1928), Russel B. Swensen (1949-1955), Richard D. Poll (1955-1958), Eugene E. Campbell (1958-1959, 1960-1968), De Lamar Jensen (1968-1973), Ted J. Warner (1973-1982), James B. Allen (1982-1987), Paul B. Pixton (1987-1994), Kendall W. Brown (1994-2000), Frank W. Fox (2000-2003), Neil L. York (2003-2006), Arnold H. Green (2006-2008), Shawn W. Miller (2008-2010), Donald Harreld (2010-2016), Eric Dursteler (2016-2019), and Brian Q. Cannon (2019- ).

Citation:
Gustive O. Larson papers, 1921-1978

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, June 27, 2007 (Department of History)

Brigham Young University Web site, viewed June 27, 2007 (Department of History; History Department)

BYU Organizational History, via WWW, September 10, 2022 (Dept. of History; est. 1921 in College of Arts and Sciences; later transferred to College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1954), the College of Social Sciences (1965), and College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981); provides instruction in history, including American and world history topics; department chairs have included: Christen Jensen (1921-1923, 1929-1948), William Snow (1924-1928), Russel B. Swensen (1949-1955), Richard D. Poll (1955-1958), Eugene E. Campbell (1958-1959, 1960-1968), De Lamar Jensen (1968-1973), Ted J. Warner (1973-1982), James B. Allen (1982-1987), Paul B. Pixton (1987-1994), Kendall W. Brown (1994-2000), Frank W. Fox (2000-2003), Neil L. York (2003-2006), Arnold H. Green (2006-2008), Shawn W. Miller (2008-2010), and Donald Harreld (2010- ))

Brigham Young University, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, via WWW, September 10, 2022 (Department of History chairs: Eric Dursteler (2016-2019), Brian Q. Cannon (2019- ))

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Department of History general files, 1956-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 680 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, research, meeting minutes and notes, reports, and surveys related to the department. Materials date from 1956 to 1976.

Dates: Other: 1956-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 680, Department of History records

Department of History research notes, approximately 1980-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5359 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains research notes, bibliographic cards, audio tapes, and other material on the Clark Project, Grover Cleveland, and other class-related materials. Dates from approximately 1980 to 1995.

Dates: approximately 1980-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5359, Department of History records

George M. Addy class notes, approximately 1956-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 577 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains class notes of George Addy (a history professor) while a student.

Dates: approximately 1956-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 577, Department of History records / George M. Addy history exams and class notes

George M. Addy history exams and class notes, approximately 1956-1974

 Series
Identifier: UA 577 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains papers and notes by George Addy (a history professor) while a student.

Dates: approximately 1956-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 577, Department of History records

George M. Addy lecture notes, approximately 1947-1949

 Series
Identifier: UA 577 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains notes from Classes History 10 (Ancient), 11(Medieval), and 12(Modern), from years 1947-1950.

Dates: approximately 1947-1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 577, Department of History records

James B. Allen notes on Utah since 1945, 1945-1995

 Series — Carton 1-9, 40-41: Series 1
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Series contains articles, notes, and newsletters collected by James B. Allen on Utah since 1945.

Dates: 1945-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen notes on western states, approximately 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 59-60: Series 18
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 18
Scope and Contents note

Series contains the notes of James B. Allen on how the western states became part of America, circa 1964-1992

Dates: approximately 1964-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen papers on American Heritage course, 1964-1992

 Series — Carton 10-14, 55-58: Series 2
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Series contains syllabi, notes, slides, audio tapes, administrative papers, correspondence, and budgets regarding the American Heritage course taught by James B. Allen at Brigham Young University, 1964-1992.

Dates: 1964-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen papers on company towns in the American West, approximately 1965

 Series — Carton 62-64: Series 19
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 19
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on company towns in the American West. These documents contain state-by-state research data, photos, maps, memorabilia, taped interviews, and other notes. Also included is "Men with a Mission" typed manuscript. Dated circa 1964.

Dates: approximately 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

James B. Allen papers on Utah and the West, 1965

 Series — Carton 48: Series 15 [Barcode: 31197227622898]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 15
Scope and Contents note

Series contains notes by James B. Allen on the conference on Utah and the West, 1965.

Dates: 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

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