Church Teachers College. Dept. of Fine and Manual Arts

Organized and renamed under the Church Teachers College in 1909, The Department of Fine and Applied Arts was again renamed in 1911 as the Department of Fine and Manual Arts. Then, just one year later, the department's name changed again to the Department of Correlated Arts in 1912.

Variant names

Church Teachers College. Fine and Manual Arts Dept.

Description

Established: 1911

Abolished: 1912

Location: Provo, Utah (1911-1912)

Functions

The Department of Fine and Manual Arts was responsible for the teaching of courses in fine art, including studio work, and applied art, including needlework, drafting, woodwork, and dressmaking.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Fine and Manual Arts was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. Elbert H. Eastmond served as department chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1911-1912)

Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts (1911)

Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Correlated Arts (1912)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1911-1912: p. 28 (part of the Church Teachers College), p. 55 (Department of Fine and Manual Arts, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 49 (Department of Fine and Applied Arts)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 58 (Department of Correlated Arts)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 493 (department chairman: Elbert H. Eastmond, 1906-1936)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00048

Creator: UPB