Brigham Young University. Dept. of Industrial Arts

The Department of Industrial Arts was established under the College of Applied Science in 1948 in a reorganization of the Department of Mechanic Arts. In 1954 its name was changed to the Department of Industrial Arts and Graphics. William H. Snell served as department chairman from 1948 to 1953.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Industrial Arts

Brigham Young University. Industrial Arts Dept.

Description

Established: 1948

Abolished: 1954

Location: Provo, Utah (1948-1954)

Functions

The Department of Industrial Arts presided over the three areas of study: mechanics, drawing, and engineering.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by the department chairman, under the direction of the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1948-1953)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanic Arts (1948)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Industrial Arts and Drawing (1954)

Associated Archival Materials

History Of Industrial Arts At B.Y.U. From 1883 To 1960 (LD 571. B6 765 I53x, UA 294)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1948-1949: p. 89-93 (areas of study; William Snell (1948-1949))

Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 105 (William H. Snell (1952-1953)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00305

Creator: RSP