Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Services and Research
The Institute of American Indian Services and Research was established in 1974 and was part of the Division of Continuing Education. In 1977 it was renamed the American Indian Services and Research Center. Dale T. Tingey served as director of the department from 1974 to 1977.
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Description
Established: 1974
Abolished: 1977
Location: Provo, Utah (1974-1977)
Functions
The Institute is an off-campus program for Indians that provides innovative assistance to Indian people throughout North and Central America. Established in 1958 under the sponsorship of Spencer W. Kimball and the authority of the University and the Board of Trustees, the Institute began to assemble information on every phase of Indian culture. In 1966, the organization was expanded to include research and services to Indians in the areas of agriculture, economic projects, alcoholism, and other areas of need across a whole range of pressing social and economic problems.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Institute of American Indian Services and Research is under the supervision of a director who reports to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1974-1977)
Associated Archival Materials
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 28 (Dale T. Tingey, Director)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00501
Creator: LFW