Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades

The School of Arts and Trades was established in 1906 within Brigham Young University when the School of Arts and Industries divided into the School of Arts and Trades and the School of Agriculture. When Brigham Young University reorganized in 1909, the School of Arts and Trades merged into the Brigham Young High School.

Description

Established: 1906

Abolished: 1909

Location: Provo, Utah (1906-1909)

Functions

Between 1906 and 1909, the School of Arts and Trades was organized to create experts in the fields of art, trades, and craft work. The purpose of the school was to provide an environment of opportunity for Western industrial pursuits, to develop individual character, and cultivate a sense of refinement through well-adapted courses.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The School of Arts and Trades was under the direction of the president of the university. Between 1906 and 1909 the School of Arts and Trades was the administering body for the following departments: Art, Trades, Household Economics, and Commercial Painting and Decoration.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1906-1909)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries (1904-1906)

Later unit: Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah) (1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art (1905-1909) (1906-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Trades (1906-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Household Economics (1906-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Commercial Painting and Decoration (1907-1909)

Sources

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1906-1907: p. 109-110 (School of Arts and Trades; functions; departments listed for the 1906-1907 school year)

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1907-1908: p. 108 (Departments listed for the 1907-1908 school year)

Brigham Young University Catalogue, 1909-1910: p. 93 (School of Arts and Trades merges into Brigham Young High School as the Department of Art and Manual Training)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00056

Creator: UPB