Brigham Young University. Department of History
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, 1921-1978Brigham 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 78 Collections and/or Records:
Department of History faculty records, 1979-1995
Contains curricula vitae, bibliographies, and curricula of departmental faculty. Materials date from between 1979 and 1995.
Department of History faculty reports, 1956-1976
Contains reports and files on all of the faculty of the History Department from 1956 to 1976.
Department of History general files, 1956-1976
Contains correspondence, research, meeting minutes and notes, reports, and surveys related to the department. Materials date from 1956 to 1976.
Department of History office files, 1960-1995
Contains correspondence, memorandums, minutes, newsletters, proposals and other materials on grant projects, curriculum development, and conferences. Materials date from 1960 to 1995.
Department of History records, approximately 1964-1992
Series contains documents such as homework, academic papers, newsletters, announcements, and other materials from the Brigham Young University Department of History, circa 1964-1992.
Department of History research notes, approximately 1980-1995
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.
Department of History sample tests, approximately 1947-1974
Contains sample tests from history classes 170, 180, 332, and 636, circa 1947-1974.
Department of History student papers, 1972-1992
Contains award-winning student papers written by History Department students. Materials date from between 1972 and 1992.
George M. Addy class notes, approximately 1956-1974
Contains class notes of George Addy (a history professor) while a student.
George M. Addy history exams, approximately 1956-1974
Contains exams taken by George Addy (a history professor) while a student.