Brigham Young University. Dept. of Agricultural Economics
The Dept. of Agricultural Economics was established in the College of Commerce in 1935. Department Chairmen included A. Smith Pond (1941), Harrison Val Hoyt (1942-1946), A. Smith Pond (1947-1955), Ivan Corbridge (1956-1957), Glen L. Nelson (1958), Ivan Corbridge (1959-1969), Carlton Infanger (1968-1970; 1977-1978), Lowell Wood (1972-1977), William L. Park (1978-1984), and Farrell E. Jensen (1984-1989).
Contents
Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Commerce. Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture. Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Brigham Young University. Agricultural Economics Dept.
Description
Established: 1935
Abolished: 1989
Location: Provo, Utah (1935-1989)
Functions
The Dept. of Agricultural Economics included classes on principles of agricultural economics, marketing fruits and vegetables, agricultural marketing, principles of marketing, farm management, economics of farm organization, land economics, agricultural finance, western land problems, American agricultural reform, and economic history of agriculture.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its history including the College of Commerce (1935-1955), the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1956-1983), and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-1989).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce (1935-1955)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1956-1983)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-1989)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1935-1936: p. 109 (created and course offering)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1956-1957: p. 376 (moved to College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences)
Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (A. Smith Pond (1941), Harrison Val Hoyt (1942-46), A. Smith Pond (1947-55), Ivan Corbridge (1956-57), Glen L. Nelson (1958), Ivan Corbridge (1959-69), Carlton Infanger (1968-69), and Lowell Wood (1970-)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 527 (Carlton A. Infanger, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1972-1973: p. 544 (Lowell D. Wood, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 282 (Carlton A. Infanger, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p. 280 (William A. Park, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 288 (Farrell E. Jensen, Chair)
Associated Archival Materials
Records, 1969-1974. (UA 442)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00280
Creator: RSP