School of Social Work historical records
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports documenting the history of Brigham Young University School of Social Work. Also includes the School's administrative records, including curriculum and conference planning files, convocation details, handbooks and manuals, enrollment information, and other records mainly related to the bachelor's in social work program. Materials dated 1955 to 2012.
Dates
- 1955-2012
Creator
- Brigham Young University. School of Social Work (creator, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Administrative History
Social Work at Brigham Young University had its beginnings as an "emphasis of study" in the major of sociology. Two prominent sociologists, Professor Joe Symons and Professor John Christiansen had a dream that one day BYU would educate professional social workers. In 1969, a landmark decision was made to hire a practicing social worker from the local community and move forward with the creation of a major in social work. Dr. Eugene Gibbons was extended an invitation to join the Sociology Department as a permanent faculty member and was given the responsibility of providing leadership in the development of the social work major. Social Work remained in the Department of Sociology until 1980, at which time it became its own department. Shortly after the MSW program was developed and initiated in 1982, the Social Work Department approached the University administration concerning the Department's organizational structure. In 1985, the Social Work Department became the School of Social Work.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
2 cartons (2 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Gift; W. Eugene Gibbons; July 2001.
Custodial History
Found and processed in 2003. Addendum transferred by the School of Social Work in October 2016.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred; School of Social Work; October 2016.
Appraisal
Departmental records (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).
Processing Information
Processed; Rose Frank; September 9, 2011.
Processing Information
Processed; Kate Ashman; July 15, 2021. Addendum added.
- Title
- Register of School of Social Work historical records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 September 9
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Revision Statements
- 2021 July 15: Addendum added; Kate Ashman.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US