Brigham Young University. Center for Family History and Genealogy
The Center for Family History and Genealogy was established in 2000 within the School of Family Life. Directors have included: Raymond S. Wright III (2000-
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Variant Names
BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy
Description
Established: 2001
Location: Provo, Utah (2001-)
Functions
The Center utilizes BYU resources to simplify the finding of ancestors and the discovery of the world in which they lived; and support the training of students for life-long temple and family history service. The center houses a collection of family history archives, as well as resources for amateur and professional genealogists. The Center teaches the genealogy curriculum for Genealogy majors at Brigham Young University, as well as offers community classes for free.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Center is under a director who reports to the director of the School of Family Life.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1985-1988)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of History (1985-1988)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1986-1988)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family and Local History (1985)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Center for Family and Community History (1988)
Associated Archival Materials
Sources
Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 2001-2002: p. 44 (Raymond S. Wright III, director; within the School of Family Life; reports to director of Family Life)
Center for Family History and Genealogy WWW site, accessed Sept. 9, 2011 (Center utilizes BYU resources, supports training of students for life-long temple and family history service, houses collection of family history archives, resources for amateur and professional genealogists; Center teaches genealogy curriculum for Genealogy majors at BYU; offers community classes for free)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2011-00149
Creator: ARC